CURRICULUM VITAE

Ms Fotini S. BELLOU, Ph.D

Citizenship Greek Work Address 156 Egnatia Str, P.O. Box 1591, 54006 Thessaloniki, Phone 0030 2310 891 479 (University) Fax: 0030 2310 891 331 Email: [email protected] Twitter:@fbellou Family Status: Married EDUCATION Nov 2015 ESDC-Training course on “A Comprehensive Approach to Gender in operations, (Amsterdam) under the aegis of the European Security and Defence College (co-organized by the Netherlands and Spain) June 2007 Study of the United States Institutes on US Foreign Policy, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and the Richard L. Walker Institute of International And Area Studies at the University of South Carolina (USC-Carolina, NY, Washington DC, L.A.-California) Feb-May2005 Training course on Total Quality Management in Public Administration, organized by the Public Administration School, Hellenic Ministry of Interior and Public Decentralization, Athens. Feb.2001 Training seminar on Crisis Management skills, “Senior Development Seminar”, organized by the Hellenic Institute for European and Foreign Policy, ELIAMEP and the United States Institute for Peace, USIP in Delphi, Greece. 2000 Ph.D in International Relations, Department of War Studies, King’s College London, UK Thesis Title: American Leadership Image and the Yugoslav crisis 1991-1997. 1993-1994 MA in International Relations, Graduate School of Politics and International Relations, University of Kent at Canterbury. (Dissertation Grade: 68/100). Dissertation Title: American Policy in the Yugoslav crisis: A case for Leadership? 1986-1990 BA in Political Science and International Relations, Division of International Relations and European Studies, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Law School, University of Athens (Degree Grade: 8/10) OTHER RESEARCH POSITIONS 2001-2004 Post Doctorate Research Fellow with ELIAMEP on a project, titled “Contribution of Models of Crisis Management to Regional Economic Development in Southeastern Europe. The project was mainly funded by the General Secretariat for Research and Technology, (Ministry of Development) and the European Commission and partly by ELIAMEP and the Institute of International Economic Relations (Research Deliverables in Greek) March 1997 Visiting Research Student Department of Government, Georgetown University, Washington DC. The Department provided its research facilities at Georgetown University for few months in order to conduct field work including interviews with a number of governmental officials and academics for my Ph.D. Thesis. CURRENT POSITION Aug 2010- Assistant Professor of International Relations, Department of International and European Studies, School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts, University of 1 Dr.Fotini Bellou Dec.2019 , Thessaloniki, Greece. Taught courses at postgraduate and undergraduate levels: Crisis Management and International Diplomacy; Special Issues of International Relations (MA); and Strategic Studies; the EU as an Actor in the International System; International Relations of Balkan States; Conflicts and Conflict Resolution (Erasmus) (BA). Member of the University Committee on Contracts Control (2018), Department’s Permanent Committee on Erasmus+ (2012-19), Students’ Practice and Extroversion. Member of the Examining Committee for the assessment of a number of Doctorate Theses. Supervision of a number of postgraduate and undergraduate dissertations and three Ph.D dissertations May 2018-. Director of the UNESCO Chair on Women, Peace and Security: Building Capacity and Resilience through Education and Research. The Chair aims to promote the WPS policy agenda at all levels.

ADDITIONAL CURRENT ACADEMIC AND TEACHING ACTIVITIES

2019- 21 Member of the research team of the KA2 2019 ERASMUS+ PROJECT Titled: Development of a New Life Expectancy and Interest Inventory for Refugees: A Multi- Cultural and Multidimensional Perspective, coordinated by the Erzurum Technical University, Turkey. 2018-20 Member of the research team of the JEAN MONNET ACTIVITIES ERASMUS + titled Enhancing the Debate about intercultural Dialogue EU values and Diversity, focusing on the impact of intercultural dialogue to European security and Counter-Terrorism EUVaDis, Grant Decision nr. 2018-1621/001-001, Project Nr – 600403-EPP-1-2018-1- EL – EPPJMO- PROJECT, EAC/A05/2017. Co-ordinator of a Watch Spot on Terrorism and the context of internal and external security in the EU. 2018-19 Member of the evaluation team of a project INTEREG-IPA CBC Greece- the F.Y.R.O.M. 2014-2020 Increasing Tourism Opportunities through Unilization of Resources 2018-19 Member of the evaluation team of a project under INTEREG-V A Greece-Bulgaria 2014- 2020, Social Economy and Social Innovation. Action Plan for Social Entreprenourship “Cross Border Action Plan for the Development and Operation of an Executive Mechanism for the support and Promotion of Social Entrepreneurship in the context of the Social Economy and Social Innovation- Action Plan for Social Entrepreneurship.. 2015-18 Member of the First Research Pillar, Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence, Dept of International Relations, Univ. of Macedonia, Examining the EU policies that bind internal and external security aspects and the role of the EU as an international Actor in the international system, safeguarding its security concerns including its energy security. 2018- Visiting Professor, Undergraduate course on Gender and Equality, Medical School, Aristotle University (co-teaching the module) 2014- Visiting Professor Interdepartmental Joint MA progamme on ‘International Relations and Security’ with the Supreme Joint War College in Thessaloniki (co-teaching) 2007- Visiting Instructor, in the Supreme Joint War College, Thessaloniki, Greece. Includes occasional lectures on Models of International Crisis Management, Special issues of International Relations and International Relations Theory 2012- Special Advisor on NRDC-GR on civilian and gender aspects of peace support operations and member of the civilian cell of the NRDC-GR, Thessaloniki.

