Dr. Mohamed Farid, Member of the Egyptian House of Representatives, discusses the Middle East’s uncertain post-conflict transition, weakening proxy networks, energy corridors, Red Sea security, and emerging trilateral cooperation reshaping regional power balances
An in-depth interview with Plamen Tonchev, one of Europe’s most seasoned China watchers, on U.S.–China rivalry, strategic contradictions, and the risks of a leaderless international order
GeoTrends sits down with Dr. Wu Shicun to discuss China’s approach to regional cooperation, Taiwan tensions, naval modernization, and the country’s vision for peace and shared stability in the Asia–Pacific
Vasilis Petropoulos explains how China’s hybrid influence in the Balkans and Eastern Mediterranean challenges Greece, the EU, and NATO, based on the new IIER report co-authored with Plamen Tonchev
In this interview, Professor Basil Germond of Lancaster University analyses Russia’s “grey zone” activities at sea and explains how hybrid maritime operations are reshaping Western security, deterrence, and strategic preparedness
Captain (Dr.) Gurpreet S Khurana discusses India’s evolving Indo-Pacific strategy, maritime security priorities, and the deepening India–Greece partnership amid shifting geopolitical alignments and emerging technological challenges
Professor Yuen Kum Fai of NTU, Singapore, explains how AI is reshaping shipping—from Safety 4.0 and decarbonization to digital fluency and maritime leadership—highlighting both the challenges and opportunities in the evolving global maritime landscape
China is reshaping global shipping through massive port investments, shipbuilding dominance, and control over trade flows. Isaac Kardon explains Beijing’s maritime ambitions, strategic vulnerabilities, and the implications for international commerce
Israeli strategic advisor Shay Gal, an expert in crisis management and defense, exposes the hidden tensions of the Mediterranean. From Türkiye’s proxy maneuvers to Houthi threats, he maps deterrence and survival
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