Nikolaos Giannopoulos

Dr. Nikolaos Giannopoulos, International Relations Ph.D., University of Athens. He holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Sociobiology, Neurosciences, and Education from the University of Athens and a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Applied Strategy and International Security, the University of Plymouth. He is a political-military researcher with over thirty-five years of experience in academic and government sectors specializing in security, crisis management, risk management, due diligence, compliance, counter-terrorism, and counterespionage activities involving the civilian and military sectors. As a researcher, he has examined and assessed regional and global trends/issues and developments related to transnational Terrorism, political-military development, and social-cultural fissures. As a military analyst/researcher, he authored and developed critical studies on foreign political-military intentions, terrorist activities, and military and paramilitary developments to address the volatile and shifting security environment of multiple countries within Africa and the Middle East. Expert in conducting analysis, research, and report production in support of due diligence and compliance actions, having authored and reviewed hundreds of assessments for executive / senior-level management and leadership in Greece and abroad. Expert in counter-terrorism and counterintelligence operations. Writings: • The Organized Crime as a destabilizing factor in the Balkans (2004) • The War Games as Application of Game Theory and Strategic Thinking. (2008) • Non- Linear Dynamics of War. Chaos and Complexity in military operations (2009) • Social Exclusion and Terrorism: Exploring the Scope of Bilateral Relations Using Game Theory. (2010) • A critical assessment of Islamic Terrorism: Root causes and the problems of formulation of a shared ideological and political approach in the West (2016) • A Critical Overview of State-building: The Case of Kosovo (2018) • Suicide attacks as a form of Terrorism. Understanding the phenomenon using Game Theory (2019) • The Global Menace: Understanding and Combating Terrorism (2020) • Suicide Terrorism: The Ultimate Sacrifice (2021) • Terrorist or Freedom Fighter?: The Right to Resist (2022) • Storytelling 101: A Parent's Guide to Crafting Magical Tales (2023) • Public Speaking Mastery: How to Speak Confidently and Clearly (2023) • Confidence Unleashed: Empower Yourself for a Fulfilling Life (2023) • Negotiation Mastery: A Beginner's Guide to Winning at the Table (2023) Dr. Nikolaos Giannopoulos is a social skills expert helping individuals communicate with more purpose, power, and impact. He has numerous publications and presentations and helps people deal with difficult situations.