Maria Simaioforidou
A Zürich-based expert in International Relations Simaioforidou Maria is also a multilingual, with proficiency in Greek, English, and French and a good knowledge of German, Spanish and Russian. Her research interests are varied, including International Security, Digital Diplomacy and Diaspora Studies.
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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Iran War
As the smoke continues to rise over the Iranian plateau and the Strait of Hormuz remains a contested…
The Evolving Power of First Lady Diplomacy
Switzerland (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The recent exchange of letters between U.S. First Lady Melania Trump and her Turkish…
Europe’s endless wake-up call
Switzerland (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - As Donald Trump embarks on his second term as U.S. president, Europe finds…
The Rise of the Political Influencer: The Musk phenomenon
Switzerland (Brussels Morning), In an era where tweets can spark international incidents, one man stands at the intersection…
Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict: Turkey’s Influence, Iran’s Concerns, and EU Inaction
The disbandment of the Artsakh Defense Army, coupled with concerns about the possibility of ethnic cleansing and genocide,…
Shedding a Light on the UAE’s Dual-Use Exports Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Dual-use products are those with both civilian and military applications, making them a potential concern when they reach…