2 Dr.Fotini Bellou Dec.2019 2012- Member of the evaluation and supervision Team of EU-funded programmes coordinated by the General Secretariat for Research and Technology, Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs. 2011- Member of the Research Team of Professor Dimitrios Soubeniotis (Dept of Business Administration) on European programmes involving the INTEREG Egnatia VAE-81-3- 21 and INTEREG Find. Provision of consultancy and expertise on women’s entrepreneurship and development in the national periphery and border regions. 2011- Visiting Instructor, Multinational Training Centre for Peace Support Operations, Kilkis, Greece

PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2007-2010 Instructor in the Hellenic Command and General Staff College, Thessaloniki, on issues regarding peace support operations and international security 2007-2010 Instructor, National Centre of Public Administration and Local Administration. Training Institute, Thessaloniki. Providing seminars on European Union policies and structures in different municipalities in Northern Greece. 2006-2010 Lecturer in International Relations, Department of International and European Political and Economic Relations, University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki, Greece. Taught courses: International Crisis Management; Strategic Studies; the EU in the International System; International Relations of Balkan States 2004-2006 Visiting Lecturer in International Relations, Department of International and European Political and Economic Relations, University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki, Greece. Taught courses: International Crisis Management; Strategic Studies; the EU in the International System; International Relations of Balkan States. 2004-2006 Head of the International Relations Department, Research Centre for Gender Equality, KETHI, supervised by the General Secretariat for Gender Equality of the Ministry of Interior, Public Administration and Decentralization, Athens, Greece. Responsibilities included the implementation at the national level of all European gender equality policies as promoted by EU funded national gender programmes. Coordinator of a number of programmes (Parity in Politics VS/2003/0291, Equal Partners VS/2005/0335, Localizing Women’s Economic Development VS/2006/0320) funded by the European Commission. Preparation of proposals and implementation of programmes on gender issues funded by the External Cooperation Directorate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Particular attention was given to implementing activities for the protection of victims of trafficking and organized crime in countries of Eastern Europe and the Caucasus. 2004-2006 Visiting Lecturer of International Relations, in the English interdisciplinary postgraduate programme titled Master’s Degree in South-East European Studies, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, University of Athens. Taught course: Conflict Resolution 2000-2004 Research Fellow Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy, ELIAMEP, Athens, Greece. Areas of Research: Transatlantic Relations, European Security, International Crisis Management, Security issues in Southeastern Europe, Conflict Prevention, American Foreign Policy. 2000-2004 Managing Editor, Journal of Southeast European and Black Sea Studies, Taylor & Francis Co. and ELIAMEP 2001-2004 Post Doctorate Research Fellow on a project, titled “Contribution of Models of Crisis Management to Regional Economic Development in Southeastern Europe.

