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Kostas A. Lavdas is a Professor of European and Comparative Politics at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences in Athens, where he also directs the Graduate Program in International Relations and Strategic Studies. Previously, he held the Constantine Karamanlis Chair in Hellenic and European Studies at Tufts University's Fletcher School and was a Senior Research Fellow at the London School of Economics (LSE). He has taught and conducted research at institutions worldwide, including the University of Manchester, the University of Bristol, and the SFG in Mumbai. His academic career spans over three decades, with extensive contributions to European politics, comparative foreign policy analysis, transatlantic relations, and applied political theory.
Lavdas holds a unique interdisciplinary background, having been educated in Greece (Athens), the UK (LSE, University of Manchester), and the U.S. (MIT). His research focuses on critical issues such as EU governance, Greek political crises, multicultural citizenship, and the theoretical underpinnings of transnational republicanism. His publications include seven authored books, numerous edited volumes, and peer-reviewed articles in top journals like the European Journal of Political Research and West European Politics.
His recent work examines themes such as stalled Europeanization processes, the EU's evolving role in global geopolitics, and the intersection of classical political thought (e.g., Thucydides) with modern international relations. Notable projects include the Cretan regional governance studies and analyses of the Greek debt crisis' impact on national and EU institutions. Lavdas has also engaged in applied policy roles, including advising public organizations and chairing the scientific committee for Greek citizenship exams at the Ministry of Interior.
His academic leadership includes serving as Dean of Social Sciences at the University of Crete and Vice Rector for Academic Affairs. He maintains active affiliations with research centers globally, emphasizing transnational collaboration in political science and public policy.
