Stahis Panagides
STAHIS S. PANAGIDES, Ph.D.
Stahis S. Panagides, who has served as the Resident Country Director of the Millennium Challenge Corporation in Cape Verde (2005-2011), a U.S. Federal development agency (www.mcc.gov ), has extensive experience in international development and conflict resolution, having worked in senior staff positions with the World Bank, the Organization of American States, the Ford Foundation and the University of California (Berkeley). He represented the World Bank in Brazil. Mr. Panagides has worked or supervised work in more than fifty. countries a founding member of Esquel Group Foundation, Inc., an institution dedicated to civil society participation and sustainable development with affiliates in Latin America. Co-founder of INOVA International Inc. and Chairman of its Board((2001-2019), an Information Technology company in Brazil. Mr. Panagides is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Greek, proficient in Spanish.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Economics, Iowa State University, 1967; Economic Theory and Policy, Agricultural Economics.
M.A. Economics, Kansas State University, 1963.
B.S. Mathematics/Engineering, Kansas State University, 1961.
Stahis S. Panagides, who has served as the Resident Country Director of the Millennium Challenge Corporation in Cape Verde (2005-2011), a U.S. Federal development agency (www.mcc.gov ), has extensive experience in international development and conflict resolution, having worked in senior staff positions with the World Bank, the Organization of American States, the Ford Foundation and the University of California (Berkeley). He represented the World Bank in Brazil. Mr. Panagides has worked or supervised work in more than fifty. countries a founding member of Esquel Group Foundation, Inc., an institution dedicated to civil society participation and sustainable development with affiliates in Latin America. Co-founder of INOVA International Inc. and Chairman of its Board((2001-2019), an Information Technology company in Brazil. Mr. Panagides is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Greek, proficient in Spanish.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Economics, Iowa State University, 1967; Economic Theory and Policy, Agricultural Economics.
M.A. Economics, Kansas State University, 1963.
B.S. Mathematics/Engineering, Kansas State University, 1961.
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Bethesda, MD Author Publishes Greek Historical Nonfiction
In This English Version of Original Title Πικροδάφνες, Discover the Evolution of a Cyprus Man and His Patriotism
Cyprus: Island in the Storm, a new book by Stahis S. Panagides, Ph.D., has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.
In this English edition of the original Greek book by Dafnis Panagides, «Πικροδάφνες» (Bitter Leaves of Laurel), a significant life is revealed. Set in Cyprus during the turbulent years from 1954 to 1974, this remarkable book uncovers how Dafnis evolved from being a patriot/terrorist to an internationalist/humanist. His religious awareness evolved beyond the confining borders of the Orthodoxy of Cyprus to the engaging values of broader Christianity. His patriotism shifted from ethnocentric, narrow, fanatic Greekness to an appreciation of the Hellenic culture's universality.
The important message from this book comes from Dafnis' life journey, his encounter between violence and peace, and his revealing of how, from the violence and distrust between the Cypriot Greek and Turkish communities, it is possible to reach peaceful coexistence and cooperation as Cypriots, while maintaining their distinct identities. There are lessons for the turbulent Eastern Mediterranean, and especially for Greek- Turkish relations, and beyond.
About the Author
Stahis Solomon Panagides, the author of this edition, is Dafnis’ brother.
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Cyprus: Island in the Storm is a 216-page paperback with a retail price of $38.00 (eBook $33.00). The ISBN is 978-1-6376-40 It79-1. was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For members of the press, to request a review copy, visit our virtual pressroom at https://dorrancepressroom.com/cyprus-island-in-the-storm/ or to buy the book visit our online bookstore at https://bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com/cyprus-island-in-the-storm/.
Bethesda, MD Author Publishes Greek Historical Nonfiction
In This English Version of Original Title Πικροδάφνες, Discover the Evolution of a Cyprus Man and His Patriotism
Cyprus: Island in the Storm, a new book by Stahis S. Panagides, Ph.D., has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.
