APOLOGIES FOR CROSS POSTING Istanbul, 16 November 2011 The Center for International and European Studies (CIES) at Kadir Has University, the TurkishGreek Studies Division at Istanbul Bilgi University and the International Relations Council of Turkey (IUK) cordially invite you to an open discussion on “Deciphering the Greek Political and Economic Crisis” to be held at Kadir Has University. The event will take place on Wednesday, 30 November 2011 at 14:00 in the Fener Hall (Kadir Has Caddesi, Cibali – İstanbul). The discussion is expected to end by 16:00. The purpose of the meeting is to explain the different aspects of the crisis in neighboring Greece from the perspective of Greek academics and journalists based in Turkey. Speakers include: Harry Tzimitras, Assistant Professor, Department of International Relations, Istanbul Bilgi University Dimitris Tsarouhas, Assistant Professor, Department of International Relations, Bilkent University Ioannis Grigoriadis, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Bilkent University Alkis Kourkoulas, Journalist Dimitrios Triantaphyllou, Director, Center for International and European Studies (CIES); Assistant Professor, Department of International Relations, Kadir Has University (Moderator) We would be honored if you could join us in what promises to be an interesting discussion. Please respond to directly to ciesactivities@khas.edu.tr to let us know whether you are planning to attend.