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New media and new roles in the aftermath of the Arab Spring, conversation with Rana F. Sweis

Jessica Carter Apr 20, 2012

During the Arab Spring, one of the biggest revolutionary players proved to be the media - demonstrating an impressive ability to involve a new generation, adapt to new technology and shape a new world. Rana F. Sweis, journalist and media…

The US and the Iranian issue: the great balancing act

Lorenzo Kamel Mar 8, 2012

US President Barack Obama’s speech at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) on March 4 had been anticipated with great eagerness, since the question of how to deal with Iran’s alleged nuclear program has advanced to become a…

La conferenza di Londra sulla Somalia: un bilancio negativo

Nicola Pedde Mar 3, 2012

La conferenza internazionale sulla Somalia promossa dalla Gran Bretagna si è conclusa il 23 febbraio con molteplici manifestazioni di soddisfazione. Alle dichiarazioni di principio sulla necessità di intervenire in modo costruttivo…

The huge dangers of a military escalation with Iran

Franco Frattini Mar 1, 2012

The international community has been looking with some concern at Iran’s recent military exercises in the area of the Strait of Hormuz. Many naval exercises and ground maneuvers have been conducted in the past, some dating back to 2006. At…

L’altra America e le presidenziali USA: Messico e Centroamerica

Martino Mazzonis Feb 8, 2012

C’è un grande tema internazionale che è paradossalmente poco presente nel dibattito pubblico sulla politica estera statunitense: l’America Latina e gli enormi cambiamenti intervenuti almeno dal 2001 occupano scarso spazio. Più in…