Is the Iran War Triggering a “New Yalta”? A Global Power Shift May Already Be Underway

The idea of a “New Yalta” refers to the historic Yalta Conference of 1945, where Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin discussed the post-war order and effectively shaped spheres of influence in Europe. Is the World Heading Toward a New Yalta? What the War With Iran Reveals About the Next Global Power Order … Περισσότερα

“The AI Cold War Has Begun — And Europe May Be the First Casualty”

The AI Cold War Is Already Here — And Europe Is Caught in the Middle The race to dominate artificial intelligence is no longer a tech story. It is a power story. Over the past two years, tensions between the United States and China have shifted from tariffs and semiconductors to algorithms and data sovereignty. … Περισσότερα

“Europe’s Energy Crisis Could Return if the Strait of Hormuz Stays Closed”

Oil tankers crossing the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most critical energy chokepoint

Global energy markets appear to be operating under a fragile assumption: that the disruption in the Persian Gulf will be temporary. Futures prices in both oil and natural gas reflect that expectation — for now. Brent crude remained relatively stable on March 4, 2026, trading close to $80 per barrel, while European natural gas prices … Περισσότερα

“The AI Cold War Has Begun — And Europe May Be the First Casualty”

AI Takeaways 1️⃣ AI is no longer a tech race — it’s a geopolitical arms race.The United States and China are embedding AI into defense, infrastructure and industrial policy. 2️⃣ Europe leads in regulation, not infrastructure.The EU AI Act sets global standards, but investment and compute capacity lag behind US and Chinese scale. 3️⃣ Control … Περισσότερα