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Trump’s Turkish delusion

09/04/202510/04/2025

Trump’s praise of Erdoğan as Syria’s master after 2,000 years isn’t just false; it betrays a basic ignorance of both history and current reality

Comic book covers including Iron Man and Doctor Doom, symbolizing the dramatic tension in U.S.-China tariff threats

Tariff threats and tantrums: Beijing isn’t backing down

09/04/202510/04/2025

Trump’s tariff threats spark fury in Beijing as China vows firm retaliation and mocks U.S. pressure with warnings of unending economic pushback

A view of Beijing’s skyline at sunset, featuring modern skyscrapers and residential buildings, symbolizing China’s blend of market-driven growth and strong state intervention

The rise and the fall of globalization

29/03/202514/04/2025

Branko Milanovic examines the trajectory of globalization, contrasting its two historic phases and assessing how Trump’s return signals a definitive break from the neoliberal world order

Aerial view of the USS Stockdale (DDG 106), a U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer, and the ENS Abu Qir (F941), an Egyptian Navy frigate, sailing in formation during a bilateral exercise in the Red Sea. The ships move through calm blue waters, with the American vessel displaying the U.S. flag. The image highlights military cooperation in a geopolitically strategic maritime zone

Trump’s price tag on the Red Sea effort collides with shipping realities

28/03/202501/04/2025

The U.S. bombed Yemen to reopen the Red Sea, but shipowners remain unconvinced. Trump wants Europe to pay for the effort, yet global trade has already adapted

President Donald Trump, dressed in a blue suit and tie, leans toward a microphone while speaking in a dimly lit setting

Trump’s minerals push: A bold move or a pipe dream?

24/03/202501/04/2025

Trump’s new executive order seeks to supercharge domestic minerals production for national security. But will deregulation and financing shifts be enough to break U.S. dependence on foreign resources?

President Donald Trump speaking to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a White House meeting on February 13, 2025, with a diplomatic setting in the background

The Indian Corridor: New ambitions, old risks

14/03/202520/03/2025

Modi’s Washington visit secured defense and energy deals but faced Trump’s tariff threats. Meanwhile, Greece, Israel, and Cyprus strengthen regional ties, betting on connectivity projects amid shifting U.S. priorities

A man stands atop a gold-wrapped Tesla Cybertruck, silhouetted against the bright sun. The vehicle’s angular design and reflective surface create a striking contrast with the natural backdrop of trees and a clear blue sky. The dramatic lighting emphasizes his contemplative posture, suggesting uncertainty or reflection

Tesla’s turmoil: Stock crash, political chaos, and SpaceX struggles

11/03/202511/03/2025

Elon Musk’s Tesla is in freefall, its stock price crumbling alongside plummeting sales. Add political missteps and exploding rockets, and you get the worst sci-fi sequel ever made

Israeli Ambassador to Greece, Noam Katz, sitting at his office desk in Athens. He is wearing a dark suit, a blue tie, and glasses, with his hands resting on the table. The Israeli flag is displayed behind him, along with a framed artwork depicting a historic cityscape. Office supplies, a computer keyboard, and a decorative gold medallion are visible in the background

Israeli Ambassador to Greece Noam Katz on the Gaza war, regional security, and building a resilient future

05/03/202521/08/2025

Israeli Ambassador to Greece Noam Katz discusses the Israel-Hamas war, Iran’s regional ambitions, energy collaboration, and the strategic partnership between Israel, Greece, and the U.S., highlighting shared interests and future prospects

A hand holding an American flag in front of a worn, mural-like portrait of Donald Trump, with a faded U.S. flag in the background, symbolizing political continuity and change

Continuities and discontinuities in American foreign policy: Beyond the Trump vs. Biden/Obama binary

05/03/202522/03/2026

U.S. foreign policy under Trump reflects both continuity and disruption. From NATO to Ukraine, shifting alliances redefine America’s role in an emerging multipolar world

Aerial view of a cargo ship and a coast guard vessel in rough seas. The cargo ship, painted red and blue, moves through choppy waters, while the coast guard ship, marked “KUSTWACHT,” appears to be escorting or monitoring it. The vast ocean in the background emphasizes the maritime industry’s vulnerability to geopolitical instability

High-stakes diplomacy: Zelensky, Trump, Europe, and the maritime industry

05/03/202509/03/2025

As Ukraine fights for sovereignty, Zelensky’s diplomacy, Trump’s unpredictable stance, and Europe’s response shape global politics. The stakes are high, with profound implications for security, alliances, and the shipping industry

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