Constantinos Koliopoulos

Constantinos Koliopoulos is a Professor of International and Strategic Studies at the University of Piraeus and former Professor at Panteion University. His affiliations include multiple senior academic and advisory roles at Greek military colleges (Hellenic National Defense College, Hellenic Supreme Joint War College, etc.). He holds a Ph.D. in Politics from Lancaster University (1997) and a B.A. in International Studies from Panteion University (1993).

His research focuses on strategic studies, military history, and geopolitics, with a specialization in Greek-Turkish relations, Eastern Mediterranean dynamics, and ancient military strategy. He has authored/co-authored over 10 books, including Thucydides on Strategy (2010) and 50 Rules of Strategy in Greek-Turkish Relations (2023). His work bridges classical strategic theory with modern security challenges.

Notable achievements include the Millennium Award 2007 and Fulbright Scholarship (2012). He actively advises Greek defense institutions and has appeared in international media as a geopolitical commentator. His teaching spans strategic studies, military history, and international relations theory.

Administrative roles include Deputy Head of the Department of International, European and Area Studies at Panteion University (2020–2022) and Academic Director of the Master of Arts in Strategic Security Studies program. He has organized major international conferences on Sparta’s strategy, Greek-Turkish relations, and Eastern Mediterranean geopolitics.

His outreach includes public lectures at universities worldwide (U.S., Ukraine, India) and participation in UN expert meetings. His research often intersects historical analysis with contemporary security challenges, emphasizing strategic pedagogy in military education systems.