Mediterranean Transitions from the Gulf to the Sahel
The war on Gaza, the war on Ukraine, the energy crisis, and several initiatives to reshape regional and international partnerships and alliances have made the EU Southern Neighbourhood even more strategic for Italian and European interests...
Giulia Daga, Maria Luisa Fantappiè, Mehran Haghirian, Pier Paolo Raimondi, Darlington Tshuma
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Spotlight
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On 28-29 January 2024, the Italian Senate hosted the Italy-Africa Summit, bringing together 21 heads of state and government from African countries, along with other representatives of African, European and global organisations. The African...Publicationview -
Since the 1990s, Italy has progressively become a country of destination for migration movements especially from Africa and South Asia. In 2022, Italy received a total of 84,289 claims for international protection. The main nationalities of origin...Publicationview -
Since the Ukraine war, the G7 has re-energised, focusing on the growing geopolitical challenges that the West faces from an assertive Russia and a rising China. The non-aligned position adopted by many developing countries in the G20 regarding...Publicationview
Publications
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IAI Papers 16/07/2025
Italy-Africa Digital Partnership under the Mattei Plan
leggi tuttoDarlington Tshuma, Marianna Lunardini
Rome, IAI, July 2025, 16 p.
In: IAI Papers 25|17
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IAI Papers 12/06/2025
Digital Transformation: Aligning Italy’s Piano Mattei with African Development Priorities
leggi tuttoDarlington Tshuma
Rome, IAI, June 2025, 19 p.
In: IAI Papers 25|07
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The International Spectator 30/05/2025
Assessing Western Discourse on ‘Chinese Neocolonialism’ in the Global South
leggi tuttoNicola Degli Esposti
The International Spectator, Vol. 60, No. 2, June 2025, p. 56-72
In: The International Spectator 60/2
Research
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Development and Digitalisation in Africa: Italy’s Cooperation Policy and Synergy with EU Plans
This project aims to assess and strengthen cooperation between Europe and Africa in the field of digital governance, within a global context marked...leggi tutto -
Development and digitalisation in Africa: Italian cooperation policies and synergies with EU’s plans
The project aims to assess and strengthen cooperation between Europe and Africa in the field of digital governance within a global context marked by...leggi tutto -
Ten Years of Crisis in the Sahel Region. Perspectives for an EU Contribution to Peace and Security
Ten years from its outbreak, the Sahel crisis has assumed a new dimension in terms of degeneration of legitimate governance and regional security...leggi tutto
Events
22/05/2025
Online course
Africa e Piano Mattei: strumenti e prospettive per l’analisi della politica internazionale
09/05/2025
Istituto Affari Internazionali | 15:00
Development and Digitalisation in Africa: Italy's Cooperation Policy and Synergy with EU Plans
28/02/2025
Online event | ore 14:00 CET
“Elusive peace” in Eastern DRC: Is negotiation still an option and what role can local and international actors play?
IAI in the media
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Daily Maverick: The crisis in Libya’s two rival governments requires greater international attention
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Insidestory: Libya: Political instability, social stagnation and opportunities
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Aljazeera: Could Libya return to civil war?
Experts
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