Maritime

Tehran Eyes Europe as Trump Tightens Economic Warfare

Washington's turn to economic warfare, and Iran's threats toward Europe, hint at a war increasingly fought through markets and infrastructure.

Hollywood Takes Homer and Greece Pushes Back

Christopher Nolan had every right to reinvent Homer, but Greek frustration reveals what is lost when a living cultural inheritance becomes Hollywood spectacle.

Russia Still Wants a Red Sea Anchor

Russia's quest for a Red Sea naval base has fallen silent again, the pause manifesting Sudan's bargaining instincts and Moscow's enduring strategic patience alike.

Troubled Waters: Return of Piracy and Somalia’s Governance

With fishing nets coming up empty and governments in conflict, the line between Somali fishermen and pirates is once again dissolving into the sea.

Submarines in the Atlantic: Europe’s Invisible Drug Frontier

Portuguese authorities intercepted a semi-submersible vessel carrying 1.7 tonnes of cocaine in March 2025, exposing how traffickers adapt to Europe's maritime geography.

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Super Intelligence: The Datacentre Is the New Science Lab

As Europe funds brilliant laboratories, are datacentre owners harvesting the discoveries?

Strasbourg Naked Golden Trump Trolls the Monument Tradition

A naked golden Trump in Strasbourg shows how statues, once made to flatter rulers, now serve to roast them.

Hanning Affair Hurts German Intel Cred

Germany's ex-spymaster undermined allied confidence and gave Moscow-friendly politicians a talking point.

Rubio Cherry-Picks Ancient Greece to Sell Modern Nationalism

Rubio urged the West to copy ancient Greek loyalty, yet ancient Athens thrived on argument, dissent and noisy assemblies.

Young Voters Could Decide France’s Next President

Hate-speech allegations bruise Bardella and energise Mélenchon, but household finances and young-voter turnout will determine who wins France's presidency.