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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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From Projects to Delivery: The Mattei Plan in 2026 and Beyond

From Projects to Delivery: The Mattei Plan in 2026 and Beyond
Filippo Simonelli
Rome, IAI, July 2026, 3 p.
In: IAI Commentaries 26|32

The False Equivalence of Sovereignty in Melnichenko’s Essay in the Economist

The False Equivalence of Sovereignty in Melnichenko’s Essay in the Economist
Nona Mikhelidze
Rome, IAI, July 2026, 4 p.
In: IAI Commentaries 26|31

Self-Preservation, Not Salvation: Deterrence, Diplomacy and the Gulf’s Iran Problem

Self-Preservation, Not Salvation: Deterrence, Diplomacy and the Gulf’s Iran Problem
Clemens Chay
Rome, IAI, July 2026, 4 p.
In: IAI Commentaries 26|30

Rethinking the “Gold Standard”: The EU and Strategic Alliances with Japan and India

Rethinking the “Gold Standard”: The EU and Strategic Alliances with Japan and India
Francesco Paolo Cioffo
Rome, IAI, July 2026, 3 p.
In: IAI Commentaries 26|29

India’s Multi-Alignment: Still a Winning Strategy?

India’s Multi-Alignment: Still a Winning Strategy?
Chiara Gesmundo
Rome, IAI, July 2026, 4 p.
In: IAI Commentaries 26|28

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