Senior Lecturer in Modern History @ City, Univ of London. Associate Dean. Britain & southeastern Europe: nationalism, empire & international thought. Views own

London, England
Joined January 2009
When does protection become coercion? My new (open access) article in The International History Review revisits the 1850 British blockade of Greece as an experiment in intervention short of war. Written as Venezuela was unfolding. 🔗 tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
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I wrote a review of Yannis Kotsonis’ new book on the Greek Revolution at the AHR & made me think of my hometown
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Delighted to share that I’ve signed a contract with Princeton University Press for A Laboratory of Intervention: Greece and the Making of Modern International Order.
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The book’s origins go back to 2010, when I moved from Greece to Britain for a PhD as the financial crisis erupted. Watching it unfold from abroad, with my family at home, led me to ask how intervention had shaped modern Greece, and what Greece reveals about international order.
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Super important in the current grim job landscape in UK academia
Really pleased that my department is doing an open rank political theory search. Applications due 20 September!
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North London Forever
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I had a wonderful evening celebrating The Interpreters at City St George’s, University of London. Thanks to Jeannie Morefield, Christopher Brooke & Dina Gusejnova for the thoughtful discussion, and to Lise Butler for chairing!
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Really looking forward to chairing the launch of Georgios Giannakopoulos' new book ‘The Interpreters’ tomorrow, alongside a fantastic panel of Jeanne Morefield, Christopher Brooke and Dina Gusejnova citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and…
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📢 #CallforPapers! Join us at the 34th BIHG Annual Conference, 2–4 Sept 2026 Loughborough University Seeking 20‑min papers & full panels on all areas of international history. Keynote: Prof Sue Onslow (KCL) Submit your abstract + CV to [email protected] #InternationalHistory
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Looking forward to connecting with Edinburgh folks today! If in town with an evening to spare drop me a line!
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Very grateful to hear from Manchester University Press that Holly Case had such kind words about my book. Her work in international and intellectual history has deeply shaped how I think about—and write—history.
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History buffs, your next listen awaits 🎧 Whether you’re dashing to the shops or commuting home, dive into stimulating conversations with leading historians. Georgios Giannakopoulos features on New Books Network podcast. 'The Interpreters' author discusses cultural and intellectual exchanges between Britain and Southeastern Europe in an age of imperial crisis and transformation. Tim Allender features on History of Education Society podcast. Delving into the background and origins of his book, 'Empire religiosity', Allender unpacks the historical context, as well as unique research challenges and opportunities. Hear Georgios: newbooksnetwork.com/the-inte… Hear Tim: historyofeducation.org.uk/po…
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"It's impossible to be non-politicised in Cyprus after 1955. But once you leave and move to London, it’s television media, letters to your family back home…you know what’s going on. It’s traumatizing you." thelausanneproject.com/2025/…
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LEO!! A sensational throughball from Merino finds Trossard who swivels before curling home 🤩 🔴 1-0 ⚪️ (36)
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We are running a search for an Associate Professorship (or Professorship) in Modern Middle Eastern History 1830-1970, with expertise in across key regions, including Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Turkey, Egypt, and the Maghreb. trinity.ox.ac.uk/vacancies
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