Center for Russia and Eurasia (CERE)

The Center for Russia and Eurasia (CERE) was created by decision of the Board of Directors of the Panteion University's International Relations Institute (IDIS) in November 2004. It is a purely scientific research center that focuses on the study and analysis of developments in the Eurasian space, with emphasis on the former Soviet Union. We are committed to providing reliable information to public opinion, and our ongoing endeavor is to raise the level of knowledge and training concerning issues relevant to Russia and the wider Eurasian region.

Geographically, our research covers the whole of the post-Soviet space, from the Baltic Sea to the Sea of Japan - a geographical area bordering on unstable regions of the planet, such as the Middle East and Eastern Asia. The CERE is staffed by 18 academics and experienced researchers, and is headed by Mr. Constantinos Filis.

For more information:
www.ceregreece.org
     

   

Centre for Euro-Atlantic Studies (C.E.A.S.)

The Center for Euroatlantic Studies (C.E.A.S.) is a research Center which focuses on the systematic documentation, study and analysis of the american foreign and security policy in the Euroatlantic space. 

The Center was established with the decision of the Board of Directors of the Panteion University's International Relations Institute (I.D.I.S.) in September 2009.

Coordinator of the Centre is Dr Harry Papasotiriou, Associate Professor of the Department of International and European Relations of Panteion University. The C.Ε.Α.S. team comprises of experienced researchers, who aim to the timely and in-depth analysis of issues relevant to U.S. policy in the wider Euroatlantic region.

The Center follows developments in the field of U.S.’s and NATO’s external relations in the Euroatlantic space, especially the relations with the E.E., Russia, the Balkan region, as well as with Greece and Turkey, due to the special relationship of the latter with our country. Emphasis is also given to the relationship of the U.S. with the unstable region of Middle East and the upcoming China.

There are six working groups, which constitute the Center:

  • U.S.A.-Internal Policy
  • NATO and European Union
  • Russia, Energy and Environment
  • Balkans, Greece and Turkey
  • Middle East
  • China and upper East.
     

   

Mediterranean Migration Observatory (MMO)

The Mediterranean Migration Observatory (MMO) was created in 1998 by Martin Baldwin-Edwards (formerly of Queens University Belfast) and Prof. Xanthi Petrinioti, Panteion University. In 1999 it was established as a research unit of the Research Institute of Urban Environment and Human Resources, Panteion University and in 2009 was transferred to become a research centre within IDIS.

The Aims of the Observatory are the following:

  1. Co-ordinated observation of migration flows in the Mediterranean and South-East European regions.
  2. Comparative analysis of the migration phenomena, as they appear in both the receiving and sending countries, including comparative research on the social, economic and political aspects of the location of immigrants and employment in the receiving countries.
  3. Promotion of theoretical analysis of empirical data and formulation of policy suggestions.
  4. Exchange of information and ideas with collaborating foreign institutions and individual researchers concerning migration phenomena.
  5. Establishment of a documentation centre on migration, consisting of printed material and electronic databases.
  6. Educational support for Panteion University especially that which is focused on the provision of educational material and student training in research programmes.

For more information:
www.mmo.gr
     

   

Athens Centre for International Political Economy (A.C.I.P.E.)

The Athens Centre for International Political Economy (ACIPE) was launched in 2010, and is part of the Institute of International Relations of Panteion University. The Centre focuses on the study of actors, structures, processes and dynamics that define the nature of the global political economy and influence its transformation. The global economy is understood and studied as an on-going negotiation process among states, regions, societies, markets, and non-governmental and international organizations. In this manner, ACIPE aims to develop innovative research on how global trade, foreign direct and portfolio investments, and international monetary relations intersect, interact and impact on the transformation of global economy. Such an holistic approach to global economy offers a new understanding as well as new methodological tools in the study of International Political Economy.

For more information:
Athens Centre for International Political Economy
     

   

Centre for European Governance (C.E.G.)

Coordinator: Dr Nikolaos Lymouris.

For more information:
www.kedia.gr
www.e-edc.eu
     

   

Research Programme for Human Rights
and Humanitarian Law Studies

Coordinator: Prof. Stelios Perrakis.
     

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Centre for Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Studies
(CE.M.ME.S)

In 2000, the Institute of International Relations, understanding the crucial needs facing the Middle East and the broader region of the Mediterranean, established the Centre for Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Studies (CE.M.ME.S). The CE.M.ME.S. is staffed by academics and experts in the study of the Mediterranean and the Middle East and is supported by the solid infrastructure and the rich experience of the Institute of International Relations. In particular, the Centre aims at:

The systematic documentation, study and analysis of the political, economic, social and cultural environment of the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries.
The design and creation of a Data Bank for the Mediterranean and the Middle East
The building and the promotion of a closer set of relations with the International Relations communities involving themselves in the study of the Mediterranean and the Middle East region. A central aim is the creation of a network of think tanks connected electronically
The strengthening of relations among Mediterranean countries through the promotion of research programs.
Policy recommendation on the development of various schemes of co-operations between the European Union, The Mediterranean and the Middle East.

The CE.M.ME.S team comprises approximately of ten academics and researchers and prepares, writes and publishes the monthly Centre’s Newsletter on Mediterranean and Middle East Affairs, with timely and in-depth analysis of various themes. The Newsletter is distributed to a large number of businessmen, academics and journalists, in Greece and has welcoming recation.

Coordinator of the Centre is Dr Sotiris Roussos, PhD, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, Associate Professor at the Department of Political Science and International Relations of the University of Peloponnese. There are three working groups, which constitute the Center: Mediterranean, Peace Process and Documentation.