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Italian elections: what impact on Defence?

Despite the recent increase in euro-scepticism in Italy, European defence cooperation enjoys the substantial support of the political establishment and mainstream public opinion. A favourable “Atlanticist” attitude towards the US and NATO is a traditional pillar of Italy’s (foreign) and defence policy. Italians will head to the polls on 4 March 2018: will the elections change Italy's defence policy? See the possible scenarios in IAI's new studies and commentaries.