Can The Five Star Movement Join The Socialists and Democrats Group?
The Five Stars are house-hunting in Europe, and have a lot of uncomfortable baggage along.
Waiting For A Miracle: Can The Italian Left Be Resurrected?
The Democrats look to remake themselves under Enrico Letta while the Five Star Movement places its future in the hands of Giuseppe Conte. Will it be enough to stem the tide of populism?
Italy And The Belt And Road Initiative
Last year, Italy was first G7 country to formally join the BRI. This still leaves us with the question of what comes next.
Is Giuseppe Conte Becoming The Italian Obama?
In many ways Conte's approach mirrors that of Barack Obama, but it is the differences that may just mean his survival once the gates of lockdown Italy are lifted.
How Giuseppe Conte Is Restoring Italy’s Credibility
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has received the highest approval rating among his former colleagues registered in the last 10 years.
Can The Italian Democratic Party Speak For The Working Class?
The Democrats have long shifted away from their traditional base — and now it may be too late to reclaim it.
Giuseppe Conte: Italian Of The Year 2020
In the most dramatic year that most of us have faced in our lifetimes, President Giuseppe Conte showed the world what leadership could be.
What’s Left Of The Five Star Movement?
Recent political developments have revealed the final mutation of the Five Star Movement into a party of the much-opposed establishment
Why Should Socialism No Longer Be A Taboo In Italy
Coming to terms with the legacy of socialism in Italy will hopefully help the Italian left address its own identity issues.