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John Sitilides on Reshaping of Power in the Middle East
From Astoria to Washington, the strategist who treats geopolitics not as moral theatre, but as risk, leverage and consequence.
This is a summary of an article originally published in the Australian newspaper Neos Kosmos.
John Sitilides is a Washington-based geopolitical strategist who advises governments, institutions, and global corporations on navigating risk, resilience, and strategic decision-making in an increasingly unstable world. His expertise centers on the South-East Mediterranean, where energy security, alliance politics, and historical tensions converge.
From 2006 to 2023, Sitilides served under U.S. presidents from both parties as Southern Europe Regional Coordinator at the U.S. State Department’s Foreign Service Institute, the training ground for America’s professional diplomats. He previously led and chaired policy initiatives at the Woodrow Wilson Center and has testified before Congress on national security and foreign policy.
Born in New Jersey to Greek immigrant parents displaced by conflict in Asia Minor, Sitilides brings a historically grounded perspective to geopolitics—viewing power not as ideology or moral theatre, but as a discipline shaped by timing, leverage, and consequence. He holds degrees from Queens College (CUNY) and Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs.
A frequent commentator on Bloomberg, CNN, and other major media outlets, Sitilides is now Principal of Trilogy Advisors in Washington, D.C., and a National Security Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute. His analysis is known for its clarity and restraint, focused on disciplined risk management and strategic advantage in a rapidly shifting global order.
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John Sitilides is a highly accomplished expert in geopolitical risk and international affairs, making him an invaluable keynote speaker for any event focused on global trends and their impact on business. With a wealth of experience working in government, academia, and the private sector, Sitilides offers a unique perspective on the complex interplay between politics, economics, and security. Contact us to learn more.
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