Andrea Hauner

Until recently, Europe felt safe under the US nuclear umbrella. But since Russia invaded Ukraine and Donald Trump was re-elected, transatlantic relations have deteriorated. Experts are calling for Europe to focus more on its own nuclear deterrent. But what options do nations on the continent have?

When it comes to shipbuilding, there's no shortage of superlatives. As cruise liners become floating cities, cargo ships and container ships continue to grow in size. As a result, ship captains and their officers are taking on increasing responsibility, and must learn to master a multitude of high-tech instruments. The increase in controls and safety measures does not prevent the occurrence of dramatic accidents, such as the sinking of the Costa Concordia in 2012, which claimed the lives of thirty-two people. Like 80-90% of accidents at sea, this disaster was caused by human error, which the standards set by the International Maritime Organization can hardly eradicate.