In an era of constant and multifaceted developments, such as the present one, mutually beneficial international economic relations and contemporary policies with social responsibility are essential. This book examines the Marshall Plan with the aim of drawing fruitful lessons from the past, which will equip us to successfully face the challenges and capitalise on future prospects.
‘It is worth us Greeks remembering the true facts of that period. A period critical to our national destiny. The fate of Hellenism was at stake then, and we were saved when we had literally reached the brink of the abyss.’
Konstantinos Mitsotakis
‘We remain committed to our common goal of promoting global freedom, democracy, and the rule of law – the values at the very core of the relationship between the United States and the European Union.’
Geoffrey R. Pyatt, U.S. Ambassador to Greece
This publication was produced with the generous sponsorship of EY, Cisco and Lockheed Martin, under the auspices of the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce.
- Pages: 128
- ISBN: 978-960-572-192-3
- Publication: 2017
- Dimensions: 17 x 24 εκ.
- Categories: Books, Humanities & Social Sciences, Οικονομία & Πολιτική
"...With this book, Alexandros Kostopoulos, beyond his contribution to understanding the functioning of the structures that shaped the post-war international environment, demonstrates the timeless nature of some of the administrative pathologies and institutional shortcomings that have hindered and continue to hinder Greece’s full integration into conditions of normality, rendering it hostage to a situation that has been characterised as ‘Greek exceptionalism."
– Vasilis Gavalas, Athens VoiceAlexandros Kostopoulos
Alexandros Kostopoulos is the founder and managing director of the strategy and communications firm Foresight. He has worked with individuals and organisations from the political, academic and business worlds in the United States, Greece and South-Eastern Europe, designing targeted strategies and comprehensive programmes for reputation management, relationship building and influence enhancement.
He is an elected member of the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors of the Hellenic-American Chamber of Commerce, co-founder of the Institute for Regional Dialogue and Strategy, and representative of American Citizens Abroad in Greece.
He writes for leading Greek newspapers and has given talks on the importance of cooperation, public diplomacy, American affairs and entrepreneurship. He has published the books ‘Bridges of Cooperation – The Marshall Plan and Greece’ (2008) and ‘Bridges of Freedom – American Philhellenism in the 18th and 19th Centuries’ (2009).
In December 2011, he founded the public diplomacy organisation RepowerGreece in the United States, with the support of leading educational institutions, think tanks and businesses, with the aim of promoting and reinforcing new perceptions and countering the negative stereotypes that prevail regarding Greece within the international community.
