It is a pragmatic move in order to survive while the leaders figure out what the Five Star’s future will be
Teresa Coratella comments on the evolution of the Italian Five Starts Movement, and its flirtation with the center-left
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On one side we have a very strong government from the point of view of the technical expertise of its ministers; on the other, we have a very fragile political balance
The role that Draghi can play in this very delicate momentum of Europe is very important
Teresa Coratella comments on Mario Draghi’s role within the European arena, considering that Merkel’s mandate is ending and Macron will be facing re-election next year
He may be Super Mario, but if he is not supported by his Luigi, he will never manage to do what he needs
According to Teresa Coratella, Mario Draghi’s success is dependent on the cooperation of other actors
Italy could draw on its G20 Presidency to relaunch its relationship with Washington . But Rome will need a solid government to do so.
Marta Dassù’s op-ed on the relations between Biden’s America and its European allies, with reference to the results of ECFR’s latest survey
An enhanced partnership between Asean and Italy, especially during the Italian G20 presidency, is a unique opportunity to lay the basis for a long-term constructive approach
Teresa Coratella analyses the opportunities of an enhanced cooperation between Italy and ASEAN
We might be facing the prelude of a new rapprochement in the region, a development that would provide more space for Europe and, consequently, for Italy
Following the visit of Foreign Minister Di Maio to Jordan and Saudi Arabia, Arturo Varvelli analyzes Italian strategy in the Gulf and its potentiality
The vaccine cannot be used for government propaganda. We need to think about efficiency mechanisms.
Arturo Varvelli analyses Italian vaccination strategy, and suggests drawing inspiration from the German model
What Haftar wanted was for them to go from Rome to Benghazi and for him to have a similar recognition. It’s exactly the political price we had to pay, and we paid it.
Arturo Varvelli, Head of ECFR Rome, comments on the visit of President Conte and Foreign Minister Di Maio to General Haftar for the release of the Italian fishermen detained in Libya
The Italian establishment should help to convey the message that a positive relation with the US and the EU is in the best interests of the country
Arturo Varvelli analyzes the consequences of Biden’s victory on American foreign policy, on transatlantic relations and Italian foreign policy