In this English edition of the original Greek book by Dafnis Panagides, «Πικροδάφνες» (Bitter Leaves of Laurel), a significant life is revealed. Set in Cyprus during the turbulent years from 1954 to 1974, this remarkable book uncovers how Dafnis evolved from being a patriot/terrorist to an internationalist/humanist. His religious awareness evolved beyond the confining borders of the Orthodoxy of Cyprus to the engaging values of broader Christianity. His patriotism shifted from ethnocentric, narrow, fanatic Greekness to an appreciation of the Hellenic culture's universality.
The important message from this book comes from Dafnis' life journey, his encounter between violence and peace, and his revealing of how, from the violence and distrust between the Cypriot Greek and Turkish communities, it is possible to reach peaceful coexistence and cooperation as Cypriots, while maintaining their distinct identities. There are lessons for the turbulent Eastern Mediterranean, and especially for Greek- Turkish relations, and beyond.
About the Author
Stahis Solomon Panagides, the author of this edition, is Dafnis’ brother.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Cyprus: Island in the Storm is a 216-page paperback with a retail price of $38.00 (eBook $33.00). The ISBN is 978-1-6376-40 It79-1. was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For members of the press, to request a review copy, visit our virtual pressroom at https://dorrancepressroom.com/cyprus-island-in-the-storm/ or to buy the book visit our online bookstore at https://bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com/cyprus-island-in-the-storm/.
https://www.amazon.com/CYPRUS-Individual-Encircled-Violence-Reconciliation-ebook/dp/B09RKQ58LG/ref=sr_1_3?crid=MUOQP16LWTQL&keywords=cyprus+island+in+the+storm&qid=1643729379&sprefix=CYPRUS+i%2Caps%2C54&sr=8-3
It is a book set in Cyprus that left Cypriots many scars and a bitter legacy. It is a book full of anecdotes, memories, events, and, most importantly, reflections on those events. Dafnis evolved from patriot/terrorist to internationalist/humanist in his life journey. His religiousness developed from the confines of orthodox Cyprus to the all-embracing positive values of Christianity. His patriotism shifted from a narrow, fanatic Greekness to an appreciation of Hellenic culture's universality.
The important message from the book is Dafnis' life and experience "Between Violence and Peace." Reveals how, from the violence and distrust between the two Cyprus communities, it is possible to reach peaceful coexistence and cooperation as Cypriots while maintaining their distinct identities, with lessons for Greece – Turkey relations and beyond.
https://www.amazon.com/CYPRUS-Individual-Encircled-Violence-Reconciliation-ebook/dp/B09RKQ58LG/ref=sr_1_3?crid=MUOQP16LWTQL&keywords=cyprus+island+in+the+storm&qid=1643729379&sprefix=CYPRUS+i%2Caps%2C54&sr=8-3
It is a book set in Cyprus that left Cypriots many scars and a bitter legacy. It is a book full of anecdotes, memories, events, and, most importantly, reflections on those events. Dafnis evolved from patriot/terrorist to internationalist/humanist in his life journey. His religiousness developed from the confines of orthodox Cyprus to the all-embracing positive values of Christianity. His patriotism shifted from a narrow, fanatic Greekness to an appreciation of Hellenic culture's universality.
The important message from the book is Dafnis' life and experience "Between Violence and Peace." Reveals how, from the violence and distrust between the two Cyprus communities, it is possible to reach peaceful coexistence and cooperation as Cypriots while maintaining their distinct identities, with lessons for Greece – Turkey relations and beyond.
English, based on my late brother’s book “ΠΙΚΠΟΔΑΦΝΕΣ” [Bitter Leaves of Laurel]: Encounters and experiences from the Struggle to free Cyprus from British Colonial Rule and experiences during the first Cyprus House of Representatives 1954-74.
It is a book set in Cyprus that left many scars and a bitter legacy to Cypriots. It is a book full of anecdotes, memories, and events, and, most importantly, reflections on those events. In his life journey, Dafnis evolved from patriot/terrorist to internationalist/humanist. His religiousness developed from the confines of orthodox Cyprus to the positive values of Christianity. His patriotism shifted from a narrow, fanatic Greekness to an appreciation of Hellenic culture’s universality.
