Amid a devastating pandemic, the world needs 2021 to be a turning point. Under the presidency of Italy, G20 countries have the opportunity to come together and craft a collective trade and investment response to support the global economic recovery and rebuild a better future.

The spreading of the Covid-19 pandemic and its economic and social consequences have radically changed the reality of the 27 European Union member states. After scattered reactions at the beginning of the crisis, the EU has taken an unprecedented step towards cohesion and solidarity with the Next Generation EU.

Read Nicoletta Pirozzi, Luca Argenta and Paweł Tokarski's contribution on IAI Papers.

Beyond the media frenzy surrounding the appointment of Mario Draghi as prime minister, the incoming premier will face challenges as he seeks to implement the country’s most ambitious reform plan in decades. How long will Draghi’s chilling effect on political infighting last?

Read Andrea Dessì's contribution on IAI commentaries.