Anthony Antonidis earned a BA in International Studies, with a focus on international politics and diplomacy. He speaks French and has studied the language and culture at Aix-Marseille University in the town of Aix-en-Provence, France. His regional interest is Western Europe and includes French-speaking nations in areas such as Western Africa. He is currently working towards a Master of International Affairs degree at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M.