About
Constantine Arvanitopoulos is a Professor of International Politics at Panteion University's Department of International, European and Area Studies. He previously served as Greece's Minister of Education (2012-2014) and held academic positions at American University and George Mason University. He earned his PhD in International Relations from American University (1989) and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University. His research focuses on International Relations Theory, European Politics, and US Foreign Policy Analysis.
- Bachelor of Political Sciences, Panteion University (1982)
- MA in International Relations, American University (1985)
- PhD in International Relations, American University (1989)
- Postdoctoral Research, Harvard University (1990-1992)
His research interests include transatlantic relations, authoritarian transitions, and comparative political analysis. He has held leadership roles at institutions like the Konstantinos G. Karamanlis Foundation and served as a visiting scholar at Tufts University's Fletcher School. His work explores systemic shifts in international relations and modern geopolitical challenges.
Recent publications analyze post-Trump American democracy, transatlantic dynamics post-pandemic, and the historical role of Greek military regimes. He has advised on EU integration and authored influential texts on US foreign policy decision-making frameworks.
- Director General of the Konstantinos G. Karamanlis Foundation (2022–present)
- Member of UNESCO-Greece Board
- Advisor to New Democracy Party (2000–2014)
His academic and political career reflects a commitment to bridging theory and practice in international relations, with contributions to European integration studies and Greek foreign policy analysis.
