Dr. Marios Efthymiopoulos, Author at Strategy International

Greece and Cyprus Must Stand as Israel’s Allies

Greece and Cyprus Must Stand as Israel’s Allies

Greece and Cyprus should turn support for Israel into a wider strategy: deter Turkish pressure, combat antisemitism, advance to Abraham Accords 2.0, deepen relations with Arab states based on the need for wider alliances and the Abrahamic Accords, and recognize...

26/08/2026

Achilles Shield: Greece’s Strategic Leap

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Achilles Shield: Greece’s Strategic Leap

The real test of Achilles Shield will not be its price or the number of systems acquired, but whether Greece can integrate, sustain and develop the capability while building an alliance of strategic depth with Cyprus and Israel.

13/08/2026

United States-Iran: Escalation, Deterrence and Strategic Outlook

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United States-Iran: Escalation, Deterrence and Strategic Outlook

A strategic assessment of the evolving United States–Iran confrontation, examining operational dynamics, escalation scenarios and implications for regional and international security.

24/07/2026

Cyprus, Türkiye and the Failure of Strategic Appeasement

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Cyprus, Türkiye and the Failure of Strategic Appeasement

Cyprus remains divided by foreign military occupation. Fifty-two years later, sovereignty, international law and European principles demand reunification, accountability and an end to the occupation.

20/07/2026

Cyprus 1974-2026: 52 Years of Occupation, Division, and the Unfinished Demand for Justice

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Cyprus 1974-2026: 52 Years of Occupation, Division, and the Unfinished Demand for Justice

Today, Cyprus does not simply remember. Cyprus continues to live with the consequences of the illegal Turkish invasion of 1974.

20/07/2026

Global Economics and Strategic Fragmentation

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Global Economics and Strategic Fragmentation

Global economics is increasingly shaped by geopolitical fragmentation, technological competition, and strategic insecurity. States now prioritize resilience, security, and adaptability over unrestricted globalization.

09/06/2026

The Thucydides Trap and the New Global Order

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The Thucydides Trap and the New Global Order

Drawing on the Thucydides Trap, this study explores the intensifying U.S.-China rivalry, focusing on technological competition, maritime security, economic fragmentation, and the risks of strategic miscalculation shaping an increasingly unstable international order.

25/05/2026

Iran, the Gulf States, and the UAE Under Pressure: Unity, Continuity, and What Comes Next

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Iran, the Gulf States, and the UAE Under Pressure: Unity, Continuity, and What Comes Next

Iran’s pressure on the Gulf tests unity, markets, and maritime flow. The UAE stands central, where continuity, integration, and disciplined deterrence will determine regional stability.

03/03/2026

Cyprus on the Front Line of a Wider Gulf War: What the Drone at Akrotiri Means and What Comes Next

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Cyprus on the Front Line of a Wider Gulf War: What the Drone at Akrotiri Means and What Comes Next

Cyprus is no longer peripheral to conflict. The Akrotiri drone strike signals operational integration into a widening theatre where

02/03/2026

The 62nd Edition of the Munich Security Conference: Convergence and Participation

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The 62nd Edition of the Munich Security Conference: Convergence and Participation

An analysis of the 62nd Munich Security Conference, where Strategy International advances strategic convergence and coordinated action, dialogue, high-level engagement, governance and foresight through practical, actionable outcomes and new partnerships.

10/02/2026

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Author: Dr. Marios Efthymiopoulos