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Why Europe’s Far Right Can’t Be Tamed March 26, 2025

As a far-right tide sweeps across the Atlantic, European liberal democrats are searching for a strategy. Some believe that they should erect stronger firewalls by refusing to join coalitions that include the far right to prevent its leaders from gain...

Italy

Meloni’s Entanglements With Libya March 17, 2025

"Il caso Al-Masri" raises serious questions over Rome's dealings with Libya....

Libya

Italy

Forgotten Wars: Conflict Intensifies in Burkina Faso March 03, 2025

Over the past decade, Burkina Faso has been experiencing a profound political and humanitarian crisis, driven by armed insurrections and a resurgence of terrorism. Since 2015, the country has witnessed an escalation of violence perpetrated by jihadis...

Italy and Germany Seek a European Defense Industrial Base December 12, 2024

German-Italian cooperation stands out as a critical step toward building a unified European defense industrial base. ...

Germany

Italy

Australian Suspect in 1977 Murders Extradited From Italy December 03, 2024

Giorgia Meloni’s Vendetta Against Italy’s Judges November 13, 2024

The right-wing prime minister has a “strategy” to discredit, frighten and silence critics, from the media to the judiciary, says a famous Italian journalist. ...

Italy

The Next U.S. President Will Find a Europe Much Changed From Four Years Ago November 05, 2024

If Donald Trump wins the election on Tuesday, he will encounter a Europe far different from the one he knew during his first term both in terms of personnel and policy.A second Trump term could very well be a baptism by fire for new NATO Secretary Ge...

Algeria: From Anti-Colonial Beacon to Modern Success November 01, 2024

On November 1, 1954, Algeria ignited a revolution that became a defining moment in the global fight against colonialism. The revolution, spearheaded by the National Liberation Front (FLN), was not only a struggle for national independence from French...

Why the West Is Worth Defending October 01, 2024

I could have talked about the inseparable bond that unites Italy and the United States, regardless of the political beliefs of the respective governments; a bond witnessed here by the many friends of Italian origin, representatives of a community tha...

Italy

The Centre of Europe’s Migrant Crisis Has Shifted September 02, 2024

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was elected on a pledge to tackle illegal migration to Italy across the Mediterranean. Now data suggests her hardline approach — which has seen another NGO migrant rescue ship impounded this week — is reaping rew...

Italy

Italy’s Middle Power Dilemma August 26, 2024

Rome would be served well by sharpening its strategic objectives and understanding the limits of its cababilities. ...

Italy

Hunter Biden Asked U.S. Gov for Help With Deal in Italy While at Burisma August 16, 2024

Americas

Europe Needs a Centrist Agenda August 08, 2024

Extremist and populist parties exploit real fears and frustrations — they don’t invent them. And far too many feel their grievances have been insufficiently addressed by the political center. ...

European Union

Inside Meloni and von der Leyen’s Messy Split August 03, 2024

Italian PM and European Commission president had been close but that’s all changed. ...

Italy

Italy Accuses NATO’s Stoltenberg of Betrayal Over New Southern Envoy July 22, 2024

Russia

Meloni’s Mask Is Starting To Slip July 22, 2024

A euroskeptic leopard doesn’t change its spots — it just shifts tactics, slyly and opportunistically, as it circles its prey. ...

Italy

Attack on Trump Strikes Fear Into European Hearts July 16, 2024

Fears of political violence are simmering just beneath the surface in Europe, too. ...

Donald Trump

What Happens if Italy and France’s Right-Wing Firebrands Unite? July 05, 2024

Elections

Italy’s 5Star Movement Asks To Join Left Group in EU Parliament July 03, 2024

Russia

Macron-Meloni Spat Spotlights Left-Right Divide June 17, 2024

They’re calling it the death stare: In a clip that went viral, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was caught glaring at French President Emmanuel Macron at the G7 summit late last week. ...

Italy

France

Italy's Meloni Has ‘Abortion’ Removed From G7 Statement June 15, 2024

Russia

Spotlight on Italy’s Meloni as She Hosts Biden, G-7 Leaders June 13, 2024

Russia

Maritime Competition in the Mediterranean June 13, 2024

The Mediterranean’s Latin name, Mare Nostrum, means “our sea.” To casual observers, this might suggest an image of maritime space of peace and cooperation. Indeed, for decades, U.S. and NATO maritime preponderance has prevented foreign powers and reg...

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