Italian politics is like Game of Thrones and I think that this is a real power struggle between Renze and Conte
Arturo Varvelli comments on the current Italian government crisis
Italian politics is like Game of Thrones and I think that this is a real power struggle between Renze and Conte
Arturo Varvelli comments on the current Italian government crisis
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
The rule of law and fundamental freedoms are still not guaranteed. The regime is very fearful and unable to distinguish what is a real threat and what is not.
Arturo Varvelli comments on the open investigation of the murder of Italian Giulio Regeni in Egypt
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
Cairo lived then and still lives today in a dark period. (…) The regime is very afraid and unable to understand which is a real threat and which is not.
Arturo Varvelli, Head of ECFR Rome, comments on Giulio Regeni’s murder
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
Italy could be an excellent mediator both in Libya and in EastMed
Arturo Varvelli analyses the the potentiality of Italian energy policy in Libya and East-Med
If the citizen trusts the government, then the governmental response can be effective; if not, the mutual relationship starts to deteriorate
Arturo Varvelli comments on European countries’ strategies to counter the pandemic
When Europe thinks in terms of constructive solutions in the eastern Mediterranean, it can count on Italy as long as the EU – driven by France – does not adopt a confrontational approach to Turkey
Arturo Varvelli on the role of Italy in the Eastern Mediterranean