Harry Anastasiou holds advanced degrees in conflict resolution and international relations. His interests focus on international and inter-ethnic peace and conflict studies in the Eastern Mediterranean and the European Union. For decades, he has led peace-building initiatives among Greek and Turkish citizens in Cyprus. This work led to several leadership roles in the region and beyond, including the Institute of World Affairs in Washington, D.C., and as a lecturer for the World Affairs Council.
Harry has researched and published widely in the field of conflict resolution/transformation on the theme of nationalism, peacekeeping, and technology in world affairs, notably in the post-9/11 context. He designed a digital Peace Map for Rotary International that tracks peace resources worldwide.