The Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP) is organising on 8-9 December 2025 a symposium, supported by NATO Public Diplomacy, for young researchers working on defence, security, foreign policy, diplomacy, and related fields. The symposium aims to provide participants with the opportunity to present their research, exchange ideas with peers, and connect with the job market—at a particularly critical time for security and international relations.
At the recent NATO Summit in The Hague (25 June 2025), it was decided that defence spending will increase to 5% of GDP for all member states by 2035, further highlighting the relevance of the symposium’s themes.
Academic Supervisor: Dr. George Tzogopoulos
Participation Requirements
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Age: up to 35 years old
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Field of interest: International Relations, Security, Foreign Policy, Defence, Media & International Relations, and related disciplines
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Academic qualifications: Master’s degree
Application Guidelines
Applicants should submit the following to tzogopoulos@eliamep.gr by 1 October 2025:
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A short abstract (150 words) of the topic they wish to present
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A brief CV
Indicative topics: the war in Ukraine, European defence, NATO’s role in the Balkans, Middle East and Asia, EU–US and EU–NATO relations, cyber security, the South-Eastern Flank, emerging/disruptive technologies, and the role of individual NATO members.
Submissions are accepted in Greek or English.
Submissions are accepted in Greek or English.
Outcome and Publication
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Applicants will be notified by mid-October 2025.
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Accepted participants must submit a 3,000-word paper by 1 December 2025.
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Papers will be published in a special online edition on the ELIAMEP website.
Financial Support
Young researchers travelling to Athens from other Greek cities (excluding abroad) may be eligible for a small financial grant.