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Ioannis Baltzois
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Ioannis Ath. Baltzois, Lieutenant General (ret.) and president of the Hellenic Institute of Strategic Studies (ELISME), was born in Arta and graduated in 1976, from the Evelpidon Military School, named second lieutenant of Cavalry - Armored (TH). He served in all the administrative and staff positions prescribed by his rank, in Thrace, in the Anat islands. Aegean within the country, as well as in foreign locations.
In addition, he was appointed and served in special positions such as:
• Observer of the EU during the Bosnian war (1993-94) and ECMM (European Community Monitor Mission) Operations Center at RC ZENICA in central Bosnia and RC KNIN, in Krajina.
• Supporter of the late president of the republic Kostis Stefanopoulos from 1995-2000.
• Defense Follower at TEL AVIB, from 2000 until 2003, during the 2nd Palestinian Intifada, Al Aqsa.
He has graduated from all the prescribed Army schools.
They are also:
 Graduate of the Higher School of War (today ADISPO),
 Graduate of the School of National Defense (SETHA).
 Diploma holder of the Tactical Intelligence School, from Ft Huachuca, Arizona, of the US Army.
 Holder of a Master's Degree (M.Sc), in Geopolitical Analysis, Geostrategic Synthesis and Defense & International Security studies of the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens.
 Speaks the English language.
 He has received all the prescribed medals and awards of the E.D. as well as moral awards, a total of 14 medals. He has been honored with the medals of six European states (Portugal, Poland, Cyprus, Estonia, as well as the EU, for his participation as an observer in the Bosnian war), as well as by the A.M. the King of Sweden. He has also been awarded in 2003, the title (after graduation) of the Little Crusader of the Order of the Orthodox Crusaders of the Holy Sepulcher by His Holiness the Patriarch of Jerusalem.
 He is a columnist in print and electronic press, with hundreds of published articles. He is a geopolitical analyst on television and radio. Lecturer at the Ministry of Defense, Military Schools, Institutes, Universities, Municipalities and with participation in dozens of conferences and seminars on geopolitics and not only analysis.
He participates as authors in the books of ELISME,
o Eastern Mediterranean – Present and Future (2017).
o Greece-Albania Relations, Problems & Prospects (2020).
o 200 Years since the Revolution of 1821. (2021)
o Hybrid Wars (2022).
o Africa. (2023).
He is married and has two children and three grandchildren.

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We are on the prelude to a world war.

We are on the prelude to a world war.

Lieutenant General (retd) Ioannis Baltzoi analyzes the dangerous escalation in the Middle East, the US-Iran confrontation, control of the Strait of Hormuz and the possibility of expanding military operations. At the same time, he refers to the role of Israel, Hezbollah and...

Baltzoi: Bad development for Greece

Baltzoi: Bad development for Greece

A clear warning about developments in NATO and the role that Turkey is taking on was issued by Lieutenant General (retd) Ioannis Baltzoi, president of ELISME, speaking to Naftemporiki TV. A clear warning about developments in NATO and the role that Turkey is taking on...

Military action against Greece!

Military action against Greece!

Analysis by Geopolitico.gr Lieutenant General (retd) Ioannis Baltzoi speaks on Nikos Papadatos' channel, Diplomatic Front, about the Ukrainian maritime drone spotted off Lefkada, the threat of transferring the war to Greek seas, the stance of...

The US's operational "failures" and the solutions

The US's operational "failures" and the solutions

Ioannis Baltzoi, a retired lieutenant general with many years of experience in defense, security and geopolitical strategy issues, takes a clear and well-documented position in his television interview, shedding light on the critical developments shaping the international scene. In...

THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE

THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE

The geopolitical developments in the Middle East in recent times have been rapid, interesting and decisive for the future of the entire region, and it is estimated by many that it is almost certain that they will ultimately change the existing security architecture. In...

Baltzoi: Greece took courage from Israel!

Baltzoi: Greece took courage from Israel!

On Thessaly Television, Lieutenant General (retd.) Ioannis Baltzoi, president of the Institute for Strategic Studies, comments on the rapid developments in the field of defense and foreign policy, emphasizing the new balances that are being formed internationally. In...

On Zelensky's recent visit to Greece

On Zelensky's recent visit to Greece

Lieutenant General (retd) Ioannis Baltzoi, President of the Hellenic Institute for Strategic Studies, gives a revealing interview to the "N" channel. In well-documented and straightforward language, he comments on Volodymyr Zelensky's recent visit to Greece, analyzing the...

It's no coincidence that Guilfoyle

It's no coincidence that Guilfoyle

There are people who don't just pass by the spotlight — they leave a mark. Guilfoyle is no random figure on the political and communications scene. With the power of her presence, her rhetorical strategy, and her ability to provoke reactions, she has become...

The who is who of Hama

The who is who of Hama

The Islamic organization Hamas has accepted some important points of Trump's plan to end the war, transfer power to Gaza, and release Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. They are expected...

