A wave of farmer protests—fueled by economic insecurity, anger over opaque subsidies, and a growing sense of abandonment—raises a crucial question: is this a temporary storm or the start of a deeper rupture between rural Greece and the ruling New Democracy party?
As Alexis Tsipras calls for a “new Metapolitefsi,” old allies reunite and rivals take aim. But can a fractured left—and a returning former prime minister—forge a new political era, or is Greece simply reliving the same drama under a new name?
Undoubtedly, Greece’s strategic position as an energy conduit shields it both diplomatically and defensively and can enhance its bargaining power
After decades of aspirations, Greece is no longer talking about becoming a regional hub — it is unmistakably one. Not in shipping or energy, but in the single most valuable resource of the modern era: data
Can this madness be stopped, or at least significantly undercut, before it lights up the universe?
Our recent political history has made their central role on the political scene crystal clear. Every Prime Minister, or almost every one, from Constantine Karamanlis and Andreas Papandreou to the present incumbent are cases in point.
What can change in a region that already has 7,000 years of history, countless wars and scars, treaties and conflicts under its belt, and seen more than its fair share of both triumphs and disasters, great civilizations and world-altering religions?
Alexis Tsipras’ new book promised a carefully crafted comeback narrative—until its release triggered a storm of accusations, old feuds, and political drama worthy of a reality show, raising the question: is this a new beginning or the final chapter?
Europe frequently speaks about the transition before it speaks with those who stand on its frontline
France has adopted a groundbreaking legal definition of rape based on lack of consent rather than physical force—an evolution with deep social implications and lessons that resonate far beyond its borders, including Greece.
The former leader of the ‘radical left’ coalition is rebranding as a centrist and wants to collect the pieces of the Left that he shattered and create a grass roots ‘progressive party’
How Turkey’s religious networks, political channels, minority influence and energy arrangements operate within Bulgaria, and why their combined impact poses a strategic challenge for European sovereignty
As negotiations with Russia over the war in Ukraine stumble forward, fractures inside NATO and the EU are becoming increasingly visible—fractures Moscow is quick to exploit. Europe scrambles to regain unity while fears of further escalation grow.
Brussels faces a choice. Abandon defense rhetoric as ineffective posturing or make it credible through achievable military-enabling actions
Europe is something else: a space power by necessity, still catching up in strategy
However and whenever the circle of blood closes, Ukraine will not be what it was, on a continent that is no longer what it was
In theory, the former Prime Minister is attempting something rarely seen in politics: presenting himself at the same time as both Someone Else and a continuation of his former self. I don't know if he’s going to pull it off, but it won’t be easy
Currently at a strategic crossroads, TEKA can choose to adopt professional governance, embrace full transparency, and implement merit-based processes that honor the savings of young workers, or it can remain as a symbol of institutional stagnation
Trump positions himself as a key figure in resolving global crises, from Gaza to Ukraine, but his proposals face strong resistance. Despite limited progress, his political ambitions and business interests in the Middle East continue to expand
The magic of Christmas seems to have thoroughly passed through the surroundings of Parliament