At a time when the question of Cyprus remains unresolved, policymakers and scholars came together in Washington to revisit one of the Eastern Mediterranean’s most enduring geopolitical challenges. The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) announced that its President and CEO, Nick Larigakis, participated in a high-level panel discussion hosted by the Georgetown University’s Modern Greek Studies Program.

Titled “Cyprus Divided: Past Missteps and Future Paths to Unity,” the event brought together leading voices to explore both the historical roots and present-day complexities of the Cyprus issue. Discussions focused on the importance of sustained U.S. engagement, as well as adherence to international law as a foundation for any viable and just resolution.

The keynote address was delivered by Andrew Novo, newly appointed Non-Resident Fellow for the Eastern Mediterranean at the American Hellenic Institute Foundation (AHIF). Drawing on his book The EOKA Cause, recently translated into Greek, Novo offered historical insight into the Cypriot struggle, connecting past developments with today’s geopolitical realities.

He was joined by Omer Taspinar, Professor at the National Defense University and the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, who provided additional analysis on the broader regional dynamics shaping the Eastern Mediterranean.

Larigakis contributed a policy-oriented perspective shaped by decades of engagement in U.S. foreign policy and advocacy on Cyprus, complementing the academic insights of his fellow panelists. The discussion sparked active audience participation, reflecting the continued relevance and urgency of the issue.

AHI also extended its appreciation to Ismini Lamb, Director of the Modern Greek Studies Program at Georgetown, for organizing what participants described as a timely and substantive dialogue on Cyprus and its future.