Centre for Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Studies (of IDIS)

National Network
Greece
Address

3-5 Hill Street
10558 Athens
Greece

Telephone
+30.210.3312325-7
Telephone (other)
+30.210.3313575
Fax
30.69454882
E-Mail
sroussos@tellas.gr
E-Mail (2)
laina@idis.gr
Mobile Phone
+30.210.3313575
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1989
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. International/Cultural relations
  3. Youth and education
General Information
5. Panteion University, Bilgi University, European Commission, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Culture. 6. -Training and internship programs for Greek and Erasmus students, construction of databank on Holocaust, Genocides and Anti-Semitism in Greece, -e-publishing of Newsletters on Balkans, the Mediterranean and Middle East, website on Russia and Eurasian affairs, -Library on international relations and regional studies
Mission and Objectives

The I.I.R’s main objectives include:
• Promoting research and activity in the field of International Relations, Politics, Security and Defense, Democratization and Human Rights, as well as Economics with a special focus on the European Union, Southeastern Europe, the Mediterranean and the Middle East region.
• Generating new ideas and perspectives in its areas of competence through ongoing research programs, training activities, seminars, conferences, and relevant publications.
• Fostering the development of relevant networks among Academics, Diplomats, Policymakers, and Students.
• Providing the Department of International and European Studies with research expertise over a wide spectrum of policy issues.

Main Projects / Activities

The I.I.R’s main objectives include:
• Promoting research and activity in the field of International Relations, Politics, Security and Defense, Democratization and Human Rights, as well as Economics with a special focus on the European Union, Southeastern Europe, the Mediterranean and the Middle East region.
• Generating new ideas and perspectives in its areas of competence through ongoing research programs, training activities, seminars, conferences, and relevant publications.
• Fostering the development of relevant networks among Academics, Diplomats, Policymakers, and Students.
• Providing the Department of International and European Studies with research expertise over a wide spectrum of policy issues.
? Series of Seminars on ‘Expanding NGOs in Bulgaria/FYROM/Romania: Legal, Political and Economic Factors’ (October-November 2000).
? Training Course for Greek Conference Interpreters (2001-02, 2002-03).
The Florence Conference on South Eastern Europe’ (February 13-14th, 200

Contact (1) Full Name
Lecturer S. Roussos (Coordinator of the Centre of Mediterranean and Middle- Eastern Studies, IIR)
Head of the organisation
Lecturer S. Roussos (Coordinator of the Centre of Mediterranean and Middle- Eastern Studies, IIR)
Contact (2) Full Name
Popi Laina (Adm. Assistant to the Director