Nikolaos Dendias was born in Corfu and hails from Paxi. He is a graduate of the Athens College and of the Athens University Law School (with honors). He holds a Master of Laws (LL.M) from the University of London, specializing in Maritime and Insurance Law (University College – UCL) and Criminology (London School of Economics – LSE). He is a Supreme Court Lawyer. Nikolaos Dendias was first elected Member of Parliament in 2004 and has been re-elected ever since. He has served as Minister of Justice (2009), Minister of Public Order and Citizen Protection (2012-2014), Minister of Development and Competitiveness (2014), Minister of National Defense (2014-2015) and Minister of Foreign Affairs (2019-2023). In June 2023 he was reappointed Minister of National Defense. He is married to Dafni Lala and has three children.
Saturday 25
09.00 - 09.35
In Conversation
Leto Hall | Amalia Hotel
09.35 - 10.15
The New Era of Deterrence: Navigating Challenges in a Changing World
Leto Hall | Amalia Hotel
Introductory Remarks
Nikolaos Dendias, Minister of National Defense, Hellenic Republic