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The German President Steinmeier's official visit to Athens offered Greece the latest opportunity to table its persistent demand for reparations due to Nazi atrocities, occupation destruction and a wartime 'loan'

The visit of President Steinmeier to Greece is largely ceremonial, but still carries significant political weight.

The opening of the autumn session in the Greek Parliament revealed a change of scene, though the new set is made up of old materials. The majority of New Democracy is at odds with a minority representing an older version of the party, though it hasn’t suffered much in the way of turbulence as a […]

The "Quartet of Chaos", & the Strategic Challenges to U.S. Dominance

You end a war when you win it. Or you end it when you realize you can’t win it. But in the Middle East today, we have an endless war. To be precise, a war Israel is winning but not ending. A war whose hostilities are being forever extended and prolonged. Even though Gaza has […]

The world is in a state of upheaval, and changes on the international stage inevitably impact national policies. A prime example of this dynamic is the evolving relationship between Germany and Turkey. Not long ago, diplomatic tensions, mutual accusations, and deep mistrust cast a shadow over the relationship. However, following the recent meeting between the […]

The party-political storms may be raging in a teacup for now

Rudyard Kipling, with his poignant words, asks “What do they know of England who only England know?” Though simple, his expressions and language are piercingly acute. They evoke a sense of incomprehension and distorted perception. He suggests a subsequent realisation, a confrontation with a deeper truth. This truth permeates the EU’s approach to understanding and […]

A fundamental feature of historical ruling parties is that they don’t seek partners or beg for a "helping hand".

This isn’t the first time the Middle East has lived in fear of a generalized conflict, and it probably won’t be the last. But an out-and-collision has yet to occur for two reasons. First, because the paramilitary organizations of the “resistance” have seemed too weak to take on Israel’s military might. Hamas is well on […]

On 22 September 2024 the “Pact for the Future” was adopted by the Summit of the Future (SOTF) convened by the United Nations in New York. Its 74 paragraphs and 56 “Actions” address major issues that affect humanity and multilateral cooperation, namely sustainable development and financing for development; international peace and security; science, technology and […]

Have you ever wondered why some people are die-hard conservatives while others are staunch liberals? Surprisingly, the answer might be hidden in the crevices of our brains. The captivating world of political neuroscience is a field that combines insights from psychology, neuroscience, and political science to understand how brain mechanisms reinforce certain political beliefs and […]