Italy reaffirms its commitments to NATO while drawing a clear line: alliance obligations do not mean entering a war with Iran. The government signals continuity with...
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An assault on the UAE embassy in Damascus highlights the fragility of Syria’s reintegration into the Arab world. For Abu Dhabi — and its partners — normalization remains...
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni launches a 48-hour Gulf tour, the first by a Western leader since the Iran war, signaling a renewed strategic engagement. The...
U.S. pressure on NATO reflects a broader strategic shift, increasingly shared within the Republican establishment. In this context, the center of gravity is moving south...
The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz is pushing Europe and international partners to coordinate efforts to secure shipping lanes, relying on diplomatic and multilateral...
“Criticism of NATO also reflects domestic politics aimed at the MAGA base. On Sigonella, the Meloni government is acting with dignity and in the national interest.”...
This article is authored by Julianne Cowley, Ambassador of Australia to Italy, San Marino and Albania, Ambassador-designate to Libya, and Permanent Representative of...
Italy’s refusal to authorize US use of the Sigonella air base has exposed a sensitive junction between alliance commitments and national sovereignty. While operationally...
Italy has avoided direct involvement in the conflict with Iran while remaining a close ally of the United States. The decision to deny the use of Sigonella was not a...
Rome denied landing access at Sigonella to U.S. aircraft linked to strike missions in Iran due to lack of prior authorization. The sequence quickly turned political:...
