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Back to SearchA new age of global economic competition?
Episode 1200
Last week President Trump’s announcement of global tariffs on both allies and adversaries went beyond most predictions, and we’ve seen experts talk a…
1 year, 6 months ago
Israeli strikes in Syria and the growing tensions with Turkey
Episode 1199
Israel stepped up airstrikes on Syria last week, declaring the attacks a warning to the new Islamist rulers in Damascus. At the same time, it accused…
1 year, 6 months ago
Greece braces for Trump's tariffs
Episode 1198
President Trump announced sweeping tariffs this week, targeting both allies and adversaries. Europe was obviously not spared from these measures. Gre…
1 year, 6 months ago
Greece's €25 billion defense strategy
Episode 1197
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis just announced Greece will allocate €25 billion as part of a 12-year defense strategy that is going to be transfor…
1 year, 6 months ago
Why Turkey poses a moral and strategic risk for European security
Episode 1196
As Europeans look to boost their security and defense capabilities, there’s an ongoing debate about including Turkey in this discussion. This is rais…
1 year, 6 months ago
Greece's role in Europe's race for critical minerals
Episode 1195
Europe’s race to secure critical minerals and break its dependence on China has put the spotlight on Greece after the bloc announced a list of strate…
1 year, 6 months ago
The urgent need for justice and inclusivity in Syria
Episode 1194
As we entered 2025, there was a sense of cautious optimism about Syria. With Assad gone, many hoped the country could finally begin to turn a page. I…
1 year, 6 months ago
Why Trump should not give in to Erdogan on F-35s and sanctions
Episode 1193
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio just hosted his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan in Washington this week, a move that came days after the arrest of …
1 year, 7 months ago
The Greek-American story and the new challenges for the community
Episode 1192
Greek independence day was once again celebrated in the White House this year, carrying on a tradition that goes back decades and spans multiple pres…
1 year, 7 months ago
Greece in Trump's new world
Episode 1191
The first couple months of the Trump administration have shocked Europe, with Washington’s moves on Ukraine, its statements on European defense, and …
1 year, 7 months ago