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On this episode of Advances in Care , host Erin Welsh and Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia discuss the highlights of Dr. Smith’s 40+ year career as a cardiac surgeon and how the culture of Columbia has been a catalyst for innovation in cardiac care. Dr. Smith describes the excitement of helping to pioneer the institution’s heart transplant program in the 1980s, when it was just one of only three hospitals in the country practicing heart transplantation. Dr. Smith also explains how a unique collaboration with Columbia’s cardiology team led to the first of several groundbreaking trials, called PARTNER (Placement of AoRTic TraNscatheteR Valve), which paved the way for a monumental treatment for aortic stenosis — the most common heart valve disease that is lethal if left untreated. During the trial, Dr. Smith worked closely with Dr. Martin B. Leon, Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and Chief Innovation Officer and the Director of the Cardiovascular Data Science Center for the Division of Cardiology. Their findings elevated TAVR, or transcatheter aortic valve replacement, to eventually become the gold-standard for aortic stenosis patients at all levels of illness severity and surgical risk. Today, an experienced team of specialists at Columbia treat TAVR patients with a combination of advancements including advanced replacement valve materials, three-dimensional and ECG imaging, and a personalized approach to cardiac care. Finally, Dr. Smith shares his thoughts on new frontiers of cardiac surgery, like the challenge of repairing the mitral and tricuspid valves, and the promising application of robotic surgery for complex, high-risk operations. He reflects on life after he retires from operating, and shares his observations of how NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia have evolved in the decades since he began his residency. For more information visit nyp.org/Advances…
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It’s safe to say that Steve Bannon, a one-time close adviser to Donald Trump and the voice of the MAGA movement, has a unique role in both the Republican camp and in driving the conversation in Washington, DC in the Trump 2.0 era. Kathimerini’s Iliana Magra, who met with Steve Bannon last week in Washington, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss her in-depth interview with Bannon, which touched on his views on Greece, Turkey and the region, and the broader outlook for the Trump 2.0 era and the MAGA movement. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Steve Bannon: Greece would be finished in 10 years if Trump hadn’t returned to power Turkey detains nearly 300 people in raids on PKK suspects, including opposition figures Turkey detains 282 suspects in a dayslong operation against Kurdish insurgents 'We are back' Greek shipyards say after decades of pain…
The past week has thrown the Transatlantic relationship into turmoil, with the shocks for Europe coming one after the other. First Defense Secretary Hegseth said the US is no longer the “primary guarantor” of European security. This was followed up by President Trump’s phone call with Russia’s Vladimir Putin that seemed to sideline Ukraine and Europe. Then at the Munich Security Conference, Vice President J.D. Vance shocked attendees with a speech critiquing European democracy and effectively calling on Europeans to end the isolation of far-right parties. Steven Erlanger, the chief diplomatic correspondent for The New York Times covering Europe, joins Thanos Davelis with the latest analysis. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Donald Trump’s assault on Europe Vance Tells Europeans to Stop Shunning Parties Deemed Extreme After Munich, How Will Europe Handle Trump? European Leaders Meet in Paris as U.S. Pushes Ahead With Ukraine Plan Egypt, Cyprus sign gas export deals, boosting Eastern Mediterranean energy cooperation Top Greek scientist says the Santorini earthquake outlook remains uncertain…
Greece’s two-year term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council began at the outset of 2025. Since then, Greece has been at the heart of key discussions and initiatives - from playing a role in renewing the mandate of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus to the Security Council adopting its resolution on maritime security in the Red Sea. Lena Argiri, the DC correspondent for ERT - the Greek Public Broadcasting Company - and Kathimerini, joins Thanos Davelis as we break down Greece’s priorities on the Security Council, and explain what this means for the country’s global diplomatic standing. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Greece begins two-year term at UN Security Council UN Security Council adopts Red Sea resolution drafted by Greece, US Cyprus and Chevron-led group agree on updated plan for offshore field Cyprus and Egypt to sign natural gas commercialization agreements Greek military eyes technological leap…
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World leaders met in Paris earlier this week for the AI Action Summit, a global summit on artificial intelligence. While France and the EU pledged to mobilize hundreds of billions of dollars in investments in the AI sector, Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who was also in Paris, put a spotlight on how Greece is helping to shape European developments in this critical sector. Yannis Mastrogeorgiou, the Special Secretary of Foresight in the Presidency of the Greek Government and the Coordinator of the National Advisory Committee on Artificial Intelligence, joins Thanos Davelis to look into Greece’s broader AI strategy. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Greece is helping to shape developments in AI, Mitsotakis says EU to mobilise €200 billion for AI investment Athens and Nicosia set Syria terms Athens offers support to rebuild Syria NATO tests new deployment model without US ahead of Ukraine war anniversary…
