• OPINION
    The Geopolitical Importance of the Taiwan Strait

    By Dr. Panagiotis Sfaelos∗ The Taiwan Strait is of immense geopolitical importance as it is strategically located between the People’s Republic of China and Taiwan affecting international shipping and world trade in the Pacific Ocean. It is a point of friction between China and Taiwan. The People’s Republic of China considers Taiwan as part of […]

  • CULTURE
    Hiroshima Song Echoes The Message Of Peace

    Edit By Vassilios Nicolaos Vitsilogiannis (IG: @vassiliosvitsilogiannis)   In 1986, the composer Giannis Kikos saw a film about Hiroshima and was inspired to write the song. In his mind, he had a beautiful voice in mind to perform it. When he heard Despina Tsolaki in Edessa a few years ago, he said, “This voice is […]

  • EUROPE
    Pastry Chef Kyriaki Andreadi: Crafting Culinary Magic in Polygyros Chalkidiki

      Article by Vassilios Nicolaos Vitsilogiannis (IG: @vassiliosvitsilogiannis)   In the picturesque town of Polygyros in Chalkidiki, Greece, lies the delightful pastry store of Kyriaki Andreadi. With a passion for crafting high-quality pastries, Kyriaki has become a culinary sensation in the region, renowned for her exceptional talent and creativity with ingredients. Kyriaki Andreadi’s a la […]

  • OPINION
    Towards a third Intifada?

    By Athanasios Papadopoulos, Analyst KEDISA In early July 2023, Israel conducted a significant aerial and ground onslaught into the occupied West Bank city of Jenin, its largest military operation in 20 years. Twelve Palestinians were killed while over 50 were injured in the offensive that began on July 3rd. Drone strikes were launched and a […]

  • OPINION
    The Evolution of Russia’s Ukraine Strategy

    By Jose Miguel Alonso-Trabanco The 2004 Orange Revolution, a wave of street protests that fueled the rise of a pro-Western government in Kiev, will likely be remembered by future historians as the very first modern episode in the drama that would eventually lead to the current Ukraine War. This turning point was enthusiastically supported by the […]

  • OPINION
    The Ukraine War and NATO’s Responsibility Crisis

    By Brian W. Cag The war in Ukraine has united the West in its capacity to provide the necessary financial, humanitarian, and military aid in a time of great need for a fellow partner. US and EU funding, along with provisions of unspecified military and intelligence assistance, ultimately prevented the swift collapse of the Ukrainian state […]

  • OPINION
    Ukraine War: A Reshuffling of the Global Monetary Order?

    By Jose Miguel Alonso-Trabanco As a regular conflict, the ongoing Ukraine war is being fought with kinetic weapons and traditional power projection platforms in conventional operational battlefields. However, its span transcends the domain of military statecraft. It goes much further. In fact, this unfolding confrontation must also be understood as a major clash in the […]