Does Mario Draghi Have What it Takes?
Supported as leader by the majority of Italians, expectations of Mario Draghi are high. But are we asking too much of him?
Italy And The Denial Of Its Colonial Past
While other European countries take steps towards reconciliation and reparations to its former colonies, where does Italy stand?
Carlo Calenda And The Digitalization Of Political Confrontation
Political communications of the Italian ruling classes determined new trends. Calenda’s campaign for Mayor of Rome is an example of this shift.
When Planning A Bridge Is No Small Decision
Why a bridge over the Strait of Messina is such a dilemma for Italian lawmakers and of little pressing interest to Italians.
Will Italy Reciprocate The UK’s Treatment Of EU Citizens?
A series of deportations from the UK have highlighted a sobering new reality for UK-EU relations.
Shifting Sands: Italy Swings To The Other Side Of The Palestinian Question
Historically, Italian sympathies have always swung towards self-determination in the Middle East. That's no longer the case.
Why Are So Many Italians In Favor Of The Death Penalty?
Answering this question is important to analyze how everything that is extreme and violent is increasingly accepted and normalized.
Italy Is Europe’s Recycling Leader. Can It Do Better?
With 79% of the country's waste now recycled, Italy has become Europe's recycling leader. But is the country doing enough for sustainability?
Ending The Forever War: Italy Leaves Afghanistan
After the US decision to withdraw troops, where does that leave Italy, NATO, and the Afghani people?
Italian International Relations: Looking East?
The arrest of a navy captain for swapping military secrets has raised concern among Western partners about Italian international relations.