Italy’s Soft Spot For Autocracies
Autocratization tendencies inside and surrounding the EU strongly affect its decisions and democracy. How is Italy responding?
Can Pope Francis Diplomacy Work In Ukraine?
Pope Francis diplomacy is the opposite of Draghi's — and maybe just as futile.
Russia’s Invasion Has Compromised The Italian Right
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will reshape politics on the Italian Right for good.
Ukraine And The Confusing Media Discourse
Many Italians are confused by polarized babble that condemns, condones or commends the Ukraine invasion. But what if there could be a more effective role for the media?
The War At Home: What The Ukraine Invasion Means For Italy’s Economy
The worldwide response to Russian aggression in Ukraine means that we’ll all be feeling the pinch.
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.
Lyudmyla Solomon: Ukrainians Will Not Give Up, They Want Democracy
Lyudmyla Solomon, a Ukrainian in Bolzano, tells us Ukraine will not give up. Even those who are refugees plan to return as soon as they can.
Kim Kardashian, COVID, War… What’s The Point Anymore?
Even living in your own bubble isn’t a guarantee to keep you free from thinking about political and social issues.
Kremlin’s Propaganda And The Information War
Many independent broadcasters are either blocked or suspended as Kremlin propaganda escalates, but Russophobia is precisely what Italy and the West must avoid.
Dancing In The Dark
In the throes of an international crisis, Italy and other European countries are facing a major issue: trying not to sink into the darkness.