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
Nicholas Eftimiades, leading expert on Chinese espionage, reveals how China’s “whole-of-society” strategy mobilizes civilians, companies, and platforms like TikTok to gather intelligence and dominate in technology, economics, and global influence
In an era of geopolitical disruption, Maritech CEO Dimitris Sorokas redefines maritime technical support as a strategic tool for resilience, not just routine maintenance
On February 19, GeoTrends attended the European Parliament’s PETI Committee session on COSCO’s activities in Piraeus. MEP Maria Zacharia discusses the geopolitical, economic, and environmental impacts of the Chinese company’s expansion