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AHI Hosts Timely Forum on Cyprus 34 Years After Invasion and Occupation—Experts Agree that Key to Solution Remains in Ankara

WASHINGTON—The American Hellenic Institute (AHI), a leading Greek-American policy center and think tank, hosted a timely and poignant forum titled “Cyprus 34 Years Later: What Is Needed for a Solution?” featuring foreign policy experts from prominent Washington think tank organizations and His Excellency Andreas Kakouris, Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the U.S., on Wednesday, July 16, 2008, in Washington, DC. Former United States Representative and President Emeritus of New York University Dr. John Brademas moderated the panel discussion.

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Op-Ed: Obama – McCain and a State Department Shakeup

Washington, DC—The following Op-Ed appeared in the National Herald, the Hellenic Voice, the Greek News and in the Hellenic News of America.

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	L-R: Nick Karambelas, Nick Larigakis, Gene Rossides, Ambassador Designate Urbancic, Terry Netos and James Marketos.

U.S. Ambassador Designate to Cyprus Visits AHI

Washington, DC—On July 8, 2008, the U.S. Ambassador Designate to Cyprus, Frank C. Urbancic, visited AHI for a one hour long meeting with the leadership and staff. Mr. Urbancic was accompanied by Terry Netos, Cyprus Desk Officer. The AHI attendees included: AHI Chairman James Marketos, AHI President Gene Rossides, AHI Advisory Committee member Nick Karambelas, AHI Executive Director Nick Larigakis, and staff.

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AHI Supports AHEPAcademy Washington Summer Program for Second Year in a Row

WASHINGTON, DC—For the second year in a row, the American Hellenic Institute (AHI) cooperated with the AHEPAcademy on June 24, 2008 to coordinate a day-long program that introduced 15 participating Greek American high school students to Washington’s diplomatic and policymaking realms.

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