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Back to SearchConflict in the Horn of Africa, the Turkey factor, and why it matters for Greece
Episode 1410
This week we’re turning our attention to the Horn of Africa, where a long-simmering conflict in Ethiopia recently exploded into open war. The situati…
2 hours ago
Secretary Rubio visits Greece, the Strategic Dialogue, and the region's Turkey dilemma
Episode 1409
Athens was buzzing this week as Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Greece. His speech with the Acropolis in the background made headlines around …
1 week ago
Russia's hybrid war and Europe's far right turn
Episode 1408
On August 4, a drone struck the wing of a Ukrainian aircraft at Germany’s Leipzig Airport and fell onto the tarmac. It failed to explode. Two more dr…
2 weeks ago
Greece lures hedge funds and rebuilds market trust while NATO looks to put Greenland saga behind it
Episode 1407
At the height of the last decade’s financial crisis, Greece was not only struggling to keep capital in the country, but its borrowing cost was also s…
3 weeks ago
The Houthis and the Red Sea crisis, Turkish threats in the Aegean, and political turmoil in Serbia
Episode 1406
This week we’re traveling around the region, moving from the Red Sea to the Balkans.
While the Iran war has disrupted energy flows through the Strait …
4 weeks ago
Mitsotakis sets the stage for 2027, Europe's far-right dilemma, and a message of stability from Greece, Cyprus and Egypt
Episode 1405
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stepped up to the podium at the Thessaloniki International Fair last Saturday to lay out his government’s economic…
1 month ago
Greece and Israel's €3B defense deal, Turkish-Israeli tensions, and the evolving debate over Greek tourism
Episode 1404
On Monday Greek and Israeli officials met in Tel Aviv to sign the largest bilateral defense contract between the two countries, a deal worth just ove…
1 month, 1 week ago
The emerging Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan alliance, the GSI, and America's Mediterranean story
Episode 1403
A week ago the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement. The new defense pact has many in the region an…
2 months ago
Europe's infernal summer: Record heat, wildfires, and migration
Episode 1402
Europe and Greece are once again under pressure, as crises largely outside their control have left many on the continent feeling exposed. This summer…
2 months, 1 week ago
Economic and political uncertainties, the specter of touristification, and the story of Greek shipping
Episode 1401
With the summer season in full swing, it’s not just vacations, the islands, and pristine beaches that are top of mind for Greeks. Global uncertainty,…
2 months, 2 weeks ago