A few days after the renewal of the strategic cooperation between Athens and Paris, Berlin is making a dynamic comeback, with the visit of the German Foreign Minister linked to the effort to strengthen the German presence in the mammoth Greek armaments program.

In a coordinated effort spanning multiple agencies and borders, U.S. authorities have repatriated 26 ancient artifacts to Greece, marking another step in the ongoing fight against the illicit trade in cultural heritage.

In an era where the Eastern Mediterranean is becoming a field of intense geopolitical competition and the concept of national security is being redefined through technology, industry and naval power, Greece is attempting to regain a role that goes beyond the narrow limits of the observer. In this new environment, the shipbuilding industry is not simply a productive sector, but a tool of strategic dominance.