Please join the Harriman Institute and Athens Columbia Global Center for a panel discussion, organized in partnership with Panteion University, featuring leading experts who will explore the policies, economics, and geopolitics of citizenship-for-investment programs worldwide.

In an era of increasing global mobility, the sale of citizenship and residency—commonly known as “Golden Passports” or “Golden Visas”—has become a burgeoning industry. Governments market these programs as economic opportunities, yet they raise pressing ethical, economic, and security concerns. Do these schemes promote investment, or do they exacerbate inequality and geopolitical tensions?

Speakers:
Kristin Surak: Associate Professor of Political Sociology at the LSE and the author of “The Golden Passport: Global Mobility for Millionaires”
Alexander Cooley: Claire Tow Professor of Political Science; Vice Provost for Research, Libraries, and Academic Centers, Barnard College
Makarios Drousiotis: Investigative Journalist, Author of “Putin’s Island”

Moderator:
Andreas Gofas: Professor of International Relations at Panteion University, Member of the Board of Directors of the Institute of International Relations (IDIS)

A recording of this event will be made available after the event has concluded.