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.
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 Ukraine Crisis: Security, Energy, and the Consequences for Italy
We discuss with foreign policy analysts Gabriele Marchionna and Simone Rinaldi the impact of the Ukraine crisis on Italy and global politics.
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.
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.
Operazione Ataman: When The Cossacks Came To Friuli
The Cossack occupation of north-east Italy in 1944, known as Operazione Ataman, has eerie parallels to our present geopolitical crisis.
