Why Putin and Trump Should Both Want Quick Peace Deals

IN UKRAINE and Iran, the world has two major wars that are both highly destructive in their own right and carry the potential for wider great-power conflict. Thankfully, they are also ripe for settlement, because in each case, the attacking side has very little prospect of attaining its goals by continuing the fight. So why is … Περισσότερα

US–Iran Ceasefire: What It Means for Global Energy Markets and Europe

Introduction The reported ceasefire between the United States and Iran marks a significant geopolitical development—one with immediate implications far beyond the region. Energy markets, historically sensitive to tensions in the Middle East, are already reacting to the prospect of de-escalation. For Europe, still navigating a fragile energy transition, the implications are complex: potential relief on … Περισσότερα

Europe vs Trump: Why the Greenland Crisis Exposes the West’s Old Imbalance

AI TakeawaysSummary of key points with the help of artificial intelligence Europe appears to be heading toward its most serious confrontation with the United States in many years. The trigger is the way Donald Trump is demanding that Greenland be handed over to Washington. Within European institutions, a competition of declarations of “determination” is unfolding, … Περισσότερα

Why Europe’s “Bazooka” Against Trump Is a Bluff No One in Washington Fears

AI TakeawaysSummary of key points generated with the help of artificial intelligence In recent days, quiet conversations with “old friends” in the glass corridors where the Eurogroup meets have pointed to an uncomfortable conclusion: the idea that the Eurozone could activate a so-called European “bazooka” in response to Donald Trump’s threats over Greenland belongs firmly … Περισσότερα