Event Details

The Canadian Institute in Greece invites you to the 2026 Paris Arnopoulos Annual Lecture, to be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 19:00.

This year’s lecture, entitled “Ancient and Modern Approaches to Tyranny”, explores how Classical Greek thought can contribute to the analysis of contemporary sociopolitical phenomena. The event will examine key issues related to governance, democracy, and tyranny, reflecting on the relevance of ancient Greek ideas in understanding modern political realities.

PROGRAM

Welcome Remarks
Prof. Jacques Y. Perreault
Director, Canadian Institute in Greece

Keynote Lecture
Dr. Ryan Balot
Professor of Political Science and Classics, University of Toronto
Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada

“An Archaeology of Tyranny: Fear, Ambition, and Power”

Responses and Reflections
Dr. Chloe Balla
Professor of Ancient Philosophy, University of Crete

Dr. Lamprini Rori
Assistant Professor in Political Analysis,
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Panel Discussion

EVENT DETAILS

  • Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

  • Time: 19:00

  • Location: Canadian Institute in Greece
    Nick Mirkopoulos Centre, Athens

  • Language: English

LIVE STREAM

Watch the event live:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2rYWwZmaow

Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Time: 19:00 Location: Canadian Institute in Greece Nick Mirkopoulos Centre, Athens