Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy
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Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (Greek acronym: ELIAMEP) is an independent, non-profit Greek
institute that does policy-oriented research and training. It has the following goals and objectives:
The organization is based at 49 Vas. Sofias Ave., 106 76, Athens
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Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
institute that does policy-oriented research and training. It has the following goals and objectives:
- To research topics pertaining to European foreign and security policies in the wider Southeast EuropeSoutheast EuropeSoutheast Europe or Southeastern Europe is a relatively recent political designation for the states of the Balkans. Writers such as Maria Todorova and Vesna Goldsworthy have suggested the use of the term Southeastern Europe to replace the word Balkans for the region, to minimize potential...
an, Black SeaBlack SeaThe Black Sea is bounded by Europe, Anatolia and the Caucasus and is ultimately connected to the Atlantic Ocean via the Mediterranean and the Aegean seas and various straits. The Bosphorus strait connects it to the Sea of Marmara, and the strait of the Dardanelles connects that sea to the Aegean...
and Mediterranean regions, as well as issues related to international politics, transatlantic relationsTransatlantic relationsTransatlantic relations refers to the historic, cultural, political, economic and social relations between countries on both side of the Atlantic Ocean. Sometimes specifically those between the United States, Canada and the countries in Europe, although other meanings are possible.There are a...
, security and economics in order to contribute to and influence public debate
- To provide decision-makers, both in the public and private sectors in Greece and abroad, with authoritative and independent information, analysis and proposals for action
- To train professionals (civil servants, politicianPoliticianA politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
s, journalistJournalistA journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
s and academics, among others) in a variety of areas such as conflict prevention, management and resolution skills, European integrationEuropean integrationEuropean integration is the process of industrial, political, legal, economic integration of states wholly or partially in Europe...
, the monitoring of democratic electionsElection monitoringElection monitoring is the observation of an election by one or more independent parties, typically from another country or a non-governmental organization , primarily to assess the conduct of an election process on the basis of national legislation and international standards. There are national...
and civil societyCivil societyCivil society is composed of the totality of many voluntary social relationships, civic and social organizations, and institutions that form the basis of a functioning society, as distinct from the force-backed structures of a state , the commercial institutions of the market, and private criminal...
building, the role of the mediaMass mediaMass media refers collectively to all media technologies which are intended to reach a large audience via mass communication. Broadcast media transmit their information electronically and comprise of television, film and radio, movies, CDs, DVDs and some other gadgets like cameras or video consoles...
in civil societies, and the creation of international networks of leaders committed to working together to enhance cooperation and good governanceGood governanceGood governance is an indeterminate term used in development literature to describe how public institutions conduct public affairs and manage public resources in order to guarantee the realization of human rights. Governance describes "the process of decision-making and the process by which...
in Europe and the Mediterranean region
- To raise the level of the domestic research community and to raise public awareness about foreign policy and international affairs
The organization is based at 49 Vas. Sofias Ave., 106 76, Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
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