Dr. Elena Lazarou at the Luncheon on “Women and Security” Hosted by the French Embassy, in honor of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ms. Alexandra Papadopoulou

On November 27th, H.E. Ms. Laurence Auer, Ambassador of France to Greece, hosted a luncheon for Women Ambassadors accredited to Greece in honor of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ms. Alexandra Papadopoulou and in the presence of Dr. Elena Lazarou, Director General of ELIAMEP. The discussion focused on the important and timely theme of “Women and Security”, the role of think tanks in foreign policy, and the global security environment.

Dr. Lazarou participated as a speaker in this distinguished gathering. In her remarks, she highlighted the significance of such initiatives in promoting dialogue on gender and security issues and emphasized the role of think tanks in shaping foreign policy by providing evidence-based analysis, fostering informed debate, and connecting policymakers with academic expertise — an approach that is showcased in ELIAMEP publications and actions.