Dafnis vividly describes his role in The National Organization of Cypriot Fighters (EOKA) and the armed campaign to free Cyprus from British colonial rule, including the hiding in his home of EOKA’s leader, George Grivas.
As a pacifist-Christian in a microcosm of religious warriors, Dafnis stood out as a brilliant exception. His personal renunciation of violence was sealed by a question which a shepherd once asked him: “If Jesus was our Archbishop, would he spill blood for the freedom of Cyprus?”
In the years that followed Independence, Dafnis became a reluctant Member of Parliament, disillusioned by Makarios’ duplicity and former
EOKA combatant’s corruption, the poisoned relations between Greek Cypriots and Turkish-Cypriots, and among Greek-Cypriots themselves. He comments on many peace plans for Cyprus’s political future before and after Independence and laments Cypriots’ rejection. Resigning from Parliament for the U.S. to pursue his studies, he writes “In 1966, I decided to resign from the Cyprus House of Representatives to travel to the United States for the opportunity to attend University since, when at an earlier time I could have attended, I was the ‘guest’ of Queen Elizabeth in Omorphita and Kokkinotrimithia Detention Camps!”
The important message from the book is Dafnis’ life and experience, “Between Violence and Peace.” Revealing how, from the violence and distrust between the two Cyprus communities, it is possible to reach peaceful coexistence and cooperation as Cypriots while maintaining their distinct identities, with lessons for Greece – Turkey relations and beyond.
A film production is underway based on the book and Dafnis’ incredible life.
Renowned Greek cinematographer Costas Ferris agreed to be the production director, with the film release expected in 2022.
Stahis Panagides, PhD Dafnis’ brother
Bethesda, Maryland, USA
July 2021
English based on my late brother’s book “ΠΙΚΠΟΔΑΦΝΕΣ” [Bitter Leaves of Laurel]: Encounters and experiences from the Struggle to free Cyprus from British Colonial Rule and experiences during the first Cyprus House of Representatives 1954-74.
It is a book set in Cyprus that left many scars and a bitter legacy to Cypriots. It is a book full of anecdotes, memories, and events, and, most importantly, reflections on those events. In his life journey, Dafnis evolved from patriot/terrorist to internationalist/humanist. His religiousness developed from the confines of orthodox Cyprus to the positive values of Christianity. His patriotism shifted from a narrow, fanatic Greekness to an appreciation of Hellenic culture’s universality.
Dafnis vividly describes his role in The National Organization of Cypriot Fighters (EOKA) and the armed campaign to free Cyprus from British colonial rule, including the hiding in his home of EOKA’s leader, George Grivas.
As a pacifist-Christian in a microcosm of religious warriors, Dafnis stood out as a brilliant exception. His personal renunciation of violence was sealed by a question which a shepherd once asked him: “If Jesus was our Archbishop, would he spill blood for the freedom of Cyprus?”
In the years that followed Independence, Dafnis became a reluctant Member of Parliament, disillusioned by Makarios’ duplicity and former
EOKA combatant’s corruption, the poisoned relations between GreekCypriots and Turkish-Cypriots, and among Greek-Cypriots themselves. He comments on many peace plans for Cyprus’s political future before and after Independence and laments Cypriots’ rejection. Resigning from Parliament for the U.S. to pursue his studies, he writes “In 1966, I decided to resign from the Cyprus House of Representatives to travel to the United States for the opportunity to attend University since, when at an earlier time I could have attended, I was the ‘guest’ of Queen Elizabeth in Omorphita and Kokkinotrimithia Detention Camps!”
The important message from the book is Dafnis’ life and experience “Between Violence and Peace.” Revealing how, from the violence and distrust between the two Cyprus communities, it is possible to reach peaceful coexistence and cooperation as Cypriots while maintaining their distinct identities, with lessons for Greece – Turkey relations and beyond.
A film production is underway based on the book and Dafnis’ incredible life.
Renowned Greek cinematographer Costas Ferris agreed to be the production director, with the film release expected in 2022.
Stahis Panagides, PhD Dafnis’ brother
Bethesda, Maryland, USA
July 2021