John Sitilides

Geopolitics Expert John Sitilides on Ambassador Guilfoyle’s Mission in Greece

John Sitilides, a Senior National Security Associate at the Foreign Policy Research Institute, provided a detailed assessment following the formal presentation of Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle's credentials to President Tasoulas. Sitilides began by wishing Ambassador Guilfoyle "exceptional success" in her new...

Syria’s Winners and Losers: Geopolitics Amid the Chaos

The dramatic toppling of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria could have far-reaching consequences for the Middle East and other countries, such as Greece and Turkey, in the region. The overthrow of Assad was greeted cautiously by Western nations who are...

NATO Allies Braced for Trump’s Call to Raise Military Budgets

President-elect Donald Trump, who has long criticized NATO as overly reliant on American money, on Wednesday nominated loyalist Matthew Whitaker to the crucial post of ambassador to the alliance. "Matt is a strong warrior and loyal Patriot, who will ensure...

What Greece, Cyprus Can Expect From Trump 2.0; Expert Weighs In

Since the re-election of Donald Trump, experts in Greece and Cyprus have been trying to decipher how the new White House would impact relations in the Eastern Mediterranean. Would Trump 2.0 follow the policies it pursued during his first...

Ukraine War: The Consequences for Greece and Turkey

The conflict in Ukraine will have important consequences for Greece, Turkey and the wider eastern Mediterranean region, says John Sitilides, a government affairs and geopolitical risk specialist in an exclusive interview with Greek Reporter. In the third part of the...

Ukraine Crisis: The Critical Role of US Bases in Greece

US military bases in Greece, and in particular the naval base at Souda, Crete are of critical importance for intelligence gathering as tensions escalate over Ukraine notes John Sitilides, a government affairs and geopolitical risk specialist in an exclusive...

Could Ukraine Spark a Third World War?

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew warned last week that the crisis in Ukraine could escalate into a third world war. How likely is this frightening scenario? In an interview with Greek Reporter John Sitilides, a government affairs and geopolitical risk specialist, says...