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Sea Power, Sovereignty and the Hellenic Imperative in an Age of Regional Revisionism

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: @ 2026 Research Institute for European and American Studies (www.rieas.gr) Publication date: 21 June 2026

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 Return of Geopolitics in the Mediterranean

The Mediterranean is entering a new strategic era. The post-Cold War order that shaped the basin for more than three decades, characterized by overwhelming American predominance, European economic influence, and a relatively stable maritime environment, is gradually giving way to a more fluid and competitive geopolitical landscape.... Read more