It would be foolish to think we can compete with China, the United Arab Emirates or even Turkey. To be meaningful, the Mattei Plan will have to fit into a broader framework of EU initiatives
Arturo Varvelli on the Italian Mattei Plan for Africa
It would be foolish to think we can compete with China, the United Arab Emirates or even Turkey. To be meaningful, the Mattei Plan will have to fit into a broader framework of EU initiatives
Arturo Varvelli on the Italian Mattei Plan for Africa
Let’s face it, the stability of the region hangs by a thread, although no one wants escalation, neither Israel nor Iran, let alone the United States and the European Union
Arturo Varvelli on the situation in the Middle East in light of the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and the latest Iranian attacks
With the conflict in Gaza, the EU risks to be involved on different fronts. Despite this, Ukraine remains Europe’s highest priority, as many countries perceive Russia as a real threat.
Arturo Varvelli comments on a possible hierarchy of priorities among the many crises in which the western front is involved
Budapest is opposing Ukraine’s accession to the EU: some believe it is due to ideological reasons, some instead say that it is just another way to leverage concessions from Brussels
Arturo Varvelli comments on the upcoming European Council discussion topics
For Italy, for long a middle power working as a bridge in the Wider Mediterranean, this is about retrieving that connecting capability and use it towards the Global South
In light of ECFR’s new polling, Arturo Varvelli assesses the role Italy can play in the Global South
We cannot think that Italy can compete in Africa with China, Russia, or the Gulf. Rome’s strategy in the continent must be integrated with Europe’s, and this seems to be Tajani’s idea as well.
Arturo Varvelli on the Italian role in Africa and the Mattei Plan for Africa launched by the Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
The release of videos of attacks on civilians has made massive retaliation inevitable, which is precisely what Hamas wants in order to inflame Arab public opinion
Arturo Varvelli comments on Hamas mediatic strategy in the conflict with Israel
Radicalization processes often involve prison-time, which doesn’t facilitate redemption but rather favors a negative spiraling, then amplified by online or in-person propaganda
Arturo Varvelli comments on the terrorist attack in Brussels, radicalization in Europe, and tensions in Israel and Gaza
Qatar has developed in the past twenty years its own international projection, but I’m afraid it’s not going to be able to untangle the situation. Perhaps Egypt could play a decisive role.
Arturo Varvelli comments on Qatar’s posture in the current Middle Eastern crisis
Hamas is not Al Qaida in gathering consensus: around the world there are for sure Hamas’ sympathizers, and some might even act on its behalf, but I wouldn’t frame it as a red-alert situation
Arturo Varvelli comments on possible terroristic attacks in Italy and EU