3 Dr.Fotini Bellou Dec.2019 The project was partly funded by the General Secretariat for Research and Technology, (Ministry of Development) and the EU. Dec- 2001 Lecturer to undergraduate students at the Arcadia College (Athens) Teaching subjects included, Greek foreign policy, and introductory lectures on Foreign Policy Analysis 2001-2002 Coordinator for ELIAMEP’s partnership in the Joint European Research Project under the leadership of King’s College London, and the RAND Corporation, (The Netherlands) on Critical Infrastructure Protection titled Dependability Development DDSI - funded by the EU (under ICT). 2001-2002 Head of the Centre for European and International Communication (CEIC) ELIAMEP. Responsibilities involved the scientific and administrative supervision of over 20 interns, (postgraduates and undergraduates). 1999-2000.1 Research Assistant, International Centre for Security Analysis, ICSA, King’s College London. Research support in the conduct of a review of defence policy in the Balkans and Hellenic region for a major government client. 1997- 1999 Research and Teaching Assistant, Department of War Studies, King’s College London. Participant in a joint (EU) research project titled “Border cities and towns: causes of social exclusion in peripheral Europe.” Led by the University of the Aegean (Mytilene, Greece). Involved universities from Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom. King’s College focused on the causes of social exclusion as indicators of early warning in crisis prevention. 1996- 1997 Project Co-ordinator: joint (EU) PHARE training programme on Security and Democracy, ELIAMEP and the Centre for Defence Studies (CDS) London. 1991-1993 Account Manager: Regarded the coordination of staff training European programmes for private companies, Eurohellenic Enterprises SA, Athens

HONORS -AWARDS May 2018 Awarded UNESCO Chair on Women Peace and Security: Building Capacity and Resilience through Education and Research 2007 Fulbright Fellowship. 2007 Study of the U.S. Institutes on U.S. Foreign Policy. 2001-2004 Post-Doctorate Research Fellowship Awarded by the General Secretariat for Research and Technology in the context of ENTER-EPAN programmes (details presented above) 1997 Scholar of John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Grant awarded by the Department of War Studies for field trips to the United States. 1994 Scholar of King’s College – Department of War Studies grant for participation in the International University Network Global convention in Budapest under the auspices of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) 1995 Scholar of the State Scholarships Foundation (SSF/IKY, Greece) 3,5-year scholarship for postgraduate studies abroad. 1988 Annual Grant for Best Grades (top 5% of the Year), University of Athens 1989 Annual Grant for Best Grades (top 5% of the Year), University of Athens OTHER SKILLS Computer Windows Office 2000 and XP Languages English (Fluent), French (fair)

4 Dr.Fotini Bellou Dec.2019 PUBLICATIONS- 2019 Seeking the Convergence of Energy Interests in the Strategic Multiplicity of the Eastern Mediterranean” in Transformation of EU and Eastern Mediterranean Energy Networks: Legal, Regulatory and Geopolitical Challenges. Edited by Leigh Hancher and Antonis Metaxas, European Energy Studies, Vol. XV, Claeys & Casteels, Revised edition, pp. 91- 104. 2018 with Michalis Mathioulakis, ‘Energy related Security Dilemmas in the Eastern Mediterranean: Changing Dynamics in the Regional Balance of Power, in Transformation of EU and Eastern Mediterranean Energy Networks: Legal, Regulatory and Geopolitical Challenges. Edited by Leigh Hancher and Antonis Metaxas, European Energy Studies, Vol. XV. Claeys & Casteels, pp 59-84 2018 The Effect of the Financial Crisis on Greece’s Defence Diplomacy in Ioannis Marangos (The Financial crisis in Greece) In Greek. (Επίδραση της οικονομικής κρίσης στην αμυντική διπλωματία της Ελλάδας, στο Ιωάννης Μαραγκός (επιμ) Η Χρηματοοικονομική κρίση στην Ελλάδα, Αθήνα, Μέθεξις. 2017 The Impact of the financial crisis on Greece’s defence diplomacy’ in John Marangos (ed), The Internal Impact and External Influence of the Greek Financial Crisis. Palgrave Macmillan (The volume is also published in 2018 by Methexis in Greek) 2016 Calibrating Fortress Europe at a time of austerity’ in Aristeidis Bitzenis and Panagiotis Kontakos (eds) International Conference in International Business Proceedings 2015&2016, Laboratory of International Relations and European Integration of the University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki pp. 7-20. 2015 ‘Facing the nexus of internal and external security and the role of the European External Action Service” in Despina Anagnostopoulou, (ed) Developments and Challenges in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice" Thessaloniki, University of Macedonia Press, 2015 in Greek 2014 ‘Cultural Awareness in Peace Operations. Effective Marketing or Strategic Communication?’ paper presented in the 2nd International Conference on Strategic Innovative Marketing, in Prague, 2013. Published by Elsevier as Peer Reviewed Conference proceedings 2013 American Leadership Image and the Yugoslav crisis, Saarbrucken: Scholar’s Press 2013 Book Review, ‘Strategic rebellion: ethnic conflict in FYR Macedonia and the Balkans’ Southeast European and Black Sea Studies, 13:1, 112-114. 2011 “The role of International Organizations in the Balkans’ presentation in the Conference organized by the Supreme Joint War College, Thessaloniki, November 2011. in Greek (Published as conference minutes) 2010 ‘Winning Hearts and Minds in Bosnia and Hercegovina’, Hellenic Studies,Vol. 18, No. 2, 2010, Autumn 2010 pp. 115-132. 2009 Maritime Piracy and the Role of International Orgnanizations, Conference Minutes, Supreme Joint War College, Thessaloniki in Greek. 2009. 2008 “The Energy Community of Southeastern Europe” Geostrategy, Ministry of National Defense,. No. 12. December 2008. In Greek. 2008 with Ilias Kouskouvelis, Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction”, in Dimitirios Triantaphyllou, Kostas Ifantis and Evanthis Hatzivassiliou, (eds) International Relations: Contemporary Subjects and Approaches, Athens, Papazisis.in Greek. 2008 “The European Union in South Eastern Europe” in Ioannis Konstantinidis (ed) The European Union in the International System, Thessaloniki, University of Macedonia Press. (in Greek)

