What can change in a region that already has 7,000 years of history, countless wars and scars, treaties and conflicts under its belt, and seen more than its fair share of both triumphs and disasters, great civilizations and world-altering religions?

The second day of the Athens conference brought senior political leaders, diplomats and analysts together for high-level discussions on shifting geopolitics, economic competition, maritime security, and the future of the Middle East.

The Greek President went on to make a brief historical review of the region up to the present day. “Greece, due to its position on the front line of developments.

Global leaders, analysts, and policymakers gather in Athens to discuss Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East geopolitics, energy, and security at the opening day of the high-profile “Athens Policy Dialogues” conference