Ioanna Saliaka
Ioanna Saliaka holds a master's degree in International Relations and Strategy from the Panteion University in Athens. During her academic tenure she specialized in European Union Affairs, American Affairs, Comparative Studies and Geopolitics. She authored her thesis on "The Geostrategic Importance of Djibouti for China and the United States of America" from the perspective of Sino-American competition, Djibouti's diplomacy and political, economic, and social interests, as well as regional stability and conflicts.
Her research interests encompass cognitive warfare, diplomacy, human rights and culture, emerging countries, and security technology. Additionally, her writing topics include geopolitics, European affairs, Eurasian politics and economy, energy and raw materials.
Furthermore, Ms. Saliaka holds a bachelor's degree in psychology with a specialization in cultural factors of criminal behavior and psychological first aid. She has worked with refugees, immigrants as well as children, homeless people, individuals living with HIV, addicts, and sex workers.
Scientific & Research Publications
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The organizational factor for the new Middle Eastern order
Middle East is no longer structured around a hierarchy of states, but around a hierarchy of functions. The evolving polycentric order is founded on competitive resilience.

Political Violence in the Age of Polarization and Democratic Fragility
Political violence is no longer confined to terrorism or insurgencies. This new monograph explores how polarization, extremism, digital radicalization, and declining institutional trust are reshaping democratic societies, offering a comprehensive analysis of one of the defining security challenges of the 21st century.

The Interdependence of European Diplomatic Unity and Military Credibility
Can Europe remain a peace project while rebuilding military power? This study explores the balance between deterrence, diplomacy, and strategic credibility.

Africa’s Search for Strategic Autonomy
By leveraging geopolitical rivalries, consolidating continental markets, and reshaping humanitarian assistance politics, Africa transitions from an object of international relations to an active, strategic subject.

Victory Without Culmination
Israel and U.S. face the risk of strategic overreach if they cannot convert military gains into political outcomes.

The “Respect and Support” Mirage to Iranians
This approach cannot empower Iranians but risks igniting nationalist backlash, and heightening dangers of accelerated crackdowns, ethnic fragmentation, or a hardened dictatorship in post-strike Iran.