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A podcast on Greece, Cyprus and the region brought to you by The Hellenic American Leadership Council and Kathimerini. Hosted by Thanos Davelis.

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President Trump caused a stir this week at the NATO summit as he praised the host, Turkish President Erdogan, and ⁠said he was willing to lift sanctions on Turkey and sell Ankara F-35 fighter jets.

These comments saw an immediate reaction on Capitol... more

In a few days Turkey will play host to NATO’s leaders for a high-stakes summit that some anticipate could be historic. The two main protagonists at the summit will be President Trump, who has consistently slammed NATO since his return to office, and ... more

This week marked 30 years since Andreas Papandreou, the founder and longtime leader of the Panhellenic Socialist Movement - PASOK, passed away, and Greeks are taking this opportunity to reassess his legacy.

Consistently ranked among the most influen... more

The big news of the week is undoubtedly President Trump’s deal with Iran to bring an end to the war that has seen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint, shut for months. This agreement, as experts have been keen to point out, is just a start, c... more

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Tyler Stapleton
Senior Director of Government Relations, FDD Action
FDD Action
Episode: The Trump-Erdogan bromance, the F-35s, and the NATO summit
Steven Erlanger
Chief Diplomatic Correspondent for The New York Times covering Europe
New York Times
Episode: The Trump-Erdogan bromance, the F-35s, and the NATO summit
Lambrini Rori
Assistant Professor of Political Analysis, University of Athens
University of Athens
Episode: Andreas Papandreou's legacy: 30 years since his death
Alan Makovsky
Senior Fellow for National Security and International Policy, Center for American Progress; former State Department official
Center for American Progress
Episode: Andreas Papandreou's legacy: 30 years since his death
Kostis Kornetis
Assistant Professor of Contemporary History, Autonomous University of Madrid; Lead Historian at Greece's National Research Institute
Autonomous University of Madrid; Greece's National Research Institute
Episode: Andreas Papandreou's legacy: 30 years since his death
Maria Demertzis
Professor of economic policy
European University Institute
Episode: What does Trump's Iran deal mean for Greece, the region, and the global economy?
Steven Cook
Eni Enrico Mattei Senior Fellow for Middle East and Africa Studies
Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: What does Trump's Iran deal mean for Greece, the region, and the global economy?
Annie Schroeder
Project coordinator for the California Conservation Corps
California Conservation Corps
Episode: The landmark East Med Energy Center, Turkey's provocations in Cyprus, and protecting Greece’s natural landscapes
Eleni Apostolopoulos Katsoulis
Senior Counsel at AbbVie; HALC leadership figure; AI governance expert
AbbVie; HALC; Hellenic Bar Association
Episode: The landmark East Med Energy Center, Turkey's provocations in Cyprus, and protecting Greece’s natural landscapes

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Thanos Davelis
Host of The Greek Current

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 239 ratings
  • Exceptional Journalism

    Whether you're looking for news about Greece or the Eastern Mediterranean region, the jounalism here is consistent, credible and well presented. Bravo.

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    5
    LAexplorer
    United States4 months ago
  • 😶

    Don’t like the new format …

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    BehelitOutlaw
    Belgium6 months ago
  • Disgusting

    As a Greek Armenian, it is disgusting to see this podcast accurately call out Turkish continued subjugation of minorities including its support of Azerbaijan and at the same time applaud Greek cooperation with the genocidal govt in Israel.

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    1
    shnorik
    United States8 months ago
  • A must for Greek Diaspora.

    This is a fantastic informative podcast. Great for understanding the evolving geopolitical climate in the eastern Mediterranean region, specifically how it affects Greece, but broadens out to understand EU and Middle eastern politics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tkatsiro
    Canada8 months ago
  • A must-listen for the Greek diaspora…

    …and for anyone else who’s interested in news and current affairs within the context of our collective 5,500 year old civilisation in the west.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kurtuk
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Trump's arms sale to Turkey, Erdogan and the NATO summit, and 10 years since Brexit
Q: How could the Halki reopening influence Turkey's relationship with Europe and NATO?
Halki serves as a barometer; its potential reopening could bolster Turkey's soft power narrative and its position within European security architecture, but autonomy versus Turkish state control remains a critical hinge that will determine long-term effectiveness and acceptance by the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
Trump's arms sale to Turkey, Erdogan and the NATO summit, and 10 years since Brexit
Q: What do you see as the strategic impact of Turkey's CAATSA sanctions issues on Halki negotiations and the F-35 program?
The experts suggest that while immediate F-110 engine deals are achievable, the F-35 issue remains the real leverage point, with Congress and Turkish politics constraining timely delivery; Erdogan will push for concessions, but substantive progress hinges on US political dynamics and alignment on broader defense capabilities.
The Trump-Erdogan bromance, the F-35s, and the NATO summit
Q: Endy, we just heard President Trump tell us that he wants to sell Turkey F-35s and lift sanctions in Ankara this week. Is Trump putting Turkey first here instead of America first?
Effectively yes; Trump shows a transactional approach, rewarding countries he views as allies or friends, while the broader legal and congressional frameworks remain in place and constrain immediate action on F-35 sales.
Turkey raises tensions with "Blue Homeland" legislation
Q: Is this Turkish move likely to escalate tensions in the Aegean and East Med?
Yes, it is framed as a significant legal assertion of maritime claims, which experts say could heighten confrontations, even as some analysts call for patience and adherence to international law.
From NATO to "Clash Report": Transatlantic tensions and Turkey's global media operation
Q: Why is Clash Report significant in this episode?
Clash Report is presented as a Turkish-backed media operation with links to Erdogan's inner circle, illustrating how state-linked media can influence narratives and democratic discourse.

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What is The Greek Current about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A current-events oriented show focused on Greece, Cyprus, and the Eastern Mediterranean, with heavy emphasis on security and geopolitical dynamics shaping the region. Episodes frequently dissect Turkey's maritime and defense postures, EU-NATO coordination, energy interconnectivity, and U.S. policy in the Eastern Mediterranean, often featuring a mix of scholars, policy analysts, journalists, and HALC-affiliated leaders. Noteworthy is a consistent thread tying together regional power plays with diaspora perspectives and civic leadership, along with in-depth analyses of Cyprus-EU relations and Greece's defense posture. Listeners likely include policy professionals, academics, journalists, and Greek diaspora audiences seeking context on evolvin... more

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2. Steven Erlanger
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