Greece needs strong public diplomacy and a powerful lobby that will push for the promotion of national interests in global centers of power. In both of these vital areas, we have fallen hopelessly behind.
This is unacceptable in such a dangerous and unpredictable international climate where geopolitical balances are being upended and the country must find its place again on the emerging map.
The government, in consultation with the opposition parties and the private sector, must mobilize all available forces and set ambitious goals, following the successful examples of our close partners, who have managed to gain permanent footholds and great influence.