A new warship recently unveiled by the Pasdaran appears to be a converted Italian-built cargo ship. An Italian MP presses the government with regards to international sales of dual-use (weaponizable) assets
Otto Lanzavecchia
Milano, classe 1996, oggi giornalista professionista e curatore di Decode39. Mi occupo di geopolitica ed esteri, dell'intersezione tra tecnologia e società, di energia e transizione. Tra vento e monti quando riesco. Twitter/X: @otto_lanza
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How (and why) French influence is extending over Italy
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The French agenda for Italy (and its businesses) encompasses defence, space, energy, finance, digital rights, EU policies and more. With Biden in sight, Paris looks to Rome for its expansion master plan, while the French private sector leaps ahead. The objective? Becoming Europe’s next power broker
Di Maio breaks into debate among Italian progressives, as they look to Biden
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Italy’s foreign minister Luigi Di Maio aligns himself with other Italian progressive leaders as they discuss cooperation among democracies under Biden. Philippe Lamberts (EU Green Party) raises his eyebrows.
Italy should stand up for HK's freedom, says activist Nathan Law
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In the wake of the arrest of his fellow pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong, Nathan Law hopes in an international coalition in defence of human rights. Here’s how to contain China, from politics to 5G
On 5G and NATO, Italy knows where to stand, says defence minister Guerini
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The 5G revolution, its implications for cybersecurity, how well Italy is dealing with it, and the best geostrategic bet for securing the country. Featuring the Italian defence minister and the US ambassador to Italy
Berlusconi ruffles allies' feathers by warming up to gov't
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Orphaned by Trump’s clout, the atmosphere in the Italian centre-right alliance grows tense after Silvio Berlusconi’s party mulls deeper collaboration with the government
Usa-Ue, vista Berlino. Così la Fondazione Adenauer scruta l'era Biden
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Clima, Difesa, digitale, rapporti con la Cina. Per ricucire e rilanciare i rapporti fra Europa e gli Usa di Joe Biden c’è una lunga lista di cose da fare. Basteranno i prossimi quattro anni? Il dibattito della Fondazione Konrad Adenauer
Italian government set to create a cybersecurity institute
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In a bid to strengthen Italy’s digital defences and future-proof its networks, Rome wants to create an Italian Cybersecurity Institute. That is, if Parliament agrees.
The EU-US tech front against China and Huawei
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In the approaching era of wider collaboration between Biden’s United States and Europe, the two powers must face China on human rights and technology. Featuring expert insights from Brian Katulis (Center for American Progress) and Lindsay Gorman (German Marshall Fund).
Containing China. Berlusconi urges EU to act
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The Italian leader asked the European Commission to shield European strategic assets from Chinese acquisition
