The Demos Center and the Institute for Hellenic Culture and Liberal Arts of The American College of Greece and the National Hellenic Research Foundation, cordially invite you to the lecture:

From Empire to Nation: Transitions beyond Asia Minor

When:
Monday, May 11, 2026 | 19:00
Where:
ACG Plaka building, Ipitou 17b str., Athens GR 10557

Georgios Giannakopoulos
Associate Professor in Modern History
City St.George’s, University of London

About the lecture

In this lecture, Dr. Georgios Giannakopoulos explores the comparative history of the Ottoman, Habsburg, and British empires, examining the surprising durability of imperial systems during their transition into nation-states. Focusing on the end of the Ottoman Empire and the Greek-Turkish War (1919-22), he analyzes how this pivotal era highlighted the persistence of imperial political cultures, administrative practices, and geopolitical imaginaries. By situating Asia Minor within broader international transformations across Southeastern Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean, the session offers a fresh perspective on the historical legacies that shaped the modern world.

Moderators

Ilay Romain Ors, Deree – The American College of Greece
Elias Kolovos, National Hellenic Research Foundation

About the lecturer

Dr. Georgios Giannakopoulos is an Associate Professor in Modern History and Associate Dean for Employability, Engagement, and Enterprise at City St. George’s, University of London. Based within the School of Policy & Global Affairs and the Department of International Politics, his research explores the intersections of empire and international order. He is the author of The Interpreters: British Internationalism and Empire in Southeastern Europe, 1870-1930 (Manchester University Press, 2025) and co-editor of The War for Anatolia and the Remaking of International Order: Greece, Turkey and the End of the First World War (Bloomsbury, 2026). In addition to his academic roles, he serves as the Associate Editor of the Journal of Modern Greek Studies.