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31 March 2017

Alexandros Mallias returns to the Dukakis Center

Former Greek Ambassador to the United States Alexandros Mallias spoke to ACT students on January 30 under the auspices of the Dukakis Center, on the siubject of his most recently published book, The Middle East and Pandora's Box.Ambassador was in town to promote his book at various venues and graciously accepted… More

07 December 2016

Dukakis Center scholars lecture at the University of Macedonia

This past November 29, some 150 students and faculty from the Universities of Macedonia and Thessaloniki heard ACT instructors Lambrini Nassis and David Wisner speak at a public conference on the recent US elections, hosted by the Greek Association of Political and Economics Science Students at the University of Macedonia.Wisner… More

07 December 2016

Enjoying a taste of change with the Dukakis Center

A live crowdfunding event is such an exciting happening. Especially when there is dinner and wine afterwards for participants!Last Wednesday, the Dukakis Center and FEAST Thessaloniki joined forces to host an innovative crowd-funding event at WE Thessaloniki. “A Taste of Change” was an unforgettable fun(d)raising event focusing on new social… More

18 November 2016

Remembering Obama in Greece

In remembrance of President Obama, and in honor of our many Greek friends who were invited to attend his legacy speech in Athens, we publish Dukakis Center Director David Wisner’s 1988 post-election remarks, delivered at the US Consulate General of Thessaloniki (below the break).Students, interns, and staff at ACT and… More

04 November 2016

Election Day USA: A carnival of democracy

Election day is nigh upon us. For close to two years candidates and political parties have been jockeying to attract the attention of the American electorate. Who will win the race to the White House? Which parties will capture majorities in the US Senate and House of Representatives? What surprises await… More

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