ASTROMATA

ASTROMATA

The term "star-eyed" is a traditional description used in Smyrna to describe women with beautiful, bright eyes. Specifically, the people of Asia Minor used expressions such as "perdikomata", "star-eyed" and "schizamygdalati" to describe...

The Iconic "Shield of Achilles"

The Iconic "Shield of Achilles"

Just recently, in the Greek Parliament, the Prime Minister and the Minister of National Defense presented the 12-year Long-Term Defense Armaments Planning (LTDP), a program that foresees defense spending of 25 billion euros until 2037. An emblematic position in our defense...

We have many Nenekous and no Kolokotronis.

We have many Nenekous and no Kolokotronis.

Lieutenant General (ret.) and President of the Hellenic Institute for Strategic Studies (EL.I.S.M.E.) Ioannis Baltzoi on the show “Commenting on Current Affairs”, in a discussion focusing on Greek-Turkish relations, national security and political leadership in...

We have gone completely crazy!

We have gone completely crazy!

Ioannis Baltzoi: There are conditions for the dissolution of NATO, as James Stavridis pointed out, and it is related to developments in Europe. Rutte is scratching his head in the mud of the shepherd. I saw some banter with Zelensky. The US is also threatening to leave the UN, which they consider...

Everyone will submit to Trump

Everyone will submit to Trump

Europe militarily without America is a dwarf. There is great interest in Ukraine's rare earths. The European Union has a need for rare earths, which it meets from China. It is dependent on Beijing for heavy rare earth elements. In...

“THE GEOPOLITICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF CRETE”

“THE GEOPOLITICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF CRETE”

THE CRETAN ASSOCIATION OF DUSSELDORF and the GREEK INSTITUTE FOR STRATEGIC STUDIES (https://elisme.gr) organized on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 17.00:XNUMX PM at the Parish Center of Saint Andrew the Apostle in Dusseldorf the Hesperide with the Theme: "THE GEOPOLITICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF...

Ukrainian crisis

Ukrainian crisis

In the latest developments in the Ukrainian crisis where the Russian forces are continuing the war of attrition against the forces of Ukraine, the General and head of ELISME, Mr. Yiannis Baltzois, refers. We remind you that a Russian sabotage group and...

BATTLE OF CRETE (20 May 1941 – 29 May 1941)

BATTLE OF CRETE (20 May 1941 – 29 May 1941)

THE BATTLE THAT CHANGED THE WAR The Battle of Crete is one of the most shocking, original and paradoxical battles of World War II. In Crete, the first crack was made in the German myth about the invincibility of the Axis. In Crete, the third act of...

Iran - Israel: The Escalation of War

Iran - Israel: The Escalation of War

Ioannis Baltzoi spoke to Parapolitika about the escalation of the war after Israel struck the Iranian Consulate. Among other things, General Baltzois reports: "The second strike, the one that took place yesterday killing 11 people - they say five, six were fired...

The war in Gaza

The war in Gaza

The war in Gaza continues for the fifth month and it seems that it will continue until the goals of the war are realized, as declared and still insisted by the Israeli leadership. The aims of the war for Israel are to completely eliminate politics and...

Blinken's ultimatum in Greece

Blinken's ultimatum in Greece

"Blinken's ultimatum to Greece" and the list of weapons we sent to Ukraine General Ioannis Baltzois was invited to the Militair.gr show, to expose his knowledge to Mr. Karvounopoulos, about the global - geopolitical realignments....

Israel - Palestine: "a strange war"

Israel - Palestine: "a strange war"

Interview - discussion of the lieutenant general Ioannis Baltzois on November 23, on the Thessaly TV show, on the most topical issue: Israel-Palestine. On the show Right and Left, Mr. Baltzoi, as a military analyst, one day before the...

The "forgotten war" in Ukraine

The "forgotten war" in Ukraine

Lieutenant-General Ioannis Baltzoi, president of ELISME, was invited to the "Exarchion" show, on the channel "Information and Thought", to testify his expertise on a topical issue. The "forgotten" due to the topicality of the war in Israel, but also...

Ethnic cleansing

Ethnic cleansing

In Artsakh we have an invasion and a contemporary ethnic cleansing of a people, the brother Armenian people, who have owned the area for 2.700 years. And yet he pays for the crimes of Lenin and Stalin, who determined by their own criteria what belongs to whom and to whom. THE...

Overview: Cyprus

Overview: Cyprus

Parallel behind-the-scenes processes for Cypriot, Greek-Turkish, Euro-Turkish, Germany in the first role: Preparation of recipe for communicating containers... (30/07/2023)...

Are you giving up on Greek-Turkish?

Are you giving up on Greek-Turkish?

Ioannis Baltzoi comments on the Thessaly TV in an interesting interview, considering all the material about our wider "neighborhood". The discussion, which can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBhKaedFnsg&t=55s, turned to diplomacy...

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