From Friday, October 17, to Thursday, October 23, 2025, the Hellenic National Defence College (HNDC) hosted its first week-long “Presentation and analysis of Thucydides’ work”. During the week, students of the 78th Resident Course of HNDC had the opportunity to delve into the legacy of the great ancient Greek historian.
Lectures were given by HNDC Professors and external lecturers with the aim of providing the best possible understanding of Thucydides’ work, in relation to contemporary events and situations.
Ιn particular, the following topics were presented and lectures were given by:
- Professor of International Relations and Strategic Studies at the University of Piraeus, Mr. Konstantinos Koliopoulos: “Introductory Concepts and Terminology of Applied Strategy” and “Strategic Analysis Methodology”
- Professor of International Relations at Panteion University, Mr. Konstantinos Yfantis: “Thucydides: Timelessly relevant”
- Professor of History and International Relations at the University of Piraeus, Ms. Konstantina E. Botsiou: “The historical and political significance of Thucydides”
- Associate Professor at the Hellenic Air Force Academy, Mr. Ioannis Papafloratos: “Viewing the current situation through the lens of Thucydides’ principles. The Megarian decree and its reflection in contemporary geopolitical events”
- Associate Professor of International Law at Panteion University, Ms. Maria Daniella Marouda: “Thucydides, the Theory of Just War, and the Prohibition of use of force.”
- Professor of Sociology at Panteion University, Mr. Gerasimos Karampelias: “Forms of Leadership”
- Assistant Professor of Strategy and International Relations at the University of Piraeus and the American College of Greece, Dr. Spyridon Katsoulas: “Thucydides at Strategic Level: The Value of Study.