This past weekend voters in Kosovo went to the polls in an election that many saw as critical for the future of its relations with the US and the EU, but also when it comes to stalled talks with Serbia to normalize ties. Prime Minister Albin Kurti, who has pushed hardline policies vis-a-vis Kosovo’s Serbs, won the general election, but his party fell short of a majority and will need to find a coalition partner to remain in power. Expert Charles Kupchan joins Thanos Davelis to break down why these elections matter not just for Kosovo, but for the Western Balkans and the broader region. Charles Kupchan is a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and professor of international affairs at Georgetown University in the Walsh School of Foreign Service and Department of Government. He previously served as special assistant to the president and senior director for European affairs on the staff of the National Security Council in the Obama administration. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Why Kosovo's Election Matters For The Region And The World Kosovo PM Albin Kurti wins election amid tensions with Brussels and Washington Serbia: Students mark 100 days since deadly canopy collapse Trump Says Call With Putin Is Beginning of Ukraine Peace Negotiations Trump and Putin stun Europe with peace plan for Ukraine President-elect Tasoulas calls for national unity and social solidarity…
For the past decade, Cyprus, the EU’s easternmost state and the closest to the Middle East, has stood as one of the EU’s frontline states when it comes to the migration crisis. The fall of the Assad regime in Syria and the conflicts in Lebanon and Gaza are now raising new questions about migration and regional security. Nicholas Ioannides, the Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection of Cyprus, joins Thanos Davelis to break down these shifting dynamics on migration and on the security front, and explore how cooperation with partners in the region, the EU, and the US, is going to be critical in tackling these challenges. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Hundreds of Syrians drop asylum bids in Cyprus since Assad’s fall, minister says More than 1,000 Syrians have withdrawn asylum applications in Cyprus, another 500 have returned home Poland will not implement Migration Pact, Donald Tusk tells Ursula von der Leyen US leadership key to Middle East stability, experts say at 6th Southeast Europe Forum Dendias highlights Greece’s strategic role in US foreign policy Turkish Navy continues to shadow Greek surveys north of Crete…
We’re coming to you from the sidelines of the 6th Delphi Forum in Washington DC, a two-day conference organized by HALC, Kathimerini’s English Edition, and the Delphi Economic Forum today, where the spotlight is on Greece, Cyprus, Southeast Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean. This is a region at the crossroads of three continents and at the heart of exciting developments. Georgia Logothetis, HALC’s Managing Director, joins Thanos Davelis as we bring you the latest from DC. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Discussing regional developments in Washington Greece presses France over missile sale to Turkey Cypriot president- Turkish Cypriot leader say they’re ready for UN-led meeting to restart peace talks…
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A few months after Russia’s President Putin invaded Ukraine, Russia and Turkey used a nuclear project to sidestep US sanctions. In short, Moscow slipped billions of dollars through US banks into Turkey, from which the money could bankroll Russian state initiatives. Now US prosecutors are eyeing $2 billion worth of Russian funds that are stuck at JP Morgan. Costas Paris, a senior reporter for The Wall Street Journal who wrote an exclusive on this story, joins Thanos Davelis to look into this sanctions evasion scheme involving Moscow and Ankara, and break down what questions this raises for Washington. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Moscow Has $2 Billion Stuck at JPMorgan. The U.S. Isn’t Sure What to Do With It. Schools on 4 Greek islands will stay shut next week as earthquakes continue Kosovo heads to election clouded by tensions with Serbia…
A story that's been in and out of the headlines in Greece lately has to do with France and the potential sale of Meteor missiles to Turkey. While the story is putting Greece’s relations with France and other EU partners in the spotlight, it also raises questions about European arms sales to countries like Turkey. This debate comes amid calls for Europe to spend much more on its own defence, something Prime Minister Mitsotakis weighed in on with a recent Financial Times op-ed. Vassilis Nedos, Kathimerini’s diplomatic and defense editor, joins Thanos Davelis with the backstory on this potential arms sale to Ankara, while looking into the broader debate on European defense. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Paris seeks to allay Greek concerns on missile sale to Turkey Europe must spend more on its own defence PM mulling timing and scope of cabinet reshuffle Turkey's growing power pollution a sign of things to come…