5 Dr.Fotini Bellou Dec.2019 2007 “Srebrenica- The War Crimes Legacy: International Arguments, Intervention and Memory”, Journal of Southeast European and Black Sea Studies, Vol. 7, No. 3, Septermber 2007, pp. 387-398. 2006 “The EU in Southeastern Europe: From Crisis Management to Integration” in D.K. Xenakis and M.I. Tsinisizelis (eds) Globar Europe? International Dimensions of the European Union, Athens, Sideris 2006 in Greek 2006 “US Policy in Bosnia: From Observation to Leadership. Transatlantic disagreements in managing the crisis”, Balkan Studies, Vol. 44, No.1, 2006 2003 “US Perceptions of NATO and CFSP” Defensor Pacis, Defence Analysis Institute, Issue 14, December 2003, pp. 30-42. 2003 with James Gow, “Image and Intervention, Leadership and Legitimacy: The Dynamics of Euro-atlantic Engagement with Challenges to International Peace and Security, Civil Wars, Vol. 6, No.1, Spring 2003, pp. 33-52. 2003 ‘Consolidation of Democracy in Greece’ in Theodore Couloumbis, Theodore Kariotis, Fotini Bellou, (eds) Greece in the 20th Century. Lessons and Challenges (London: Frank Cass, 2003), 10th edition. 2001 ‘New Strategic Questions in European Security and the Aegean Neighbours, Hellenic Studies, Spring 2001 (Canada) PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Hellenic Centre for European Studies, Member of the Scientific Board (2004-2007) Women In International Security (WIIS), Maryland, USA Conflict Prevention Network (The Netherlands) (2003-2004) International Studies Association (ISA), USA European International Studies Association, EISA Hellenic Society of International Law and International Relations, Greece.

