America’s complicated 2022

A background on Congo America toward a unique presidential election Crossroads for the Western world? The changing face of globalization & technology Evolving Mid East conflicts Troubling trends in "new Europe" Africa and its global challenges

Dubbi e certezze americane in Ucraina

Martino Mazzonis May 31, 2022

L’atteggiamento degli Stati Uniti nei confronti della crisi ucraina è evoluto assieme alla situazione sul campo. All’indomani dell’invasione del 24 febbraio, il presidente Biden aveva condannato la Russia, promesso ogni aiuto possibile e…

Post-global America and the need for industrial policy

Andrew Spannaus May 31, 2022

What a difference a year makes. In the spring of 2021, Joe Biden was seeking to further expand government spending with both direct aid to the population and long-term investment, aiming to have an impact in line with former presidents such…

The road to the midterm elections: still a blurred picture

Marco Morini May 31, 2022

In less than six months, American citizens will vote in the 2022 midterm elections. Democrats are aiming to keep their majority in both branches of Congress, while Republicans are trying to conquer at least one chamber. As usual, the…

La diplomazia economica di Biden nell’Indo-Pacifico

Roberto Menotti May 30, 2022

Il tour asiatico di Joe Biden, tra il 20 e il 25 maggio a Seul e Tokyo, ha avuto un chiaro risvolto di sicurezza e difesa – con l’esplicito obiettivo di consolidare il “contenimento” della Cina – ma ha anche segnato un passo avanti nella…

The abortion debate in the US: a split country

Annalisa Merelli May 30, 2022

Should the leaked US Supreme Court opinion that overrules “Roe v Wade and Casey vs Planned Parenthood” be confirmed (it’s not uncommon for drafts to change even significantly before the final decision is officially announced) access to…