Throughout Europe, the pro-China season has come to an end and has been replaced by headwinds. The eyes of European diplomacies are focused on Rome, not without some concern.
Alberto Rizzi takes stock of Italy’s relationship with China, particularly regarding the maxi Strait Bridge project
The Chinese know that (…) this is not the right time for diplomatic intervention, because there is no room for negotiation yet
Arturo Varvelli comments on Macron and von der Leyen’s visit to China and describes the Chinese perspective on the mediation of the conflict in Ukraine
The People’s Party is a classic center-right party and is very pro-European, so in some instances it might work better with Macron and Scholz than with Meloni
José Ignacio Torreblanca explains how the results of the upcoming elections in Spain, with a likely victory for the People’s Party, might affect European politics
From an economic point of view, the situation in Tunisia is certainly worrisome – but this is not starting now
Starting from having a very close economic relationship with China, Saudi Arabia has now moved on to say: “I am an effective part of the Chinese-led world.”.
Cinzia Bianco comments on the relations between China and Saudia Arabia, in light of the latter’s decision to join the SCO as a dialogue partner
The Estonian Prime Minister plays a relevant political role within the EU and NATO, while she is also busy handling important domestic dossiers
Teresa Coratella’s analysis on the relevant role played at a EU level by Kaja Kallas, the Estonian Prime Minister reappointed by the recent parliamentary elections
The acceleration of the settlements, which also crosses what were considered red lines by the US and EU, could prove fatal to the two-state solution
Hugh Lovatt deciphers the latest events shaking the Israeli public squares on the one hand and the violence in the West Bank on the other
ECFR’s latest poll underlines the cohesion of European public opinion on the war in Ukraine, but several factors could sway the support for Kyiv, namely in Italy
This is one of the main dossiers of discussion between Saudi Arabia and Iran, and it is one of the arenas that could benefit from an effective détente between the two countries
Recent evolutions in the international framework have created a suitable opening for a renewed strategic partnership between the two countries
Lorena Stella Martini comments on the relevance of Italian PM Meloni’s recent visit to the UAE for the future of the strategic partnership between Rome and Abu Dhabi