PRESENTATIONS AND LECTURES IN SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES 1. ‘Communicating Greek-Turkish Relations’, interactive seminar in the context of the Greek- Turkish Young Leaders Symposium, 4-7 December 2019, in , Greece co-organized by Navarino Network in Thessaloniki, the Kadir Has University, the NATO Public Affairs Office Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom. (6 December 2019). 2. ‘Cultural Awareness and Gender perspectives in Operations’, compact day seminar in the context of the ESDC course “Cross-Cultural Competences in CSDP missions and Operations, organized by the Multinational Training Centre for Peace Support Operations at Kilkis, Greece 2-6 December 2019 (3 December 2019) 3. ‘Governmental Change and the Rapture of the Narrative of Crisis: Towards a new International Image of Greece?’ Work presented at the 8th Scientific Conference of the Laboratory on Strategic Communication and Mass Media, of the Department of International and European Studies, of the University of Pireaus, 19 November 2019 4. ‘Complex Vulnerabilities in the Western Balkans: A Typology for Exploitation by agents striving to disrupt the Europeanization process?” Paper presented at the 13th Pan-European Conference on International Relations in Sofia, Bulgaria, 11-14 Sept. 2019, (14 Sept.2019) 5. Introductory presentation as a Course Director on “progress on the CSDP Research”, of the 1st Summer University of the European Doctoral School on CSDP, Brussels 8-12 July 2019.(8 July 2019) 6. “Implementing the WPS Agenda in Greece even without a National Action Plan”, paper presented at the UNESCO International High-Level Conference titled: Contemporary Perspectives in the implementation of Women, Peace and Security Policy Agenda organized by 6 Dr.Fotini Bellou Dec.2019 the UNESCO Chair on Women, Peace and Security of the University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki, Greece 20-22 June 2019. (21 June 2019). 7. “Capacity Building in the EU neighbourhood” lecture to the Advanced Module on CSDP Operational Planning Course 2A (Political-Strategic level) organized by the Supreme Joint War College in Thessaloninki Greece, in the context of the European Security and Defence College (17 April 2019) 8. “Energy Security in South Eastern Europe: Cooperation and Competition”, lecture at the 2nd Energy Union, Future Leaders Academy, organized by the Greek Energy Forum in cooperation with the Anatolia College of Thessaloniki, 12-14 April 2019, Thessaloniki, (12 April 2019) 9. “Peace support operations, principles and Guidelines” seminar provided in the context of the Military Observers Course organized by the Hellenic Multinational Peace Support Operations Training Center, Kilkis, 27 April 2019. 10. “Cultural Awareness in Peacekeeping operations: An Evolving Dimension”, paper presented at the International conference titled Protection of Cultural Heritage - The Role of UNESCO and the EU and the importance of European Institutions" under the auspices of the Department of International and European Studies and the Senate of the University of Macedonia and the Hellenic National Commission for UNESCO. (15 March 2019) 11. Democracy Indicators in the Policy Agenda of Women, Peace and Security, paper presented at the International Conference titled “ Democracy in Crisis” organized by the University of Macedonia in the context of COST programme in Athens, 30 Jan-1 Feb 2019 (31 Jan 2019) 12. “Security Issues of Small States in the Western Balkans: A Strategy in Demand? paper presented at an international conference titled “ Small Powers’ Security and Strategy in Times of Change” organized by the Department of International and European Studies, of the University of Macedonia, 29-30 Nov. 2018. (29 Nov.2018) 13. “The EU-NATO cooperation in countering-terrorism” announcement in a conference titled Providing security in an insecure era, organized by the Hellenic Association For the Atlantic and European Cooperation, in Thessaloniki, Greece (23 Nov. 2018) 14. “The European Global Strategy and the connection between External and Internal Security”, Seminar provided for the Hellenic Police Academy, organized by KEMEA, in Thessaloniki, Greece.(7 Nov.2019) 15. “Vulnerabilities in the Balkans, and the role of China and Russia”, intervention at the Experts Conference organized by the EU-Asia Centre and the Conrad Adenauer Stiftung with the support of the European Commission, Brussels (8-9 Nov.2018) 16. “Resilience and current security Threats in Europe”, intervention at the conference organized by the Hellenic Special Forces, Rentina, Greeece 17. “Common Interests amongst Greece and the US in the Balkans” co-organized by the Department of International Relations of the University of Macedonia and the Department of International and European Studies of the University of Piraeus, Thessaloniki, Greece (14 Sept 2018) 18. “Gender and the Women, Peace and Security Policy agenda” internal and external European security, Summer School, organized by the UNESCO Chair on Intercultural Dialogue for an Active Citizenship of the University of Macedonia, (31 Aug. 2018) 19. “Implementing the Women, Peace and Security provisions in the context of Maritime Security, 9th NMIOTC Annual Conference on Maritime Security organized by the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center, Souda Bay, Crete Greece, 5-7 June 2018 (5 Jun.2018) 20. Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence (31 May 2018)

