By Manolis Skoulikas During the First World War, the Ottoman Empire, already in the apogee of its decline, played for the umpteenth time the “card” of the Great Power and sided with the Central Powers, hoping to emerge from its decline…
The common threat that Greece, Cyprus and the Kurds face
By Ioanna Theou The evolving geopolitical landscape of the Eastern Mediterranean raises an important strategic question for Greece and Cyprus: should they reconsider their current approach toward Kurdish actors in Syria and Turkey? While both Athens and Nicosia have traditionally prioritized…
Suwalki Gap Revisited
By Manolis Skoulikas In 2019, Poland executed a strategic simulation with the following scenario: In order to counter an asymmetric attack with massive waves of instrumentalized migrants from its eastern border, Poland invades Belarus. At the same time, Russia is also…
An Analysis of the Political Situation in Bangladesh: A Democratic Revolution for Nothing?
By George Lakasas With the world being focused on the Russo-Ukrainian War, the Israeli invasion of Gaza and the U.S. Presidential election, in July of 2024 the rising dissatisfaction towards the sociopolitical status quo in the People’s Republic of Bangladesh led…
The rebranding of Ahmad al- Sharaa
By Ioanna Theou The new leader of Syria was previously a member of a terrorist organization. Following the collapse of the Assad regime in December 2024, a new figure emerged to assume power in Syria. According to Western narratives, this former…
The importance of Hannibal Gaddafi’s release from Lebanese Prison
By Ioanna Theou Hannibal Gaddafi, the youngest son of Muammar Gaddafi -who was tragically killed with the Arab Spring events-, was released from detention in Lebanon in November. He stayed in prison almost ten years without even having a trial. Lebanese…
Turkey Boosts Military Activity at the Syrian Border
By Ioanna Theou According to the Iran Press and to Turkish media, there are Turkish military convoys that have entered northern Syria and are advancing toward the city of Manbij, using multiple routes through Afrin, Ras al Ain (Kobani) and northern…
Wishful thinking in strategy
By Manolis Skoulikas The new U.S. strategy regarding Asia foresees economic competition with China and military deterrence against it. Concerning America’s competitive capability, the following is stated verbatim: “America retains tremendous assets—the world’s strongest economy and military, world-beating innovation, unrivaled “soft…
The New Ukraine
Written by Manolis Skoulikas The war in Ukraine will be determined by the aims of the Russians, as they hold the initiative and the strongest military force in the wider region—with the exception of the United States, which, however, would find…
After Iran… Is Turkey next?
By Ioanna Theou Recent information among Israel political elites suggests a shift in how regional threats of Israel are changed. While Iran has been viewed as Israel’s principal enemy, a growing number of Israeli politicians are now framing Turkey as an…