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{{Short description|Geopolitical strategist}}
'''John Sitilides''' (Born February 8, 1962, [[Jersey City, New Jersey]] is a government relations and international relations specialist, serving as Principal at Trilogy Advisors LLC.
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'''John Sitilides''' is a [[Washington, D.C.]] geopolitical strategist and diplomacy consultant to the [[United States Department of State|U.S. Department of State]].
In partnership with former Members of Congress, he manages a client portfolio including environmental regulation, private property rights, energy technology, and natural resources issues.


Since 2006, Sitilides chairs the State Department's Advanced Area Studies Program for Southeast Europe (under a U.S. government contract) at the [[Foreign Service Institute]], the primary training institution for U.S. diplomats and other foreign policy professionals.<ref name=NEOS>{{Cite web|url=https://neoskosmos.com/en/2019/09/22/news/world/john-sitilides-fact-driven-foreign-policy-fuels-this-washington-insider/|title=John Sitilides: fact-driven foreign policy fuels this Washington insider|date=September 22, 2019|accessdate=18 December 2022}}</ref>
Current projects include federal budget authorization and water infrastructure projects, Clean Water Act wetlands permitting, and technology communication strategies.


He was Board Chairman of the [[Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars|Woodrow Wilson Center]] Southeast Europe Project, directing policy, research & forecast analysis on U.S., NATO & EU geopolitical, commercial, and security interests throughout southeastern Europe, from 2005 to 2011.<ref name=NEOS/>
Sitilides serves on the Board of Directors of 3doo, Inc., a global 3-D media technology company, and of [[Biovest International]], a biopharmaceutical company developing personalized cancer vaccines to treat non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and other blood cancers.


As Principal at Trilogy Advisors LLC since 2005, Sitilides manages a government affairs portfolio specializing in regulatory reform. He has testified before Congress, and is a regular media commentator on national security and American politics on broadcast, print and digital media.
Under a U.S. government contract, Sitilides manages the [[U.S. State Department]]'s professional development program for senior U.S. diplomats in Greece and Cyprus, in conjunction with the Turkey program.

Twice recognized by the State Department for expertise in public policy and international relations, Sitilides speaks on American politics and geopolitical risk at investor and business conferences, and before government, military and intelligence community audiences.


==Education==
==Education==
Sitilides received his Master's Degree in International Affairs at the [[Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs]] in 1986, with specialization in International Security Policy and Western European Affairs, and his Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from [[Queens College]] in 1983.
Sitilides received his master's degree in international and public affairs at the [[Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs]] in 1986, with specialization in international security policy and Western European affairs, and his bachelor's degree in political science from [[Queens College]] in 1983.


==Career==
==Career==
Sitilides began as a communications and legislative aide to U.S. Senator [[Al D'Amato]] (Republican of New York) from 1985 to 1993, and on the senator's two successful re-election campaigns. He was a government affairs strategist to AKT Development Corporation, a major land development corporation in [[Sacramento, California]], where he managed Congressional & Executive branch agency lobbying & communications strategies on federal wetlands, endangered species, and property rights issues from 1993 to 1997.
Sitilides began as a communications and legislative aide to U.S. senator [[Al D'Amato]] (Republican of New York) from 1985 to 1993, and on the senator's successful 1986 & 1992 re-election campaigns.


He was a government affairs strategist to AKT Development Corporation, a major land development corporation in [[Sacramento, California]], where he managed Congressional & Executive branch agency lobbying & communications strategies on federal wetlands, endangered species, and property rights issues from 1993 to 1997.
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In 1998, he launched the Western Policy Center, a [[Washington, D.C.]] international relations organization researching and forecasting U.S. political, commercial and security issues in southeastern Europe. After seven years as Executive Director, overseeing strategic planning, policy analysis, political and corporate communications, and financial management, he negotiated its merger with the [[Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars]] to establish the Southeast Europe Project, where he served as Chairman, Board of Advisors from 2005–2010. He also served on the Commerce Department’s U.S.-Greece Initiative for Technology Cooperation in the Balkans.


In 1998, he launched the Western Policy Center, a Washington, D.C. international relations organization researching and forecasting U.S., NATO & EU political, commercial and security issues in southeastern Europe.
Twice formally recognized by the [[State Department]] for international affairs expertise, Sitilides has testified before Congress on U.S.-European relations<ref>[http://commdocs.house.gov/committees/intlrel/hfa73068.000/hfa73068_0f.htm Appearances before Congress]</ref> and delivered geopolitical risk analyses at the Istanbul World Political Forum (2012 and 2013), the Institutional Investor Family Office Wealth Management Forum, the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, the U.S. Joint Forces Command, the U.S. Army Management Training Center, and the National Defense University.


