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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

05/03/202514/03/2025

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

A crowded Oval Office scene with journalists, diplomats, and officials. Oksana Markarova, Ukraine’s ambassador to the U.S., sits with her head in her hand, visibly distressed. Cameras and reporters focus on the ongoing meeting, while attendees display mixed emotions

The four-minute illusion: Zelensky, Trump, and the performance of power

02/03/202513/06/2025

The Oval Office meeting between Zelensky and Trump was less diplomacy, more power play. In the end, it wasn’t about war or aid—it was about control, submission, and the optics of gratitude

A Renaissance oil painting depicting two richly dressed men standing beside a table adorned with scientific instruments, a globe, and a lute. The background features a green curtain, and at the bottom of the painting, an anamorphic skull stretches across the floor—visible only from a specific angle. The artwork symbolizes diplomacy, knowledge, and hidden threats, paralleling modern geopolitical tensions

Europe’s Trump dilemma: Smiling through the chaos

02/03/202508/03/2025

Donald Trump’s latest foreign policy moves have left European leaders scrambling to rationalize the irrational. As George Magnus points out, the transatlantic alliance is under stress—but Europe’s reaction is a case study in strategic self-delusion

An illuminated petrochemical plant of Iran’s National Petrochemical Company (NPC) at dusk, with towering chimneys, intricate pipelines, and industrial structures against a dramatic, stormy sky—highlighting Iran’s oil supply chain resilience amid U.S. sanctions

Iran’s oil industry under siege

01/03/202508/03/2025

Donald Trump’s latest sanctions on Iran’s oil trade aim to cripple its economy, yet they do little more than strengthen China’s grip on the global energy market while alienating U.S. allies. Another “diplomatic masterpiece”

A large European Union flag waves in front of a grand neoclassical archway with towering stone columns. The flag’s deep blue color contrasts with the gray stone, emphasizing its presence in a historic architectural setting

Editorial #6

23/02/202524/02/2025

Europe, once a powerhouse of politics and ambition, now drifts in bureaucratic inertia. Spengler and Nietzsche foresaw its decline—technocrats rule, leadership fades. Can the continent break free from stagnation and reclaim its historical agency?

U.S. President Donald Trump stands at a podium in the White House, speaking into a microphone. The American and Indian flags are visible behind him. He has a serious expression

Executive chaos: Xinhua’s brutal take on Trump’s first month back in office

20/02/202526/02/2025

Donald Trump’s first month back in the White House has been nothing short of theatrical. From mass deportations to tariffs and bizarre geopolitical claims, China’s Xinhua News Agency offers a scathing first assessment

China trade outsmarts Trump’s tariffs while Europe endures Vance’s blunders

16/02/202522/02/2025

As Trump reignites his tariff war, China trade responds with precision, leveraging economic resilience and diplomatic agility. Meanwhile, Europe faces U.S. pressure, with Vance’s disastrous diplomacy deepening transatlantic tensions

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