In The Hague, the Five Star Movement opposed the 5% GDP defence target, invoking social and economic priorities as a reason to reject increased military spending—a...
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Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, during a briefing to the Chamber of Deputies, discussed deterrence, defence, and the importance of the Alliance’s southern flank. He...
The Italian PM is set to meet President Xi Jinping later this month. She aims to balance strengthening economic ties with addressing geopolitical tensions. This follows...
The 5 Star Movement and the Greens and Left Alliance questioned the prioritisation of defence spending over crucial domestic issues like education and healthcare. The...
The meeting in Washington highlighted Ankara’s growing influence in North Africa and underscored the strategic partnership with Rome. Both countries committed to...
Defense Minister Crosetto called for greater focus on the Mediterranean ahead of rising regional tensions and threats from autocratic regimes. He also highlighted the...
On the eve of the Atlantic Alliance’s Summit, the Italian and Latvian PMs vowed to stand by Kyiv’s side and ensure the defence of global democracies, including through...
Tokyo brought the EU closer to the issues of Indo-Pacific and global security, as Asian autocracies became more assertive. Still, partners should mind the limits of...
