ELIAMEP, ACG bring future leaders together at Olympia

An ancient column capital part of 4th century BC south Portico, stands among flowers in ancient Olympia, the place that hosted the ancient Olympic Games , in a file photo. [AP]

The Mediterranean stands as a treasure trove of rich diversity and cultural heritage, but its complexity and occasional instability have long seemed to characterize the region. These are inevitable when you consider that it connects three continents, over 20 countries, more than 15 languages, and three contentious religions. To add to this, recent geopolitical shifts within and beyond the Mediterranean have further amplified these complexities.

Trying to fully understand this region seems like a pipe dream, but that is exactly what we tried to do with the help of the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP), the American College of Greece (ACG), and their exceptional selection of speakers and trainers. For a week, less than 2 kilometers away from the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia, young emerging leaders gathered to analyze the many challenges...

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