7 Dr.Fotini Bellou Dec.2019 21. Engaging a gender perspective in building resilient societies, announcement in the 2018 ACO, International Legal Conference, organized by SHAPE/NRDC-GR, under the auspices of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff (7 May 2018) 22. Gender seminar, in the Military Observers Course organized by the Hellenic Multinational Peace Support Operations Training Center, Kilkis (7 April 2018) 23. “EU and NATO strategic and Operational Cooperation”, paper presented at the Jean Monnet Conference titled “Security and Equality in the European Union, organized by the JM Center of Excellence of the University of Macedonia, 19-20 April 2018 (19 April 2018) 24. ‘The Women Peace and Security Policy Agenda within NATOs policies’, intervention at the 26th Annual Congress titled Security Challenges: NATO and EU. Hybrid Threats-Terrorism – The role of Civil Society, organized by the Hellenic Association For the Atlantic and European Cooperation, Athens, Greece 13-14 December 2017), (13 December 2017) in Greek 25. The concept of Hybrid Threats and security vulnerabilities in the Western Balkans: Challenges to European Integration’, paper presented to the 3rd Annual Conference Democracy, Development and Security in Uncertain Times, organized at Loutraki by the University of Peloponnese, 8-10 December 2017, (10 December 2017) in Greek. 26. ‘Endanger misperceptions in decision making between the United States and North Korea’ intervention at the seminar organized by the University’s Students Association, University of Macedonia, 22 November 2017 in Greek 27. ‘Aspects of EU Defence Diplomacy in Implementing EUGS’ presentation at the conference organized by the “Strategic Studies Thucydides Chair in the context of the basic course seminar of the European Security and Defence College, Thessaloniki, Greece, 9-13 October 2017 (9- October 2017) 28. Women Peace and Security: A Comprehensive Approach to EU operations, lecture in the context of the ‘Orientation Course’ taking place in the Supreme Joint War College in Thessaloniki, organized by the European Security and Defence College and the Department of International and European Studies of the University of Macedonia in Thessaloniki, between 9- 13 October (10 October 2017). 29. ‘Implementing a Comprehensive Approach to European Security: Managing population flows in the Aegean’ paper presented at the 11th European International Studies Association Conference in Barcelona, 13-16 September 2017, (15 September 2017). 30. Implementing a Comprehensive Approach to European Security: Managing population flows in the Aegean, intervention at the NATO Key Leaders Conference organized by SHAPE/NATO in Thessaloniki, Greece, 31-3 June 2017, (1 June 2017) 31. with Michail Mathioulakis, ‘Energy-related security dilemmas in Eastern Mediterranean: Changing dynamics in the regional balance of power’, paper presented at the 58th International Studies Association, Baltimore, (21-25), 23 February 2017 (to be published). 32. ‘Fragile states and migration waves: Implications from the MENA region’, announcement to the Annual SIKINOS Conference, in NATO Rapid Deployment Corps (J2)- Greece, Thessaloniki, 26 Jan. 2017 33. Reconsidering the Nexus of internal and External security in South Eastern Europe, paper presented to the International Conference organized by the Comparative Interdisciplinary Studies Section of the International Studies Association in Anatolia College of Thessaloniki, 13- 15 June 2016 34. Institutional Cooperation of the EU and NATO in light of complex security and defence challenges’, announcement made at the Seventh NATO Maritime Interdictions Operational Training Centre titled Challenges to Maritime Security Derived from Transnational Organized crime at Sea, 7-9 June 2016

8 Dr.Fotini Bellou Dec.2019 35. ‘Women Peace and Security’ two hour lecture provided in the context of the ‘Orientation Course’ taking place in the Supreme Joint War College in Thessaloniki, organized by the European Security and Defence College and the Department of International and European Studies of the University of Macedonia in Thessaloniki, between 18-22 April. (Provided on 20 April 2016). 36. Fundamental Principles of UN Peacekeeping Operations and UN Crisis Management, five hour seminar in the context of “UN Military Observers Course” organized by the Multinational Peace Support Training Center at Kilkis, Greece between 16-3 June 2016.(Provided on 16 and 19 April) 37. Introduction to Peacekeeping and its Principles’, three hour seminar in the context of “Multinational Peace Support Operations Basic Course” organized by the Multinational Peace Support Training Center at Kilkis, Greece between 4 -15 April 2016. 38. The EU as an international Actor: External and Internal Security Dimensions, announcement made in the first Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence Conference organized in the context of the research packages of the Centre, 18 April 2016, University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki, Greece 39. ‘Implementing UNSCR 1325: the Hellenic Perspective’, paper presented at the Annual ISA Congress in Atlanta, USA, 16-19 March 2016 40. ‘The EEAS: An Encompassing policy framework for EU global security agency merging internal and external dimensions of Security’, paper presented at the Annual ISA Congress in Atlanta, USA, 16-19 March 2016 41. “Security Dilemmas in South –Eastern Europe and the European Perspective, paper presented at the 2nd Annual Conference titled “Changing Greece, Changing the World: Ideas and Policy, 11- 13 December 2015 organized by the Department of International and European Studies, University of the Peloponnese (in Greek). 42. The need for national and institutional collaboration on European security and defence at a time of austerity’ presentation at the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps -GR:Finance Conference 2015, Thessaloniki, 20-21 October 2015. (upon invitation) 43. International and European Perspectives of RtoP”, paper presented in the 9th PanEuropean Conference of the European International Studies Association, Giardini Naxos, Sicily, 23-26 September 2015. 44. Recalibrating Fortress Europe” paper presented at the 6th International Conference in International Business, co-organized by the Department of International and European Studies of the University of Macedonia, 22-24 May 2015. 45. “Introduction, Principles and Guidelines and Functions of UN Peace support operations” five- hour seminar in the training course titled “ United Nations Military Observers Course’ conducted by the Multinational Peace Support Operations Training Centre, Hellenic National Defence General Staff, Kristoni, Kilkis, 27 and 30 April 2015. 46. Cultural Awareness and Strategic Comminication in Peace Operations: Towards the Provision of a Discursive Peace?,” paper presented at the 56 ISA Annual Convention, “Global IR and Regional Worlds: A New Agenda for International Studies, New Orleans, Louisiana, 18-21 February 2015. 47. “Uses and Abuses of RtoP: the case of Libya and Syria, paper discussed in closed seminar meeting at the Swedish Defence College, Stockholm, 3 December 2014. 48. “Women Peace and Security: The Hellenic Perspective,” announcement made in the NRDC-GR Gender Seminar, 3 November 2014, Thessaloniki. 49. “Uses and Abuses of RtoP: the Cases of Libya and Syria” seminar presented to the 2nd Aristotle International Summer Programme in International Relations “Europe’s Near Abroad”

