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Rethinking the Defense Industry
By Alexandros Costopoulos, Founder and CEO of Foresight Strategy and Communications and Secretary General of the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce | Business Partners Mar-Apr, 2025

OpinionBy admin April 29, 2025

The defense industry has traditionally been viewed as an exclusive domain for a select group of large corporations, often deemed too costly, unpredictable, or opaque for smaller companies to participate in. However, recent technological advancements, developments in artificial intelligence, changes in geopolitical and economic norms, and the increase of conflicts in various regions, including Europe,…

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Learning in Practice
Βy Business Partners | Mar-Apr, 2025

The Fulbright Alumni CornerBy admin April 29, 2025

Dr. Charis J. Gantes is Professor of Structural Engineering and Director of the Institute of Steel Structures (ISS) at the School of Civil Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) and works with undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students, instilling in them the importance of balancing theory and practice. In this interview to Business…

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Shaping Change: Strengthening Greek-American Ties Through Leadership, Philanthropy, and Partnership
By John D. Saracakis | Business Partners Mar-Apr, 2025

Leaders in FocusBy admin April 29, 2025

A distinguished business leader and philanthropist, Drake G. Behrakis is President of Marwick Associates, an MA-based real estate investment and development company, and Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Trustees of The National Hellenic Society, a non-profit organization that strives to preserve and promote the Hellenic heritage in the United States. Interviewed for Business Partners…

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A New Era of Security: Advancing 21st Century Security® Solutions for Greece’s Armed Forces Modernization
By Dr. Dennis Göge, Vice President & Chief Executive Europe, Lockheed Martin | Business Partners Mar-Apr, 2025

Defense and SecurityBy admin April 29, 2025

Today’s challenges demand that we deliver platforms and solutions networked to provide the most advanced and effective capabilities. For more than a century, Lockheed Martin has delivered tailored solutions for the world’s most challenging security missions. Today, guided by our 21st Century Security® (21CS) vision and with our deep understanding of our customers’ evolving…

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When Will We Learn?
By Alexandra Loli, PhD | Business Partners, Mar-Apr, 2025

ViewpointBy admin April 29, 2025

Ever since I was a child, I remember the road accident death toll overwhelming the 8 o’clock news. This hasn’t changed. Why? Greece’s roads have long been arenas of tragedy, with daily reports of accidents and fatalities becoming a grim routine. In 2023 alone, 621 individuals lost their lives in traffic incidents across the country.…

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Transforming Defense: Perspectives on the Role of Technology and Global Partnerships
By Business Partners | Mar-Apr, 2025

The InterviewBy admin April 29, 2025

Emerging and disruptive technologies are changing the world and the way it operates, transforming sectors and industries in their wake. For defense, this brings challenges as well as opportunities, highlighting the need to invest not only in innovative systems and solutions but also in key relationships and collaborations. Business Partners reached out to Nikolaos Papatsas,…

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Director’s Desk
By Elias Spirtounias, Executive Director | Business Partners Mar-Apr, 2025

First PersonBy admin April 29, 2025

Today, as I write this, it is April Fools’ Day, a day dedicated to deception and pranks. For one day, lying becomes acceptable, almost innocent. But has this symbolism now become a permanent part of our daily lives? In a world overwhelmed with information, much of it lacking verification, discerning truth from falsehood is becoming…

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Members’ corner BP 137
Business Partners Mar-Apr 2025

Members' cornerBy admin April 29, 2025

NEW MEMBERS The American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest members Alexandros Angelopoulos managing Director and VP, Aldemar Resorts Eleni Babaletaki business and real estate law babaletaki.com Ballas Promotion advertising solutions and promotional gifts ballaspromotion.gr Benemar marine technical bureau benemar.gr BIC Violex manufacturing and sales of razorblades and other products bicworld.com…

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Rule Breakers, Game Changers
By Alexandra Loli, PhD | Business Partners, Mar-Apr, 2025

Thought LeadersBy admin April 29, 2025

Leadership today is not about following the playbook—it’s about rewriting it. The pace of change demands bold, unconventional thinking and the courage to challenge the status quo. Those who dare to break the mold—who embrace risk, navigate uncertainty, and think non-linearly—are the ones who drive real impact. As a prelude to AmCham Greece’s upcoming 9th…

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MQ-9B: GA-ASI’s RPAS That’s Making an Impact in Europe and Globally
Βy Business Partners | Mar-Apr, 2025

Security InnovationBy admin April 29, 2025

In the runup to DEFEA 2025, Aria Mahdion, Regional Vice President, Europe/NATO and Americas, of International Strategic Development at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), talks to Business Partners about MQ-9B, the company’s next generation of remotely piloted aircraft systems. What do remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) have to offer for a nation such as…

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