In this episode of The Greek-American Dialogues, we take an insider’s look at the evolution of Greek-American relations with Endy Zemenides, Executive Director of the Hellenic American Leadership Council (HALC). Zemenides unpacks the key factors that propelled U.S.-Greece ties to their “best relations ever” status, highlighting the critical role played by figures such as Jack Lew, the seventy-sixth United States Secretary of the Treasury, Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt, Alexandra Papadopoulou, Greece's vice-minister of foreign affairs, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides. We also discuss the regional developments that shaped this transformation. We dive into the Greek Diaspora’s influence on U.S. foreign policy and what must be done to sustain and further strengthen these ties. He also explains the tangible benefits of this new status, shedding light on how it translates into economic, security, and political gains for Greece, Cyprus, and the broader region. With his deep expertise and firsthand experience, Zemenides offers a compelling roadmap for the future of Greek-American engagement. Tune in for a candid and insightful conversation on the power of connections, strategic alliances, and the role of the diaspora in shaping transatlantic relations.