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Publications in IAI Commentaries

ISSN: 2532-6570 (online)

Interim Editor: Riccardo Alcaro
IAI Commentaries are short, thought-provoking opinion pieces tackling a variety of current issues in global affairs, spanning all geographical regions. Expressions of interest are welcome at any time by contacting the series editor with a brief abstract and title of no more than 200 words. IAI Commentaries are published on a rolling basis throughout the year. The maximum word limit is 1,500 words. British spelling is used throughout. Please consult the editorial guidelines for more information.
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If you want to write an article, let us know and write to Riccardo: r.alcaro@iai.it.

The EU Pact on Migration and Asylum: Promises, Risks and the Road Ahead

The EU Pact on Migration and Asylum: Promises, Risks and the Road Ahead
Agnese Pacciardi
Rome, IAI, July 2026, 4 p.
In: IAI Commentaries 26|27

No Deal, No War Is Still Trump’s Way Out of the Iran Catch-22

No Deal, No War Is Still Trump’s Way Out of the Iran Catch-22
Riccardo Alcaro
Rome, IAI, June 2026, 5 p.
In: IAI Commentaries 26|26

Not Europe’s War? The Gulf Crisis and the EU’s Maritime Dilemma

Not Europe’s War? The Gulf Crisis and the EU’s Maritime Dilemma
Giovanni Parente
Rome, IAI, June 2026, 4 p.
In: IAI Commentaries 26|25

The Case for Northern Enlargement: Iceland Paving the Way?

The Case for Northern Enlargement: Iceland Paving the Way?
Luca Cinciripini
Rome, IAI, June 2026, 5 p.
In: IAI Commentaries 26|24

From Closeness to Strategic Partnership

From Closeness to Strategic Partnership: Fincantieri’s Shipyard Project and a New Vision for the Future of Italy-Albania Relations
Albert Rakipi
Rome, IAI, June 2026, 4 p.
In: IAI Commentaries 26|23

Crusade Against Norms that Prohibit the Use of Force

Crusade Against Norms that Prohibit the Use of Force: The ‘Might’ of the Autocrats Meets the Detractors of ‘Right’
Oana-Cosmina Mihalache
Roma, IAI, May 2026, 4 p.
In: IAI Commentaries 26|22

Time for Europe to Raise Its Voice on Iran

Time for Europe to Raise Its Voice on Iran
Riccardo Alcaro
Rome, IAI, April 2026, 4 p.
In: IAI Commentaries 26|21

The BRICS+ Are Still Alive and Kicking

The BRICS+ Are Still Alive and Kicking
Ernesto Gallo
Rome, IAI, April 2026, 4 p.
In: IAI Commentaries 26|20

Rethinking the EU-UK Reset in a Shifting Global Context

Rethinking the EU-UK Reset in a Shifting Global Context
Luca Cinciripini
Rome, IAI, April 2026, 4 p.
In: IAI Commentaries 26|19

The American War in Iran Is Not a Victory for Russia. Here’s Why

The American War in Iran Is Not a Victory for Russia. Here’s Why
Nona Mikhelidze
Rome, IAI, April 2026, 4 p.
In: IAI Commentaries 26|18

Netanyahu’s Long Game to Reorder the Middle East

Netanyahu’s Long Game to Reorder the Middle East
Akram Zaoui
Rome, IAI, March 2026, 4 p.
In: IAI Commentaries 26|17

Europe Wanted to Quit Russian Energy, Iran’s War Just Complicated That

Europe Wanted to Quit Russian Energy, Iran’s War Just Complicated That
Pietro Rinaldi
Rome, IAI, March 2026, 4 p.
In: IAI Commentaries 26|16