Europe Drafts NATO “Plan B” as U.S. Commitment Wavers Under Trump Pressure
The continent accelerates strategic autonomy amid Iran war tensions and fractures inside the Alliance
The continent accelerates strategic autonomy amid Iran war tensions and fractures inside the Alliance
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has refused to support a U.S.-led naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant transatlantic divergence as tensions escalate over Washington’s hardline strategy toward Iran.
Disruptions in Middle East travel and declining Gulf hub connectivity are diverting tourists to safer, well‑connected destinations — with Greece and Istanbul among the emerging beneficiaries.
Cyprus pushes for broader discussions with the United Kingdom on the future of British military bases following regional tensions and drone strikes.
The US military directive over Cyprus airspace signals a geopolitical slap at Ankara and indicates deeper shifts in Eastern Mediterranean power dynamics.
Athens rethinks its energy strategy: renewables, next-generation nuclear technology, hydropower and geopolitical investments move to the center of policy.