FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES
National Network
Greece
Address
Hill 3-5105 58 AthensGreeceCountry
GreeceCity
AthensStreet address 2
Hill 3-5Telephone
+30210 3312325E-Mail (2)
d.triantaphyllou@panteion.grWebsite
Click HereYear of Establishment
1989Contact Person1
Dimitrios TriantafyllouJob Title 1
Director of ProgramsOrganisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit FoundationFields of Activity
International/Cultural relationsGeneral Information
The Institute of International Relations (IDIS) is affiliated with the Department of
International and European Studies at Panteion University of Social and Political
Sciences and constitutes Greece’s leading university research institute in international
affairs.
It was founded in 1989 with the vision to create a forum where students, researchers,
academics, diplomats, civil society representatives, and practitioners of international
affairs to engage in a meaningful free exchange of ideas.
30+ years after its establishment, IDIS maintains a vibrant research culture while
remaining also committed to its educational mission. Moreover, and despite the
proliferation of other institutes with similar activities in Greece, IDIS remains not just the
first but also the only University Research Institute in the country in the field of
International Relations with organic connection to a University’s undergraduate and
graduate programs.
The administration of the Institute consists of a five-member board of directors composed
of professors from the Department of International, European and Area Studies, ,with an
additional executive director, a Director of Programs, and two administrative assistants.
The Institute is funded by the public and private sectors through a non-profit organisation
status.
Mission and Objectives
Institute mission is to create a forum where students, researchers, professors,
diplomats, and practitioners of international affairs could engage in a meaningful free
exchange of ideas. Some of the goals of the institute are
To produce high quality research in the field of IR
To advance the academic study of IR in Greece
To offer national and international training seminars
To provide a bridge between academia and the world of practice
To raise public awareness about international affairs
To accommodate undergraduate and graduate programs.
To enhance the interaction with civil society organizations, and society writ large.
Main Projects / Activities
Inviting a number of world-leading IR scholars on an annual basis, so as to foster
the scholarly exchange between the Greek IR community and the international
community.
Providing research and teaching support to the MA program in “International
Relations and Strategic Studies” at Panteion University.
Providing research and teaching support to the MA program in “Strategic Security
Studies” at the Hellenic National Defense College.
American Studies Seminar : running annually since 1995 and organized jointly by
IDIS, the American College of Greece and the United States Embassy in Greece.
Chinese Studies Seminar: started in 2020 with the aim of disseminating knowledge
about modern China to the Greek public.
Greek-Turkish Young Leaders Symposium held yearly in partnership with Global
Academy (Istanbul) since 2015
Continuing Education Program: a series of seminars in strategy and international
affairs aiming to meet the training needs of young professionals.
IDIS International Studies Summer Seminar: running annually since 1992.
Organizing several Roundtable Discussions, Public Lectures and Conferences that
are open to the wider public.
Publishing a series of short monographs, called “Bibliothiki IDIS”, which, apart from
their scholarly contribution, are written in a way that is accessible to the non-
specialist.
How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
In an effort to enrich the Institute's activity, we believe that membership of the Network
will offer us prospects for new collaborations, for broadening our agenda and for further
supporting our position in society. One of the Institute’s priorities is to highlight a focus on
the Euro-Mediterranean space.
Why do you want to join the ALF Network?
We believe that we can contribute to the field of education and research activities
through our continuous and intense involvement in such activities. We also believe that
we can contribute to the area of civil society empowerment and engaged activism.