Why Is Hikikomori Affecting So Many Young Italians?
Originally identified in Japan, hikikomori refers to a state of severe self-isolation. We explore why it’s affecting so many Italians.
Generation 56k And The Italian Millennial Experience
The Italian entertainment landscape is increasingly turning to the millennial experience for inspiration. Generation 56k is a great example.
Hey RAI, We Still Watch TV!
Can Italy's national public television station return to being a service for citizens?
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?
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.
Italian Media And Foreign Policy: A Complex Relationship
As war in Ukraine monopolizes the Italian media, the problem of how news channels deal with foreign policy issues has returned.
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.
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.
Women Need New Words, Not Mimosas
Recent hate speech towards Fratelli D’Italia's Giorgia Meloni and Senator Liliana Segre show that although an increasing number of women now lead, ignorance still rules.
A Last Minute, Made In Italy Christmas Gift Guide
A pandemic Christmas is unique, but so are the gifts that you can still get in time for the holidays.