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In this paper, we use varieties of capitalism as an analytical tool to understand the main characteristics of the Greek model of capitalism. The main purpose of this paper is twofold: first, to study the evolution of the country's economic performance through the theoretical approach of varieties of capitalism; second, highlighting the performance of institutions to understand how the main characteristics of the Greek model of capitalism have been changed during last years. The main questions of the article are: How the Greek model of capitalism affected not only the institutional but also the economic performance in Greece? Does the COVID-19 pandemic influence the model of capitalism in Greece? By applying the principles of the comparative political economy, we will be able to draw conclusions regarding the institutional performance in Greece and the characteristics of the Greek model of capitalism. As we will argue, the Greek model of capitalism was shaped by the power of ideas of country's political leaders since 1980s. These ideas influenced the characteristics of the Greek model of capitalism creating a rather exceptional institutional framework unable to support long- run economic growth in the country. This exceptionalism is associated with an institutional asymmetry in relation with other member states and characterizes the Greek model of capitalism not only as the main cause for the economic crisis, but also as a significant obstacle to any recovery efforts, especially during COVID-19 pandemic.

This paper analyses the EU’s policies for energy and climate, using Börzel's (2002) theoretical framework on Europeanisation, and examines member states’ Green Deal responses, strategies, and compliance. As expressed in their final NECPs, although member states’ responses vary, most of the critical components were partially addressed, while the others were largely addressed. We observe a considerable variation in Member State’s strategies. Member States classified as foot-dragging beforehand are fence-sitting now, while those previously categorised as fence-sitting are now either foot-dragging or pace-setting. The root cause of these classification changes for the member states within the EU can be traced back to their internal environments in which the involved stakeholders each have a different response pace regarding environment, climate, and energy. We present and analyse our theoretical context, discuss the EU’s energy policies and the NECPs, examine member states’ responses and compliance with this new framework, and propose several challenges.

Nation branding has been an important communication strategy since the late 1990s, as governments undertook campaigns to promote their country's global image. The practice has been characterized as a multi-dimensional blend of elements that shape national identity within and outside a country. The 1923 Treaty of Lausanne led to international recognition of the Republic of Turkey as the successor of the Ottoman Empire. In 2053, the nation will celebrate its 600th anniversary, and President Erdogan has defined a system called the “Turkey Model” as the foundation for the country's 2053 vision. This chapter discusses Turkey's nation branding for the 2050s and considers the vision of national leaders, the strategy for implementing the plan, and relations with stakeholders. Challenges and opportunities are identified along with a national and regional outlook. Recommendations are provided for any nation interested in structured nation branding.

The pandemic crisis caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus in early 2020 resulted in a series of rapid developments in all areas of political, economic, social and technological life in every country and society, on a global level. The European Commission has announced the Next Generation recovery plan, with a budget of 750 billion euros for the period 2021-2027. The main scope for European Union is to create a greener, more digital and ultimately sustainable Europe, with increased resilience even in future crises. At the same time, energy is seen as vital for the development and prosperity of every country and society, let alone in today's era of interconnection, high technology and globalization. In this study, both secondary research as well as primary qualitative research took place with personal in-depth interviews with experts, such as academics, politicians and enterpreneurs, all of them considered as stakeholders in issues related to the “green” energy. The overall study produces useful conclusions and suggestions that can contribute to a better understanding of green energy and its economic and social impact on society. The new green deal seems to be a first-class opportunity for the radical restructuring of the European economy and the strengthening of institutions through a more dynamic, sustainable, green growth model that is expected to further shield society and the country from a new upcoming crisis which is likely to occur sooner and more ambitiously, according to what is happening in the global environment.

The scope of this paper is to examine the parameters and factors that energy security and national security consist of, how they interact between them, and finally how they are applied in the case of Israel.

The aim of this article is to study certain aspects related to energy security, which is of great importance globally. A number of conceptual frameworks regarding the issue of energy security are examined to understand the relationships between relevant parameters and then to investigate their implications for the national security of countries in the Eastern Mediterranean region under the broader consideration of the international political economy. Megatrends are major, transformative forces that affect the global future. They have a far-reaching impact on economies, industries, societies and individuals. Today’s world is in constant motion and goods, capital and labor are moving globally at a faster pace than ever, with overall energy-related issues becoming increasingly important for societies and states. Economic power is continuing to shift eastwards and it is thus of considerable interest to study energy security in the broader area of the Eastern Mediterranean and its effect on the national security of the countries located in the region. Research needs to examine whether energy security is a threat to the national security of such countries and/or an opportunity for them. In this study, the theory of economic nationalism is employed for the analysis as it emphasizes the primary importance of the state and national security, whereas realism is essentially a political ideology and mercantilism is an economic one.