Athens based political analyst, commentator and consultant. Non Resident Senior Research Fellow and Head of the Mediterranean Program at the Hellenic Foundation for Foreign and European Policy (ELIAMEP). Working experience in senior positions in Southern Europe, East, South East and South Asia, North Africa and the Middle East. A journalist by training, I have published widely in academic journals and the media. Present focus: Greek-Turkish affairs, German foreign policy in the region and international relations in general. .