Op-ed

In a landmark development poised to redefine geopolitical dynamics in South Asia, U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have unveiled an ambitious defence collaboration plan. Central to this initiative is the proposed sale of advanced F-35 stealth fighter jets to India, signalling a significant …

China’s investigations into the EU and Canada show its readiness to use economic tools in response to trade restrictions or foreign policy actions. These actions highlight the connection between trade and diplomacy in shaping international ties. In response to President Trump’s 10% tariffs on Chinese imports, China’s Ministry …

Donald Trump is back in the White House as the USA’s 47th president with a long to-do list, and cementing his legacy in the Middle East is one of his top priorities. As Israel and Hamas agreed on a multiphase ceasefire last month, Trump publicly declared that he would …

The improvement of relations between Iran and Arab countries amid the complex crises of the Middle East represents a significant development that could propel the region toward greater cooperation and de-escalation of tensions. This shift, largely grounded in political realism and shared interests, marks a crucial step toward …

Video game enthusiasts like me will know what a double tap is. But for any non-gamer/hunters out there, a double tap is a shooting technique where two shots are fired in rapid succession at the same target and can also describe a second fatal shot once the enemy …

Donald J. Trump was inaugurated on January 20, 2025, thus assuming the presidency for his second and final term. The world that awaited President Trump in 2025 is vastly different from the world he strode into as president in 2017. China and Russia are now in a partnership …

State Department estimates around 72% of all vessels that travel through the Panama Canal are coming from or going to a US port. Rubio, who was a senator representing Florida before Trump tapped him to be America’s top diplomat, said his team is ready to push the U.S. …

With this book, Yannis Bassias concludes a seven-year period of continuous presence in Greece, during which he delved into the energy issues of Europe and the Southeastern Mediterranean, including Greece. Starting with Saint-Exupéry’s quote, “A goal without a plan is just a wish,” he addresses the public debate …

The 21st century has witnessed artificial intelligence (AI) evolve from a niche scientific endeavor to a transformative global force. Innovations like machine learning, neural networks, and generative AI now underpin industries from healthcare to defense, reshaping economies and redefining geopolitical power dynamics. According to PwC, by 2030, AI …