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After seven years as executive director, overseeing strategic planning, policy analysis, political and corporate communications, and financial management, he negotiated its 2004 merger with the [[Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars]] to establish the Southeast Europe Project, where he served as chairman, board of advisors from 2005 to 2011.
A media commentator on national politics and global affairs, Sitilides has been interviewed or featured in U.S., European and other international broadcast, print and new media including: [[Fox News Channel]],<ref>[http://video.foxnews.com/v/2064129660001/eye-popping-proposed-epa-regulations/#sp=show-clips]</ref><ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,591788,00.html]</ref> [[CNN]], [[CNN International]], The New York Times,<ref>[http://query.nytimes.com/search/sitesearch?query=john+sitilides+articles&less=multimedia ''New York Times'' report on Sitilides]</ref> ''[[The Washington Post]]'', ''[[The Washington Times]]'', ''[[The Wall Street Journal]]'', ''[[International Herald Tribune]]'', ''[[The Weekly Standard]]'', ''[[Associated Press]]'', ''[[Bloomberg News]]'', TheStreet.com,<ref>[http://www.thestreet.com/story/10696750/2/consumers-greece-the-focus-in-coming-week.html]</ref> Kiplinger Business Forecasts, BBC News, ''Asia Times'', [[National Public Radio]], [[Voice of America]],<ref>[http://www.voanews.com/greek/archive/2003-09/a-2003-09-10-8-1.cfm ''Voice of America'' (2003)]</ref> and [[Radio Free Europe]].


In 2005, he launched Trilogy Advisors LLC and resumed his government affairs and strategic communications practice. He also served as an alternate member of the Commerce Department's U.S.-Greece Initiative for Technology Cooperation in the Balkans, under President George W. Bush.
Sitilides serves on the Board of Directors of International Orthodox Christian Charities, a global humanitarian organization; Leadership 100, a national Greek Orthodox foundation; and on the Parish Council of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Bethesda, MD.


A member of the [[Federalist Society]] for Law and Public Policy Studies, the Association of Former Senate Aides, and the Columbia University Club of Washington, D.C., he received the 2007 “Greek Letters and Culture Award” for his contributions to the advancement of classical knowledge in American education, religion and culture.
He is a member of the Association of International Risk Intelligence Professionals; the Intelligence and National Security Alliance, the U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation, the Columbia University Club of Washington D.C., the Association of Former Senate Aides, the [[Federalist Society]] for Law and Public Policy Studies, and the New York State Society of Washington D.C. He received the 2007 "Greek Letters and Culture Award" for his contributions to the advancement of classical knowledge in American education, religion and culture.


==Published works==
==Published works==
* "Cementing A Long-Term Deal With Greece," Washington Times, June 5, 2017
* "Threatening Farmers' Property Rights," Washington Times, May 1, 2017
* "How Global Risks Will Test the Trump Administration," Washington Times, January 13, 2017
* "The National Infrastructure Dilemma," Washington Times, December 9, 2016
* "Vortex of Turmoil, Vacuum of Power," Washington Times, June 4, 2016
* "A Question of Engagement: Geopolitics and the American Factor," (policy essay) ''Foundation for European & Foreign Policy'', May 2014
* "The Modern Geopolitics of the Cyprus Question," (policy essay) ''Mediterranean Quarterly'', Winter 2014
* "The Modern Geopolitics of the Cyprus Question," (policy essay) ''Mediterranean Quarterly'', Winter 2014
* "The View From Across The Atlantic," (essay) ''Odyssey Magazine'', November–December 2009
* "The View From Across The Atlantic," (essay) ''Odyssey Magazine'', November/December 2009
* "Quiet Bridge-Building in Greek-Turkish Relations," (co-authored op-ed) ''Washington Times'', January 26, 2008
* "Quiet Bridge-Building in Greek-Turkish Relations," (co-authored op-ed) ''Washington Times'', January 26, 2008
* "Forward East: Euro-Atlantic Security in the Black Sea Basin," (book chapter), published by the NATO Science for Peace and Security Committee (2007)
* "Forward East: Euro-Atlantic Security in the Black Sea Basin," (book chapter), published by the NATO Science for Peace and Security Committee (2007)
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==External links==
==External links==
* http://www.crunchbase.com/person/john-sitilides
*[http://sitilides.com/ John Sitilides Official Website]
* http://video.foxnews.com/v/2064129660001/eye-popping-proposed-epa-regulations/
* http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/03/12/mideast-revolution-not-being-televised/
* {{C-SPAN|johnsitilides}}
* http://www.wikistrat.com/experts/john-sitilides/
* http://www.thecurtisinitiative.com/2013/09/23/october-20th-2013-special-guest-john-sitilides/
* http://keynotespeakers.com/speaker_detail.php?speakerid=4670
* http://www.3doo.com
* http://www.biovest.com/about-biovest/management-team-a-directors
* http://iocc.org/aboutiocc_boardofdirectors.aspx
* http://www.l100.org/Default.aspx?tabid=56
* http://www.balkanalysis.com/greece/2011/01/20/greek-domestic-and-foreign-policy-challenges-and-opportunities-in-2011-and-beyond-interview-with-john-sitilides/
* http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/23/AR2011012303692.html
* http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704590704576092212247775264.html
* http://www.thestreet.com/story/10696750/2/consumers-greece-the-focus-in-coming-week.html
* http://www.balkanalysis.com/greece/2011/01/20/greek-domestic-and-foreign-policy-challenges-and-opportunities-in-2011-and-beyond-interview-with-john-sitilides/
* http://www.nbcnews.com/id/22552742/ns/world_news-europe/t/bush-endorses-turkeys-bid-join-eu/#.U3EZxYbAzvY
* http://commdocs.house.gov/committees/intlrel/hfa73068.000/hfa73068_0f.htm


