A constant request from Greeks everywhere is the creation of an initiative that will unite the forces of Hellenism across the globe and simultaneously connect them to the center, so that they can strengthen the voice of Greece and broaden the prospects of Greeks.

Nikos Konstantaras describes Komvos as an initiative inspired by this need and demand of Hellenism, which recently evolved into a non-profit organization, in his article in Kathimerini on Sunday, May 8, 2022.

Komvos, therefore, brings together people from various fields of science and many countries, with the common goal of contributing to the struggle that Greeks are facing in this difficult era. It has strong support from important institutions in Greece. Moreover, it does not claim uniqueness but aims to bring together organizations and networks to contribute to the achievement of major goals. It will support existing initiatives and propose new ones. However, beyond the large projects in which it can play an important role, the ‘Hub’ will be even more useful as a reliable organization free from partisan commitments.

The war in Ukraine, the aggressive stance of Turkey, the general instability in the region, and the effects of the pandemic require new ideas, difficult decisions, and national consensus. An organization that unites brilliant minds in Greece and the diaspora, and which can express opinions and propose solutions with only the national interest in mind, can offer invaluable services,” writes Nikos Konstantaras.

He also refers to the participation in Komvos of so many prominent Greeks and the actions it will undertake: “While the ‘coexistence’ of its members is, in itself, a serious forum for exchanging ideas and general discussion, Komvos will focus on ‘developing innovative proposals with developmental and geostrategic content, which promote the international presence and influence of Hellenism.’

The Big Challenge

This goal will be achieved by creating ad hoc networks of global Hellenism and their collaboration with other suitable international or national networks to promote joint actions.” The “big challenge,” he considers, is “how to overcome bureaucratic obstacles, which, no matter how much the Greek administration digitalizes, do not disappear, and how such an organization will be financed and managed without wasting the energy and time of its members. In other words, how will it overcome the barriers that always arise in front of any valuable initiative, so that members can offer what they have to give to the collective struggle without hindrance.”

Read the full article by Nikos Konstantaras in the printed edition of Kathimerini on Sunday, May 8, 2022, or in its online version.

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