9 Dr.Fotini Bellou Dec.2019 conducted in the Ancient Aristotle School in Naoussa, Northern Greece, 21-27 August 2014, (26 August). 50. “From RtoP Back to Realism: Sovereignty in Defence” paper presented at the 4th World International Studies Conference in Frankfurt 6-9 August 2014 (8 August) 51. “Cultural Awareness, Strategic Communications in Peace Operations”, lecture conducted in the International Seminar SIKINOS 2014 organized by the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps - GR in Thessaloniki. (1 July 2014) 52. “NATO Structure and History: An overview of its Strategic Concepts”, two-hour seminar in the training course «ΝΑΤΟ and Land Ops Terminology Course» conducted by the Multinational Peace Support Operations Training Centre, Hellenic National Defence General Staff, Kristoni, Kilkis, (16 June 2014) 53. “European Integration Back to the Future?” announcement in a day conference organized by the Laboratory of International Relations and European Integration in cooperation with the Institute of Hellenic Culture titled: The European Identity and the Future of Europe” (8 Μαίου 2014) 54. “The evolution of UN Peace Operations: Structural changes and operational challenges”, three hour lectures in the training course “Advanced Course for Military Observers” conducted by the Multinational Peace Support Operations Training Centre, Hellenic National Defence General Staff, Kristoni, Kilkis, (5 and 6 May 2014. 55. “The implementation of UNSCR-1325/2000:Women Peace and Security”, two hour seminar in the training course “ Basic Course” conducted by the MPSOTC, HNDGS, Kristoni, Kilkis, (10 May 2014) 56. “NATO’s Strategic Priorities” introductory remarks to a debriefing to the HNDGS Chief General Mikhail Kostarakos taking place in the NRDC-GR premises in the context of the fellowship provided by the HNDGS to six students of the Department to attend NATO Youth Model 2013 in Brussels. (19 November 2013). 57. “Cultural Awareness in Peace Operations. Effective Marketing or Strategic Communication?” paper presented to the 2nd International Conference of Strategic and Innovative Marketing, Prague, (16 September 2013) 58. “Forming European security in an era of American pivot”, paper presented in the international conference titled, “The EU as an Actor in the International System” organized by the Laboratory of International Relations and European Integration in the context of the Department’s Jean Monnet programme in Thessaloniki. (30 August 2013) 59. “Introduction to UN peacekeeping and its evolution”, two hour lecture to the training course on conducted by the Multinational Peace Support Operations Training Centre, Hellenic National Defence General Staff, Kristoni, Kilkis, 4 March 2013) 60. “Facing the Nexus between Internal and External Security and the role of the European External Action Service” paper presented to the International Conference of the University of Macedonia titled “Developments and Challenges in the EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice, (14-16 February 2013, (15 February 2013) in Greek 61. “Challenges to European Foreign Policy” announcement to the Conference organized by Jean Monnet Programme of the Department of International and European Studies of the University of Macedonia, titled “The Lisbon Treaty, the Fiscal Crisis and New Challenges for European Foreign Policy. (20 February 2013). 62. “The Union for the Mediterranean: Structure and Areas of Cooperation” three hour Jean Monnet seminar conducted in the premises of the University of Macedonia organized by the Laboratory of International Relations and European Integration of the Department of International and European Studies of the University of Macedonia. (6 March 2013)

