EDITORIAL

Editorial Opinion

Copyright: @ 2025 Research Institute for European and American Studies (www.rieas.gr) Publication date: 15 September 2025

Note: The article reflects the opinion of the author and not necessarily the views of the Research Institute for European and American Studies

Introduction

The Islamic Republic of Iran has, for over four decades, positioned itself as a destabilizing actor in the Middle East and beyond. Its revolutionary ideology, rooted in a radical Shia theocratic worldview, has consistently manifested in policies that undermine international peace, regional stability, and global security.... Read more

Theresa Lillelund
(Graduate student, MA International Relations, Webster University Athens)

Copyright: @ 2025 Research Institute for European and American Studies (www.rieas.gr) Publication date: 14 September 2025

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When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world, it was a wake-up call for both the EU and the rest of the world, and it became clear that such outbreaks are a serious threat because of the potential to disrupt societies and economies with devastating consequences.... Read more

Sara Sherif
(Foreign Affairs Analyst and PhD Researcher based in Egypt)

Copyright: @ 2025 Research Institute for European and American Studies (www.rieas.gr) Publication date: 7 September 2025

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Cairo and Athens enjoy strong and stable relations dating back decades of mutual cooperation and strategic understanding. These relations intersect with other complex and intertwined issues in the region, giving them greater importance and stability.

Turkey and its movements are prominent in the region, particularly in the Libyan conflict. What does this mean for Cairo and Athens?

Relations between Egypt and Greece

Relations between Egypt and Greece have witnessed significant development in recent years, with an increase in official visits and summits between the two sides. In January 2025, Cairo hosted a trilateral summit with the presidents of Cyprus and Greece, during which the three countries affirmed their commitment to strengthening regional cooperation.... Read more

Demetrios Tsailas (ret Admiral)
(He has taught for many years, operational planning, strategy, and security, to senior officers at the Supreme Joint War College. He is a member and researcher of the Institute for National and International Security)

Copyright: @ 2025 Research Institute for European and American Studies (www.rieas.gr) Publication date: 2 August 2025

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Abstract

This paper examines how Thucydides' strategic thought influences Turkey’s evolving naval doctrine, emphasizing dominance over deterrence. Greece must respond with operational readiness, alliance-based maritime strategy, and diplomatic engagement to prevent regional escalation and misinterpretation of classical strategic principles.... Read more

Shaul Shay
(Senior research fellow at the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT) at the Interdisciplinary Centre Herzliya and former deputy head of Israel’s National Security Council)

Jacob Rosen- Koenig Buch
(Jacob Rosen-Koenig Buch is a former ambassador of Israel in Jordan)

Copyright: @ 2025 Research Institute for European and American Studies (www.rieas.gr) Publication date: 30 August 2025

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Amid heightened regional tensions in the Middle East and domestic threats to its security and stability Jordan is expanding its security measures and strengthening existing international partnerships. The Kingdom is dependent on the US for military and is among the largest recipients of US aid. ... Read more

Bouzemouri Achraf

(Graduate from the Athens Webster University, where he received a graduate certificate in International and Regional Security, as well as Master of Arts in International Relations. He graduated with a Bachelor of arts in International Relations, his academic and research focuses on migration flows and energy security. He is also RIEAS Senior Analyst and he is based in Morocco)

Copyright: @ 2025 Research Institute for European and American Studies (www.rieas.gr) Publication date: 1 September 2025

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Over ten years after Muammar Gaddafi’s bloody downfall, Libya remains a deeply fragmented and unstable state. The country’s post-revolutionary collapse has become permanent, with no clear road-map out of militia rule, foreign meddling, and criminal capture. While the world’s attention has largely shifted to crises in Ukraine, Gaza, and the South China Sea, the security vacuum in Libya continues to spill over its borders, especially across the Mediterranean. For European front-line states like Greece and Italy, Libya is not merely a North African concern. ... Read more