The melting Arctic opens a tantalisingly short route between Asia and Europe. But can this Arctic Express truly challenge the Suez Canal’s dominance, or is it merely a geopolitical mirage shimmering on the ice?
At the Alaska showdown between Trump and Putin, the spectacle masks a perilous Russian gambit—one so costly and brittle it risks cracking under the weight of its own ambitions
European capitals discover that doubling defence spending to five percent of GDP requires actual money, prompting unprecedented resistance from traditional allies who question Washington’s mathematical enthusiasm
As conflict and climate chaos deepen, a new wave of human displacement approaches Europe. Greece once again stands at the threshold, where humanitarian duty, geopolitical strategy, and shared European responsibility collide
Behind the noble mask of humanitarianism, a quiet revolution is unfolding—where asylum becomes a political tool, NGOs reshape borders, and the true victims of persecution are lost in the noise of activism
In Germany’s theatrical struggle over migration, political performance trumps policy. Amid rising populism and EU disunity, symbolic returns to Greece mask systemic failure—echoing Shakespearean illusions of order, control, and redemption
As Europe’s asylum systems buckle under modern migratory pressures, the Geneva Convention faces renewed scrutiny. Is it a timeless pillar of protection—or an outdated obstacle in need of urgent reform?
The New Pact on Migration and Asylum promises solidarity but leaves frontline Mediterranean states questioning whether true burden-sharing has finally arrived—or if old imbalances remain unresolved
The Schengen Area, once celebrated as a pillar of European unity, is being undermined by the reintroduction of internal border controls. This trend threatens to dismantle the EU’s vision of a borderless Europe, risking political, social, and economic instability
For about a decade, China has been actively investing in the Balkans due to their geostrategic position and their proximity to the European market. Now Beijing’s next stop is Central Europe