The agreement strengthens Italy’s position as an energy bridge between North Africa and Northern Europe, not only for gas, but also for hydrogen in the future
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What can be done is to create ‘alternative routes’ to the Red Sea, which is one of the most important bottlenecks for data traffic as well, and not just maritime traffic
Perhaps I am too pessimistic. But my impression is that Joe Biden risks a ‘Carter moment’ in the Middle East
Europe must become more economically competitive by forging trade agreements with third markets—especially given the U.S. reluctance to define its trade policy
Arancha González Laya, Nathalie Tocci and Guntram Wolff on Trump-proofing Europe
The Mattei Plan is valid. The right-sizing of expectations allows Rome’s project to be represented as feasible
Italy wants to build cooperation and serious strategic relationships in Africa as equals, not predators
We are not planning to change the fate of relations between Europe and Africa, but we are offering something concrete
China is likely more willing to pay the bill for the increasing commercial costs than to get involved militarily (or politically, especially if pressured by the US) in the Red Sea crisis, for now
In a world where the impacts of climate change are more evident every day, we were looking for an innovative way to engage those who follow and read us in a more interactive way
Only if they carefully absorb the lessons learned from this war will Europeans be ready for the kinds of confrontations between great powers that are becoming increasingly likely in the 21st century