#ALEXIS TSIPRAS

In a stark warning from the heart of Athens, former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras declared that Greek democracy is at a breaking point - besieged by far-right populism and an entrenched oligarchic elite - urging progressives to unite under a “new patriotism” grounded not in nationalism, but in justice and resistance to kleptocracy.

Sanders strongly condemned the actions of the Israeli government in Gaza, calling Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a war criminal and denouncing the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in the region.

Speaking at the “Brain Retain & Regain” conference in Athens on Tuesday, former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras warned of a gradual “Balkanization” of the country’s economy and social fabric over the past 15 years.

On June 10, the Alexis Tsipras Institute will convene its second annual international conference in Athens, bringing together leading progressive voices from both sides of the Atlantic. Held at the Megaron Concert Hall, the summit will feature U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, philosopher Michael Sandel, and other high-profile figures for in-depth discussions on democracy, social justice, and rising authoritarianism.

Tsipras cautions that if democracies begin to accept the dominance of the strong in international relations, they risk legitimizing the same principle at home.

Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has delivered a forceful rebuke of Greece’s current foreign policy, urging a dramatic shift toward strategic autonomy in the face of mounting global uncertainty.

Harvard University has invited former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to participate in a series of lectures, discussions, and workshops at its campuses in Boston and Washington, D.C.

The conference will conclude with a keynote speech by former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras.