From the U.S.–India trade rift to the Israel–Hamas conflict and the survival struggle of the IMEC, shifting alliances, competing corridors, and Middle Eastern volatility are redefining the future of global trade and strategic influence
Is the proposed Türkiye–Spain “power corridor” a serious geopolitical vision or just regional posturing? A new narrative is gaining traction in Turkish media, but how realistic—and strategic—is it really?
Echoes of the 1980s Tanker War resurface as tensions grip the Strait of Hormuz in 2025, with shipping companies deploying historical lessons to navigate new threats in the world’s most critical maritime chokepoint
A closure of the Strait of Hormuz would unleash an en-ergy shock, spike inflation, paralyze shipping routes, and fuel global tensions—pushing markets, governments, and central banks into a new era of volatility
Security of key maritime routes (Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Strait of Hormuz) is under unprecedented scrutiny after Israel’s pre-emptive strike against Iran on 13 June 2025, raising alarm across the global shipping sector
On June 11, 2025, at the ICS Summit in Athens, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis positioned Greece as a maritime geopolitical actor, linking shipping to global security, energy transition, and international rule-setting.
Illicit cigarettes in Greece are no longer a street-level nuisance—they’re a multi-million euro criminal enterprise draining public funds, harming health, and fueling transnational crime with deep local roots and digital reach
Interview with the First Deputy Speaker of the Hellenic Parliament, Giannis Plakiotakis, who discusses how parliamentary diplomacy serves as a discreet yet impactful tool for promoting Greece’s international interests and stability
From the UN Security Council floor, Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis called for coordinated global action on maritime security, stressing that Greece will not remain passive in the face of rising systemic threats
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis used the UN Security Council to sketch six hard truths about maritime security—arguably making the boldest case yet for global coordination in seas that grow more lawless