25/03/2019
Master on Euro-Mediterranean Affairs
The Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) and LUISS School of Government launch a new Master programme (first level Master) on Euro-Mediterranean Affairs. Learn about emerging dynamics in the…
21/03/2019
President Xi Jinping arrives in Italy
As President Xi Jinping arrives in Italy today, the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding between Italy and China on the Belt and Road Initiative may help Beijing drive a wedge in the Euro…
21/03/2019
Europe and the Future Combat Air System
Europe is divided regarding the future of European air forces and aerospace industries. The Franco-German FCAS project and the British "Tempest" compete with each other in developing a next…
15/03/2019
Brexit deadlock
Theresa May has written to the European Union seeking a brief delay to Brexit until 30 June. The decision came after the House of Commons had taken all workable options off the table last week,…
11/03/2019
Algeria, Bouteflika leaves but remains
On Monday, 11 March, in a press release, Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika - back in his country after two weeks in hospital in Switzerland - announced his decision not to run…
11/03/2019
EU: Italy is lonelier than ever
In no small part as a result of the government’s posture on the EU, Italy appears to be more isolated than ever in Europe. In the run-up to the May European elections, Rome seems to be lacking both…
06/03/2019
Cyprus hydrocarbons and geopolitics
Exploratory drilling has found up to 8 trillion cubic feet of natural gas off the coast of Cyprus. It is the world’s third biggest discovery in two years and has opened up new opportunities for…
01/03/2019
Menara-Medreset, final conference
“The Middle East and the EU: New Realities, New Policies" at Egmont Palace, an event presenting the results of two H2020 research projects, Menara and Medreset, will take place in Brussels on 6 March…
25/02/2019
Venezuela's crisis and the role of Italy
In response to the Venezuelan crisis, Italy has called for new elections soon in the country, but has not joined EU allies in recognizing Juan Guaidó as interim president. Italy's neutral stance on…
18/02/2019
Security: lessons from Munich
Nathalie Tocci, back from the Munich Security Conference, where she chaired the first panels, talks about the main messages and lessons of the conference. The discussion revolved around the…
14/02/2019
Munich: The Security Conference
In a context of international security troubled by US decisions to withdraw from the nuclear treaty with Iran and the INF treaty with Russia, start troops withdrawals from Syria and Afghanistan and…
14/02/2019
Munich: The Security Conference
In a context of international security troubled by US decisions to withdraw from the nuclear treaty with Iran and the INF treaty with Russia, start troops withdrawals from Syria and Afghanistan and…