What Happens If the Strait of Hormuz Closes for 30 Days? The Global Economy Could Face Its Next Shock

A prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could send shockwaves through the global economy, triggering energy price spikes, renewed inflation fears and fresh geopolitical risks for the United States and its allies. AI Takeaways • The Strait of Hormuz carries nearly 20% of global oil supply.• A prolonged disruption could send energy prices sharply … Περισσότερα

From Baghdad to Tehran: When “Regime Change” Becomes Strategic Drift

Back in 2003, the so-called “Coalition of the Willing,” led by the United States, launched the war in Iraq with the declared objective of removing Saddam Hussein, enforcing regime change, and exporting democracy and free-market institutions. The pretext was Iraq’s alleged weapons of mass destruction — which, as history proved, did not exist. What initially … Περισσότερα

After the Bombs: Are We Entering a World Where Anything Is Permitted?

As images of bombardment and political violence circulate worldwide, a deeper anxiety takes hold: what restrains power in the next phase of global confrontation? Introduction The world remains in shock. Images from Iran — bombardments, civilian casualties, reports of targeted strikes against senior leadership — have circulated at speed across digital networks, amplifying a sense … Περισσότερα

No Rules, No Restraint: Is the Post-War Global Order Officially Dead?

From Iraq to Ukraine to Iran, the rules-based international system built after World War II is eroding — and Europe appears unable to respond. INTRODUCTION The world as we knew it for decades has changed. Not in a single dramatic rupture — but through accelerating fractures. The international system shaped after World War II, anchored … Περισσότερα