The Greenland Crisis: A Case Study in Strategic Overreach
In January 2026, a diplomatic crisis over Greenland brought the world to the brink of a trade war between the United States and the European Union. This escalation represents more than a territorial dispute; it is a profound collision between competing political theories and vision for the global order. Greenland’s importance lies at the intersection…
The End of the “Wild West” of Green Claims
Introduction 2026 marks a historic turning point in corporate accountability as global markets transition from voluntary sustainability “stories” to legally enforceable, documented performance. This year is defined by the full-scale implementation of regulations that effectively outlaw vague greenwashing and the introduction of next-generation social standards that demand rigorous proof of ethical labor practices. For years,…
About this Blog
In a world where environmental conversations are often reduced to headlines, buzzwords, or guilt-driven messaging, this blog exists to offer something different: clarity, credibility, and practical insight from the perspective of someone who works with sustainability every day. As a Green Officer, I stand at the intersection of environmental responsibility, real-world decision-making, and measurable impact. This blog…
From Performative Rhetoric to Effective Policy
European Policy Responses to the Greenland Case Introduction Statements made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the potential “purchase” of Greenland were short-lived in political terms, yet long-lasting in their normative and institutional implications. Beyond their rhetorical shock value, these statements exposed a fundamental clash between two paradigms of international relations: This policy paper argues that…
Greenland at the Center of Arctic Power Politics
Why Sovereignty Is Settled—but Strategic Competition Is Not Policy Brief | Arctic Security & Geopolitics Introduction Greenland has re-emerged as a focal point of Arctic geopolitics due to climate change, renewed great-power rivalry, and growing competition over access, infrastructure, and military positioning in the High North. Although Greenland’s sovereignty under the Kingdom of Denmark is…
Ice, Empire, and the Return of Great Power Competition: Greenland as the Unresolved Keystone of Arctic Sovereignty
Abstract Greenland, the world’s largest island, occupies a paradoxical position in international relations: geographically peripheral yet geopolitically central. Historically contested through Norse colonization, Danish–Norwegian sovereignty, colonial administration, and Cold War militarization, Greenland has re-emerged in the twenty-first century as a focal point of renewed great power competition. Climate change, Arctic militarization, rare-earth resource potential, and…
The Symbolism of the White Swan in Literature: Purity, Beauty, and Metamorphosis
Literature, Art, Generic research, EESL inspired Logo Abstract The white swan occupies a privileged symbolic position in Western and non-Western literary traditions. Associated with purity, beauty, fidelity, transcendence, and transformation, the swan has served as a powerful metaphor in myth, poetry, fairy tales, and modern philosophical discourse. This paper examines the symbolic meanings of the…
Greece’s Environmental Performance in the Context of Europe’s Environment 2025: a short insight
Executive Summary Greece’s performance within the key areas of environmental concern identified in Europe’s environment 2025 reflects a mixed but dynamic picture of progress, persistent challenges, and emerging risks. The country has demonstrated clear advancement in decarbonisation, renewable energy expansion, biodiversity protection, water quality and urban waste treatment. At the same time, implementation gaps, climate vulnerability, resource inefficiencies, unsustainable consumption…
Europe’s environment and climate: knowledge for resilience, prosperity and sustainability
EEA report 11/2025 29 Sept 2025, https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/europe-environment-2025/main-report The main report provides an integrated narrative, examining the central and vital role that the climate and natural environment play in ensuring health, resilience and prosperity for people, anchored in the EU’s vision for a sustainable Europe by 2050. Europe’s Environment 2025 is the seventh State of the Environment report published…
Human Rights Due Diligence in Integrated Social Auditing Standards: Conceptual Frameworks, Operational Mechanisms, and Alignment with EU CSDDD/CSRD Requirements
Abstract In recent decades, international frameworks and standards have converged on the concept of human rights due diligence (HRDD) as a central mechanism for responsible corporate behavior, particularly in global value chains characterized by complex, multi-tiered supplier relationships. This article examines how HRDD is articulated and operationalized within the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) and…
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