APPLICATION DETAILS:
Priority Application Deadline:
March 4, 2023
Priority Notification Deadline:
March 10, 2023
Commitment Deadline:
March 17, 2023
Please note: This program is only open to graduate students. Applications will continue to be accepted for this program until it fills.
Greece: Great Power Competition and US Grand Strategy in the Eastern Mediterranean
Course Number: GSCC1-GC2900 (3-credits)
Term: Summer 2023: Session 1
Location: Greece – Athens
Program Dates: June 20 – July 1 (students must arrive by Tuesday, June 20 – depart on Saturday, July 1)
NY Based Pre-departure course sessions (REQUIRED):
June session (dates TBA)
Instructor: Dr. Pano Yannakogeorgos
Degree Requirement: This course is an elective within the MS in Global Security, Conflict, and Cybercrime program. With the approval of the department, this course can count as either an elective or concentration requirement for the MS in Global Affairs program. Non-SPS Global Affairs students must consult with their individual academic programs for approval.
Registration for program: All students must apply for this program using the online application form and with the submission of a personal statement uploaded to the form. The personal statement should address the following: “In 500 words, please explain why you would like to go on the GFI, what questions/issues you’re interested in, and how the GFI relates to your academic and/or professional goals.” Accepted students will be registered by the department.
Documents: A valid passport is required for entry. General info about visa requirements can be found below, but more specific guidance will be provided by the department and the NYU Office of Global Services.
Entrance to Greece: US Citizens require a valid passport for entry up to 90 days (6 month validity on passport). No visa is required for US Citizens. All other nationalities should review entry requirements specific to their country of citizenship and plan to consult with OGS and the CGA administration.
Program Overview:
Greece is at the epicenter of a region that has seen a staggering array of wars, revolutions, and coups since World War II. Greece’s geographic position in the Eastern Mediterranean and Aegean Sea makes it an important strategic ally of the United States both economically and geopolitically. The Eastern Med region contains substantial hydrocarbon reserves, which could transform the economy of countries like Egypt, Cyprus and Israel. But it also has a long history of conflict, and is an area of intense competition between great powers in the region including the US, Russia, China as well as regional powers such as Greece and Turkey. Activities of these nation-states have been accompanied by a series of small-scale conflicts over control over telecommunications infrastructure, natural resources and military basing. As the region re-emerges as a significant theater of global and regional security, the balance of power among regional players is being disturbed. Within this context, the GFI Greece will help students better understand the global security, conflict and cyber challenges facing the world today.
The GFI portion in-country begins with a cultural experience in Athens followed by several days of briefings related to global security, conflict and cyber in the region. There will also be an opportunity to work alongside students in the American Studies program at the University of Piraeus (UNIPI) during this initial week.
One of the key components of our program will be a 3-day simulation exercise in partnership with the European Security Defense College (ESDC) which will take place during the second week of the program. This immersive experience will provide students with the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have gained in a real-world setting, and to gain valuable insights into the challenges and complexities of protecting Europe’s critical infrastructure. The simulation will be designed to simulate a cyber-attack against critical infrastructure, and will involve a range of stakeholders, including government agencies, private sector companies, and international organizations. Students will be divided into teams and will be responsible for identifying and responding to the threat, as well as for making decisions that will have real-world consequences. The simulation will be led by experienced instructors from the ESDC, who will provide guidance and feedback to the students throughout the exercise. This simulation exercise will be a unique and valuable opportunity for participating students to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the field of global security, conflict and cyber. Students will apply their knowledge and develop their professional skills in a realistic and dynamic environment with practitioners from across EU member states.
Site visit and briefing list:
- US Embassy Athens
- Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Hellenic Ministry of Defense
- European Security and Defense College
- Representatives from the private sector and nongovernmental organizations
Trip Leader:
PANO YANNAKOGEORGOS, Ph.D.
CLINICAL ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
FACULTY LEAD, MS IN GLOBAL SECURITY, CONFLICT, & CYBER
Pano Yannakogeorgos joined NYU’s Center for Global Affairs as a Clinical Associate Professor following eight years in government civil service with the US Air Force. He served as the Founding Dean of the Air Force Cyber College at Air University, and as a Research Professor at the Air Force Research Institute where he participated in Air Force Chief of Staff (CSAF) sponsored projects evaluating cyberpower, national security and military operations for senior military leaders.
Basic Itinerary:
June 20: Arrival in Athens
June 21: Cultural Day in Athens
June 22 – June 23: Briefings in Athens
June 24-June 25: Weekend activity (proposed trip to Hydra) & free time
June 26: Briefings in Athens
June 27-29: ESDC Hybrid Warfare Simulation
June 30: Additional site visits in Athens
July 1: NYU students depart
Program Costs: Tuition, registration & service fees, & Program fee
Tuition: Cost of 3-credit tuition (at the slightly reduced summer tuition rate of $2000 per credit). Students will be eligible to be made half-time equivalent in order to take advantage of financial aid.
*Normal Registration & Service Fees Apply to this tuition
Program Fee: $1,972 (shared double room); single rooms may be available for an additional fee.
The program fee includes the following:
- Lodging in Athens and other excursions
- All in-country transportation (excludes airfare to and from Greece)
- All meetings and guest lectures
- Multiple local and regional site visits and cultural excursions
- Geoblue travel health insurance
- All breakfasts, 4 group lunches, 3 group dinners
NOT Included
Airfare, passport fees as needed, personal items such as wines, liquors, laundry services, dinners (other than those specified in the program), special arrangements before or after the program, and other items not specifically mentioned as included. Insurance for trip cancellation, flight cancellation, luggage loss or damage, medical and accident is not included but is strongly recommended.
Other Travel Details:
Lodging/Accommodations
Booking Flights – Arrive: Athens (on Tuesday, June 20th); Depart: Athens (on Saturday, July 1st)
Student participants will be responsible for booking flights to and from the GFI entry and departure cities. Students should plan to arrive in Athens on Tuesday, June 20th (at the latest). Students will depart from Athens on Saturday, July 1st (program officially ends on Friday, June 30th). More information will be provided upon your registration.
Program cancellations must be made in writing and may result in full forfeiture of the program fee. To protect yourself, we recommend that you purchase flight cancellation insurance.