About

Dr. Nikos Lekakis is a Ph.D. graduate in "Politics" and specifically, International Relations, from the University of Crete, Greece. His thesis researches sport as an agent of reunification in Cyprus. In parallel, he has ongoing research in urban and international politics. His recent work highlights the application of American urban politics theories to sports issues and the neoliberal paradigm of international relations to sports conflicts.

Research Interests

European Politics, European Union, Foreign Policy, International Relations, NATO, Political Economy, Political Theory, Neo-Realism, Qualitative Comparative Analysis, Qualitative, Euroscepticism, Political Cultures

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Standing Groups and Research Networks

• International Relations
• Political Culture