“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

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