In an era of increasing global mobility, the sale of citizenship and residency—commonly known as "Golden Passports" or "Golden Visas"—has become a burgeoning industry. Governments market these programs as economic opportunities, yet they raise pressing ethical, economic, and security concerns. Do these schemes promote investment, or do they exacerbate inequality and geopolitical tensions?
Join the Athens Columbia Global Center, the Harriman Institute, for a panel discussion, organized in partnership with Panteion University, featuring leading experts who will explore the policies, economics, and geopolitics of citizenship-for-investment programs worldwide.
Speakers:
Kristin Surak: Associate Professor of Political Sociology at the LSE and the author of The Golden Passport: Global Mobility for Millionaires
Alexander Cooley: Claire Tow Professor of Political Science at Barnard College, Columbia University, and the Vice Provost for Research, Libraries, and Academic Centers
Makarios Drousiotis: Investigative Journalist, Author of “Putin’s Island”
Moderator:
Andreas Gofas: Professor of International Relations at Panteion University, Member of the Board of Directors of the Institute of International Relations (IDIS)
Date & Time:
March 20th, 2025, at 7:00-8:30 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)
Location:
IDIS Center, Panteion University, Athens (Hill 3-5, 105 58, Athens)
Seats are limited—RSVP to secure your spot.
