In 2008, the Centre was renamed the Centre for Mediterranean, Middle East and Islamic Studies (CEMMIS) and integrated into the Department of Political Science and International Relations at the University of the Peloponnese. This transition marked both a strategic expansion of its institutional base and an intellectual broadening of its focus to include Muslim societies and communities across the wider region.<\/p>\n
Over the years, CEMMIS has developed into a hub of research, training, and policy engagement. Through the Middle East Bulletin\u2014the only Greek publication devoted exclusively to contemporary Middle Eastern affairs\u2014it has provided accessible yet rigorous analysis to academics, policymakers, and the wider public. The Centre has trained dozens of students and early-career researchers, published a wide range of reports and policy briefs, and collaborated with institutions at home and abroad. It has also advised public bodies, including the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and contributed to international dialogues.<\/p>\n
CEMMIS\u2019s work is defined by an interdisciplinary approach that combines political science, history, international relations, and cultural studies. 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