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Geo – Civil Protection in Greece and Cyprus

Published January 26, 2026, 10:16
Geo – Civil Protection in Greece and Cyprus

The article examines the application of geopolitical analysis in Greece and Cyprus, starting with the classic theories of Mahan, Mackinder, and Spykman regarding naval power, control of the continent, and the “Rimland”. It refers to the D.I.M.E. framework and the modern approaches of Huntington and Nye to culture, identity, and power. In Greece, geopolitical analysis has developed both at a theoretical level (the Geopolitical School of Ioannis Mazis) and at an applied level (Filis, Stathakopoulos, Charalampidis). The “Greek Geopolitical School” combines the cultural dimension with the distinction between hard and soft power, considering power as a function of military, economic, political, and cultural factors. Furthermore, the article challenges the traditional categorization of Civil Protection within the “Military” pillar of power, arguing that its nature is more socio-political and based on trust, prevention, and restoration. It proposes a modern geopolitical reading that incorporates Civil Protection into all four pillars of power. The analysis focuses on the need for a holistic approach to power, taking into account all its dimensions, and adapting geopolitical theories to the modern challenges and specificities of the Greek and Cypriot realities. In summary, the article presents an overview of geopolitical thought and its application in Greece and Cyprus, highlighting the importance of a comprehensive and modern approach to power, including both military and cultural factors, as well as the need to revise the traditional categorization of Civil Protection.