Pax Americana and the aftermath of Empire
Pax Americana is fading as the US shifts from guarantor to ideological actor in Europe. The 2025 US National Security Strategy openly supports European nationalist forces and frames EU integration and migration as cultural threats. This marks a turn from alliance to cultural warfare, forcing Europe to rethink its strategic autonomy.
Southern Europe is drying out
Southern Europe is running out of time—and water. From Bulgaria’s collapsing networks to Cyprus’ empty dams and Greece’s record-low reservoirs, the Mediterranean has become Europe’s frontline of a structural crisis. Climate change, chronic underinvestment, and soaring demand are pushing entire regions past the point of seasonal shortages.
Is tourism in Malta a blessing or a curse?
Malta welcomed over 3.5 million tourists in 2024, fueling economic growth but overwhelming local services, harming the environment, and changing traditional lifestyles. As authorities consider caps and emissions cuts, the nation faces a crucial balancing act between prosperity and preservation.
New EU Driving Rules: A Revolution on Europe’s Roads
The European Union is preparing a major update to its driving license rules — one that aims to improve road safety, make the system more digital, and introduce stricter standards for young drivers.
The Mind Behind the Medal: How Mental Health Influences the Performance of Top Athletes
The Mind Behind the Medal: How Mental Health Influences the Performance of Top Athletes I was talking to a friend of mine the other day about the sport we practice; more precisely, we were discussing...
The seas in distress – Can anything be done?
Our oceans are facing unprecedented threats from human activities, ranging from climate change and rising sea levels to pollution and overfishing. Read this analysis to explore the threats, but also tips on how to deal with them.
Why journalism storytelling is the “new currency”: can we talk?
Everyone tells stories: this is the starting point from which I want to begin this article. Publicists and professional journalists spend their lives telling people’s stories. Our stories are the only thing we leave behind. They are what unite us, teach us, and remind us who we are.
Europe 1914 vs 2025: Christmas Truce vs Modern-Time War
In 1914, soldiers stepped into No Man’s Land and discovered that “enemy” was still a reversible word. In 2025, war unfolds through drones, pixels, and propaganda, where even empathy risks being weaponised.
