ANALYSIS

A growing driver of the Global South’s agenda
ANALYSIS

On August 2, South Africa’s ambassador to the BRICS said that the ragtag group’s 15th summit in Johannesburg would initiate “a tectonic change… in the global geopolitical architecture.”


Solar power to the rescue as Europe’s energy system weathers extreme heat
ANALYSIS

A major increase in solar power generation in southern Europe played a leading role in averting energy shortages during the heatwaves of recent weeks when temperatures broke records and drove unprecedented demand for air conditioning. Solar power is particularly suited to coping with summer heat as the sun’s radiation is strongest around the hottest part […]


Why Greece’s green parties are failing to bloom
ANALYSIS

The lack of a political culture that values environmental issues, the presence of antagonistic political trends, and persistent internal skirmishes are the primary obstacles that prevent the green parties in Greece from establishing themselves as a meaningful political force, according to experts.

Europe’s sweltering summer could send tourists to cooler climes
ANALYSIS

Soaring summer temperatures across southern Europe could prompt a lasting shift in tourist habits, with more travelers choosing cooler destinations or taking their holidays in spring or autumn to dodge the extreme heat, tourism bodies and experts predict.

Turkey sets new Western tilt in foreign policy as economy weighs
ANALYSIS

After pivoting Turkey away from Western allies, President Tayyip Erdogan has changed tack with moves that have pleased the US and upset Russia, a turnaround seen aimed partly at reversing his country’s economic downturn and boosting foreign investment.


What’s on the table for NATO at Vilnius summit?  
EXPLAINER

NATO leaders will meet in Vilnius on July 11-12 to tackle a wide range of topics, from divisions over Ukraine’s membership bid and Sweden’s accession to boosting ammunitions stockpiles and reviewing the first defence plans in decades.

What NATO leaders will decide at the Vilnius summit
EXPLAINER

NATO leaders will meet in Vilnius on July 11-12 to tackle a wide range of topics, from divisions over Ukraine’s membership bid and Sweden’s accession to boosting ammunitions stockpiles and reviewing the first defense plans in decades.



Greek bonds snapping at heels of southern Europe’s best in class
ANALYSIS

Greece is heading into an election weekend with its public debt trading near the levels enjoyed by first-class peripheral countries, a decade after a debt crisis forced a dramatic reshaping of its borrowing. The premium investors demand to hold Greek debt instead of that of top-ranked peripheral countries such as Spain is narrowing.

Greedflation not a passing storm
ANALYSIS

Inflation is, of course, not only a Greek problem or just an imported problem. It’s also not like a storm that can’t be dealt with and you just wait for it to pass.


Turkish lira down 7% in biggest selloff since 2021 crisis
ANALYSIS

Turkey’s lira plunged 7% to a record low on Wednesday in its biggest daily selloff since a historic 2021 crash, as the newly-elected government appeared to loosen stabilizing measures in its pivot to more orthodox policies.

Erdogan still captivates his followers despite setbacks
ANALYSIS

President Tayyip Erdogan’s election victory showed the magnetic hold he still has over millions of Turks after 20 years in power, with many believing he is the man best placed to fix problems which critics say are partly of his own making.