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Revision as of 01:54, 16 December 2024

John Sitilides
Born (1962-02-08) February 8, 1962 (age 62)
Jersey City, NJ
EducationColumbia University School of International and Public Affairs (1986); Queens College (1983)
Websitesitilides.com

John Sitilides is a Washington, D.C. geopolitical strategist and diplomacy consultant to the U.S. Department of State.

Since 2006, Sitilides chairs the State Department's Advanced Area Studies Program for Southeast Europe (under a U.S. government contract) at the Foreign Service Institute, the primary training institution for U.S. diplomats and other foreign policy professionals.[1]

He was Board Chairman of the Woodrow Wilson Center Southeast Europe Project, directing policy, research & forecast analysis on U.S., NATO & EU geopolitical, commercial, and security interests throughout southeastern Europe, from 2005 to 2011.[1]

As Principal at Trilogy Advisors LLC since 2005, Sitilides manages a government affairs portfolio specializing in regulatory reform. He has testified before Congress, and is a regular media commentator on national security and American politics on broadcast, print and digital media.

Education

Sitilides received his master's degree in international and public affairs at the Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs in 1986, with specialization in international security policy and Western European affairs, and his bachelor's degree in political science from Queens College in 1983.

Career

Sitilides began as a communications and legislative aide to U.S. senator Al D'Amato (Republican of New York) from 1985 to 1993, and on the senator's successful 1986 & 1992 re-election campaigns.

He was a government affairs strategist to AKT Development Corporation, a major land development corporation in Sacramento, California, where he managed Congressional & Executive branch agency lobbying & communications strategies on federal wetlands, endangered species, and property rights issues from 1993 to 1997.

In 1998, he launched the Western Policy Center, a Washington, D.C. international relations organization researching and forecasting U.S., NATO & EU political, commercial and security issues in southeastern Europe.

After seven years as executive director, overseeing strategic planning, policy analysis, political and corporate communications, and financial management, he negotiated its 2004 merger with the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars to establish the Southeast Europe Project, where he served as chairman, board of advisors from 2005 to 2011.

In 2005, he launched Trilogy Advisors LLC and resumed his government affairs and strategic communications practice. He also served as an alternate member of the Commerce Department's U.S.-Greece Initiative for Technology Cooperation in the Balkans, under President George W. Bush.

He is a member of the Association of International Risk Intelligence Professionals; the Intelligence and National Security Alliance, the U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation, the Columbia University Club of Washington D.C., the Association of Former Senate Aides, the Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies, and the New York State Society of Washington D.C. He received the 2007 "Greek Letters and Culture Award" for his contributions to the advancement of classical knowledge in American education, religion and culture.

Published works

  • "Cementing A Long-Term Deal With Greece," Washington Times, June 5, 2017
  • "Threatening Farmers' Property Rights," Washington Times, May 1, 2017
  • "How Global Risks Will Test the Trump Administration," Washington Times, January 13, 2017
  • "The National Infrastructure Dilemma," Washington Times, December 9, 2016
  • "Vortex of Turmoil, Vacuum of Power," Washington Times, June 4, 2016
  • "A Question of Engagement: Geopolitics and the American Factor," (policy essay) Foundation for European & Foreign Policy, May 2014
  • "The Modern Geopolitics of the Cyprus Question," (policy essay) Mediterranean Quarterly, Winter 2014
  • "The View From Across The Atlantic," (essay) Odyssey Magazine, November/December 2009
  • "Quiet Bridge-Building in Greek-Turkish Relations," (co-authored op-ed) Washington Times, January 26, 2008
  • "Forward East: Euro-Atlantic Security in the Black Sea Basin," (book chapter), published by the NATO Science for Peace and Security Committee (2007)
  • "U.S. Policy in the Islamic World", (book chapter) see Public Lectures Yearbook, published by the Diplomatic Institute of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria (2006)
  • "The Road Through Brussels: The U.S.-Turkey Agenda", (policy essay) Turkish Policy Quarterly, Summer 2005
  • "Strategic Engagement in a New Era", (essay) BBC International, October 2004

References

  1. ^ a b "John Sitilides: fact-driven foreign policy fuels this Washington insider". September 22, 2019. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
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