The World in 2025: A “Voices of Democracy” Round Table
Presented by The Dukakis Center at ACT and The Demos Center at ACG
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | 7:00–9:00 PM
TIF – Helexpo, Vellidis Convention Center, Olympias Hall
Join us for an evening of insight and dialogue as leading experts in international relations, law, and global affairs come together to discuss the key geopolitical and democratic challenges shaping the year ahead.
This round table, part of the Voices of Democracy series and the concluding public event of the Dukakis Center’s 25th anniversary year, brings together distinguished scholars and policy thinkers from Greece and abroad for a thought-provoking conversation on the global landscape of 2025.
Featured Panelists
- Constantine Filis, Associate Professor of International Relations, American College of Greece; Director, Institute of Global Affairs
- Spyros Litsas, Professor of International Relations Theory, University of Macedonia
- Maria Gavouneli, Professor of International Law, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens; Director General, ELIAMEP
- Peter Gries, Professor of Chinese Politics, Lee Kai Hung Chair and founding Director, Manchester China Institute
Moderated by
- Nektaria Stamouli, Deputy Editor in Chief, Kathimerini English Edition; Eastern Mediterranean Correspondent, Politico Europe
- David Wisner, Professor of International Relations, ACT; Executive Director, Dukakis Center for Public Service
This event is open to the public and especially welcomes members of the local expat community, as well as students and faculty from ACT and public universities.
