Agora

In ancient Athens, the agora was where citizens gathered to hear news, discuss and, later, trade. The agora was the heart of the city’s political, cultural and spiritual life. It is this spirit we hope to channel in this section of the website. Here, the Agora is a public forum for discussing events unfolding in Greece and beyond.

In May 2020, we also launched a podcast called The Agora, delivering insight from our own experts and analysis from special guests. If you enjoy intelligent, lively discussion and want the bigger picture, join us for a stroll through the Agora. Our show is hosted on Acast, but you can also listen to us here:

Posts on February 2025

The nightmare of our choice

Heart of Darkness, Joseph Conrad’s 1899 novella, earned its reputation mostly as a critique of Western colonialism. However, the author also wanted it to convey his horror at what he called the “criminality of inefficiency and pure selfishness” – the exploitation of Africa and Africans hidden behind a thin veneer of imperialistic grandeur.

27/02/2025 - 09:50

Contributor: Nick Malkoutzis

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Categories: Politics (407), Society (149), Greece (519)

A new political landscape is emerging in Germany

The ballots have been cast and the votes counted. The outcome of the early general election in Germany has various winners and some significant losers.

24/02/2025 - 08:55

Contributor: Jens Bastian

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Categories: Europe (289), Politics (407)

U.S. and China are still in reconnaissance mode, but for how long?

Pundits around the globe are scratching their heads, trying to guess which way U.S.-China relations will go over the next four years.

05/02/2025 - 16:27

Contributor: Plamen Tonchev

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Categories: Politics (407), Economy (341)