Part 1 by Mr. Maverick Power. A word with a mystical, magical, almost divine shade. When we hear the word power, we are instantly inspired with a sense of awe and fascination. Much ink has been spilled on the essence of this so common, yet so misconceived word. So, what is power, actually? For a start, all definitions of power share one key, common feature – influence. Frankly, power is to some extent identical to influence. As a matter of fact, most dictionaries define the two terms interchangeably. Generally speaking, power is the capacity to guarantee the outcomes you want. More specifical ..read more

By Alexandros Sainidis In the five or so total years of my work experience (I am almost 27), I have never once worked in an environment that was purely domestic – in Greek. In all of the positions I have handled the primary language was English and there was always a connection to foreign or international markets. Both my personal experience and my general observations suggest that workplaces are now commonly international, where you deal with more foreign workers, foreign clients, foreign suppliers and foreign competitors. Undoubtedly, this is a result of globalization and increased freedom o ..read more

Japan, besides being an interesting case of an economic success, has gathered interest regarding the economics revolving around gender. A special aspect of Shinzo Abe’s economic policy in Japan was the area concerning women. The term “Womenomics” was used to describe the economic policy drawn up by former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, whose main goal was to promote the active participation of women in the workforce. This goal has been one of the main strategic areas for Japan’s economic development, not only for overcoming the obstacles and challenges women face in entering and progressi ..read more

By Stefanos Michelakakis In a world where globalization has established a strong connection between nations, international law stands as a hope for global order and justice. However, the world lies in a complex web of cultural, historical, and geopolitical influences that raise the question: Is international law truly international? The Principle of Universality: The principle of universality asserts that certain fundamental rights and norms transcend cultural, national, and religious boundaries. It forms the cornerstone of international human rights law, proclaiming that all individuals, rega ..read more

By Mr. Maverick, Our daily lives constitute an ever-ending decision making process. I made a calculated decision to invest some time and communicate my thoughts through this article – and you, dear reader, made another (well-?)calculated decision to take some time out of your busy schedule and read this article which you probably found intriguing. From deciding what to wear and buying that extra candy bar at the grocery store, to making a life-changing investment like buying a house, we are constantly facing dilemmas that demand decisions, either swift or measured. Deciding about anything know ..read more

By George Monopatis There is a scene from the famous movie “Blood Diamond” that has always stayed with me. The co-star of the movie, Jennifer Connelly, after seeing some news on TV, comments that “the world is falling apart“. Then, the main protagonist, Leonardo Di Caprio, answers with absolute candor: “When was the last time the world wasn’t falling apart, huh?” This statement, however extravagant, remains strangely accurate. There is a general feeling in the world now and arguably during every time period that things are unbearable and that things cannot get any worse, in other words an over ..read more

By Nickolaos Angelis In the wake of the end of the Cold War, when the international system entered a process of reconfiguration and new issues like the growth of ethnonationalism arose, it became obvious that human beings, acting individually or in collectivities, are the source of much behavior and most change in international politics. The paradigm of classical realism with its ‘rational actor’ model possesses a great explanatory value in focusing on the “bigger picture” of international relations, which is not to be missed. Nevertheless, historical practice indicates that assumptions that p ..read more

By Mr. Maverick From the 1881 assassination of the Russian Tsar Alexander II by dynamite to the Hamas’s horrific attack on October 7, it is clear that the capabilities of terrorist actors have grown exponentially. In his lecture “Politics as a Vocation” (1918), the German sociologist Max Weber defines the state as a “human community that (successfully) claims the monopoly of the legitimate use of physical force within a given territory.” However, in 2024, that seems to be far from being the case. The large proliferation of technology and power has enhanced significantly the capacity of any no ..read more

…and so do you By Alexandros Sainidis  Self-help largely relies on marginal (small) changes you implement in your lifestyle. There is little benefit in eating healthy for a day. Doing so for months, however, has an immense effect on increasing positive effects and decreasing negative effects at the same time. At first this logic seems as a purely personal journey. In reality, this incremental logic applies on a global scale and has the power to turn the tides in every domain.  Staying within this topic, health is highly responsive to small changes, which explains why it is a core obj ..read more

By Mr. Maverick An African proverb says, “When roots are deep, there is no need to fear the wind.” Evidently, the “wind” of military coups has swept the continent’s nascent democratic foundations. In particular, 13 successful coups took place in Africa during the first two decades of this century and the risk of broader diffusion is solid. The interesting fact in this juncture, however, is the level of popular support that these military takeovers enjoy, especially in the Sahel region, where in Mali, for instance, around eight in ten citizens back their country’s military junta. This tolerance ..read more