10 Dr.Fotini Bellou Dec.2019 63. “The Nexus between Internal and External Security”, three hour Jean Monnet seminar conducted in the premises of the University of Macedonia organized by the Laboratory of International Relations and European Integration of the Department of International and European Studies of the University of Macedonia. (25 November 2012).in Greek 64. “Cultural Awareness and Gender Perspectives in Peace Operations’ lecture to the 2nd training seminar Influence Operations Coordination Center (IOCC) of the NRDC-GR Thessaloniki. (23 October 2012) 65. “The Evolution of International Relations Theory” series of lectures to the Supreme Joint War College, in Thessaloniki, (September 2012) in Greek 66. “The UNSCR-1325 and its implications in peace operations», lecture conducted to Annual Training Seminar of IOCC of the NATO Deployable Corps HQ, Thessaloniki, (12-13 June 2012) 67. “The UN role in the International Environment and the Responsibility to Protect” lecture to training seminar conducted by the Multinational Peace Support Operations Training Centre, Hellenic National Defence General Staff, Kristoni, Kilkis. (11 May 2012). 68. “Applying a Comprehensive Approach in International Crisis Management: The case of the European External Action Service (EAAS)’ paper presented to the «International Conference on International Business», May 17-19, 2012, Thessaloniki: (18 Μay 2012) 69. “NATO Comprehensive Approach and the need for civil-military cooperation”, lecture to the Annual International training Seminar organized by the NDC-GR HQ, Thessaloniki, (15-16 February 2012). 70. “Common Defence and Security Policy and the Arab Spring”, presentation to the Conference organized by the Laboratory of International Relations and European Integration of the Department of International and European Studies of the University of Macedonia, titiled: “The Arab Spring” (14 April 2011). 71. “The Implementation of UNSCR-1325 still pending?” announcement to the international seminar organized by UNESCO Thessaloniki Office, titled: Women, Peace and Security. (November 2011). 72. “Illegal Migration and Organized Crime in Greece” paper presented in the international conference titled “Illegal Migration and Organized Crime in Southeastern Europe” organized by the Research Institute for European and American Studies. (23 February 2011) 73. “The Role of International Organizations in the Balkans” paper presented in a two day conference organized by the Supreme Joint War College in Thessaloniki, in cooperation with the Hellenic National Defence General Staff, titled “BALKANS: Historical Approach-Evolving Reality – Evolution” (30 November 2011) 74. “The Comprehensive Approach in NATO’s New Strategic Concept” announcement and coordination of Task Group in the International Conference ATHENA 2011 organized by the Ministry of National Defence in Thessaloniki. (June 2011) 75. “Comprehensive Approach NATO AND THE UN” paper presented in the international conference organized by the Hellenic Centre of European Studies. Athens, (December 2010). 76. “Maritime Piracy and the role of International Organizations” paper presented in a conference organized by the Supreme Joint War College in Thessaloniki, in cooperation with the Hellenic National Defence General Staff, titled “Illegal Immigration and Contemporary Piracy as Threats to International and Regional Security. (25 November 2009). 77. “Conflict Resolution and Crisis Management” announcement in two day conference organized by the Department of International and European Studies Titled, “the Science of International Relations in Greece: Challenges and Concerns for the 21st Century. (25 October 2009)

11 Dr.Fotini Bellou Dec.2019 78. “The European Union: Organs and Policies”, lecture given to the Technical Lyceum of Giannitsa. (June 2009) 79. “The European Union and the European policies of Cohesion and Development” four hour seminar in Kastoria in the context of life-long learning of the National Centre for Public Administration and Local Government” (May 2008) 80. Crisis Management in Kosovo: Current dynamics”, lecture to a training seminar of International Relations to the IV Army Corps, , (May 2008). 81. “The US, the European Union and the Balkan region, geo-political and security issues” three hour seminar to a training course in Ohrid of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, titled Peace Beyond Boundaries, organized by International Center for Preventive Activities and Conflict Resolution and funded by the Council of Europe. The event was attended by young researches and journalists from Southeastern Europe. (June 2003) 82. “Europe after Iraq” paper presented in a conference organized by the Postgraduate programme on International and European Studies, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, (May 2003) 83. “The Role of the UN in Bosnia-Hercegovina and Transatlantic Disagreements” lecture to the American College of Thessaloniki, Anatolia, in the context of its annual graduation conference. (May 2003). 84. “Αmerican Perceptions of World Leadership and Regional Security. The role of leadership image”, paper presented at BASSES Conference, Cambridge, UK, (3-6 April 1998).

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