The Prespa Agreement, signed between Greece and FYROM and in which Greece agreed to allow its northern neighbor to use the name “North Macedonia,” has generated a great deal of controversy and debate from both proponents and detractors. Aside from the historical, cultural, and geopolitical arguments being made for and against the Prespa Agreement in both countries, questions remain as to the legality and validity of the agreement within the context of both national and international law.

This week, the English-language edition of Dialogos Radio and the Dialogos Interview Series returns with a major interview discussing the above topics and analyzing whether or not the Prespa Agreement is valid under international law. Joining us is renowned scholar of international law Dr. Francis Boyle of the University of Illinois College of Law, in his first interview with any Greek media outlet regarding the Prespa Agreement. Dr. Boyle has previously represented such actors as Bosnia, Palestine, and the Hawaiian independence movement in the international arena, and is also known for having led George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld, and Tony Blair, among others, to conviction at the Kuala Lumpur War Crimes Commission.

Dr. Boyle will share his thoughts and analysis as to why the Prespa Agreement is likely to contravene international law and conventions, the reasons why the agreement was supported by actors such as the U.S. State Department and NATO, the geopolitical implications of NATO’s expansion in the Balkans, and the legal avenues through which the agreement can be challenged and potentially overturned.

Join us across our English-language broadcast network during the week of March 14-21 for an interview containing analysis and revelations which have not frequently been heard on most Greek or international media outlets. This week, exclusively on Dialogos Radio and the Dialogos Interview Series.