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In-depth regional intelligence on Southeast Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean.

Analysis

Editorial Series

Explore recurring editorial series that connect the political, economic and strategic forces shaping Southeast Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean. From maritime power and defence to trade corridors, capital and religion, each series follows the deeper trends behind the headlines.

Strategic Corridors

Following the overland and maritime trade routes that define political leverage and economic integration across the region — from the Balkans to Anatolia and the Levant.

Power in the East Med

Mapping the shifting balance of influence in the Eastern Mediterranean — energy rivalries, foreign military presences, and the strategic calculations of regional and external powers.

Maritime Power

Tracing naval doctrine, port strategy, and maritime jurisdiction disputes as instruments of statecraft across the Adriatic, Aegean, and Eastern Mediterranean.

Faith & Power

Examining the intersection of religious institutions, confessional identity, and state power — and how ecclesiastical politics shape secular outcomes across the region.

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