A provisional mining deal last year between Turkey and Niger, one of the world’s biggest uranium producers, has analysts asking if Turkey is taking quiet yet deliberate steps toward producing enriched uranium fuel, a step that could one day lead to nuclear weapons. Andrea Stricker, the deputy director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ (FDD) Nonproliferation and Biodefense Program and an FDD research fellow, joins Thanos Davelis to break down President Erdogan’s nuclear ambitions and the risk of a nuclear Turkey. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: FAQ: Is Turkey the Next Nuclear Proliferant State? Turkey Eyes Niger Mining Projects Amid Competition for Uranium Turkish corvette off Crete signals Ankara’s intent Hundreds of Syrians drop asylum bids in Cyprus since Assad’s fall, minister says…
According to recent reports - notably in the Financial Times - the EU is debating a return to Russian gas as part of a Ukraine peace deal, with officials from Germany and Hungary endorsing the idea. This discussion is unfolding as President Trump is threatening tariffs against the EU if it doesn’t buy more American LNG, and as Europe grapples with the broader question of whether it needs to prepare for a post-America Europe. Max Bergmann, the director of the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program and the Stuart Center in Euro-Atlantic and Northern European Studies at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins Thanos Davelis as we look into this energy debate and the future of the US-Europe relationship. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: EU debates return to Russian gas as part of Ukraine peace deal Trump Needs a Plan to Get Europeans to Step Up on Defense Syria's interim leader holds talks with key ally Turkey on his second international trip Santorini mass exodus ongoing as tremors persist…
Last week President Christodoulides delivered his annual “State of the Union” address, highlighting his vision for Cyprus in 2025. The President laid out an ambitious reform agenda that will not only modernize Cyprus, but improve the brand of Cyprus both on the international stage and in the eyes of its own citizens. Irene Piki, the Deputy Minister to the President of the Republic of Cyprus, joins Thanos Davelis to break down the President’s top priorities and his vision to improve the daily lives of people in a continuously changing Cyprus. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Christodoulides unveils ambitious plans in State of the Union address Cyprus in US Visa Waiver Program soon Brussels vows ‘firm’ response to threatened Trump tariffs as EU braces for trade war Opposition parties divided on PM no-confidence motion over Tempe train crash Poll: 8 in 10 Greeks disapprove of government’s handling of Tempe case…
Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democrat and President Trump’s choice to serve as the Director of National Intelligence, just went through a tense Senate confirmation hearing, facing bipartisan skepticism about her suitability for the role. Georgia Logothetis, HALC’s Managing Director, joins Thanos Davelis to look into Gabbard’s political transformation, her past criticism of Turkey’s President Erdogan and where she stands on Hellenic issues, and the broader takeaways from Gabbard’s hearing and the hearings of other key nominees for Cabinet positions. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Gabbard’s Hearing Turns Tense Over Snowden Questions What Trump’s Nominees Revealed Tulsi Gabbard’s road to Damascus Gabbard faces bipartisan doubt in spy job hearing; Patel gets GOP embrace as FBI pick Christodoulides unveils ambitious plans in State of the Union address Greece, Cyprus, others urge EU Commission to protect elections in Europe from foreign interference…
Top lawmakers from the pro-Kurdish People’s Equality and Democracy Party have now met with Abdullah Ocalan, the jailed leader of the PKK, on a few occasions, generating some buzz around the potential for a deal that could bring the decades-long conflict between the Turkish state and the Kurds to an end. This is taking place amid seismic geopolitical shifts in the region, especially in Syria. Henri Barkey, an adjunct senior fellow for Middle East studies at the Council on Foreign Relations and the Cohen chair in international relations at Lehigh University, joins Thanos Davelis as we look into the latest efforts to bring an end to Turkey’s 40-year Kurdish conflict. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Turkey, Kurds move toward peace deal as lawmakers meet with PKK leader Ocalan What to know about the latest effort to bring an end to Turkey’s 40-year Kurdish conflict Greece strongly objects to sale of Meteor missile to Turkey Mitsotakis denies cover-up accusations in Tempe railway disaster…
President Trump promised to shake up how Washington does business, and he has wasted no time since his inauguration. From executive orders to a call with Denmark’s leader over Greenland, Trump seems to be making good on his pledge to disrupt American domestic and foreign policy. What will this mean for the US and its allies, particularly in Europe? Expert James Lindsay joins Thanos Davelis to look into President Trump’s disruptive foreign policy agenda and how it could impact America’s friends and allies. James M. Lindsay is the Mary and David Boies distinguished senior fellow in U.S. foreign policy and director of Fellowship Affairs at the Council on Foreign Relations, the host of the weekly podcast The President’s Inbox. His most recent book, co-authored with Ivo H. Daalder, is The Empty Throne: America’s Abdication of Global Leadership . You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Donald Trump’s Disruptive First Days U.S. Foreign Policy on the Eve of Disruption Europe’s leaders plot to stop Trump from taking Greenland Albania amends Greek identity legislation More positive signs in tourism…
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