EDITORIAL

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)

Copyright: @ 2025 Research Institute for European and American Studies (www.rieas.gr) Publication date: 27 September 2025

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Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a strategic defense agreement on September 17, 2025, during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Riyadh.[ Saudi Arabia, Pakistan signed strategic defense pact, Al Arabiya, September 17, 2025.] The “Joint Strategic Defense Agreement” was signed in Riyadh by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif following formal talks.... Read more

Nicolas Laos
(Mathematician and Philosopher of Science,
specialized in Systems Science and Scientific Modeling)

Copyright: @ 2025 Research Institute for European and American Studies (www.rieas.gr) Publication date: 27 September 2025

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The present editorial will argue for the significance and the profitability of studying international relations in general and Greece-Israel-Cyprus relations in particular by conceptualizing two focal points of study: firstly, the role of the national actor (namely, the role played by a person when interacting with other persons who are citizens of different nations) and, secondly, the role of the national character (namely, the role played by the mental qualities and characteristics more or less common to a group as a whole). ... 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: 21 September 2025

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Introduction: A Shifting Geostrategic Landscape

The early decades of the twenty-first century are witnessing a profound restructuring of global power dynamics. The Indo-Pacific, the Middle East, and the Eastern Mediterranean are increasingly interconnected arenas where economic corridors, maritime security, and great power competition intersect. ... Read more

Editorial Opinion

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

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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