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• Foreign Policy

  Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:09:47 GMT

  The U.S. and the international community face great challenges in the 21st century—globalization offers more freedom and prosperity, but also new threats to our security. The Foreign Policy Studies scholars and research help policymakers and the public address these crucial issues.

• "Coping" with the G-20: Italy and the Challenge of Global Governance

  Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

  
  Replacing the G8 with the G-20 poses a delicate issue for smaller G8 countries, such as Italy. Some fear this move will dilute their perceived role and influence in the world stage. Domenico Lombardi discusses the dynamics of the G-20's more diverse membership and what role Italy can realistically pursue in an "enlarged" global governance setting.

• La politica estera italiana tra sostanza e apparenza

  Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

  Federiga Bindi discusses Italy's role in shaping today's climate for international relations in the future.

• Europe's Problematic Contribution to Police Training in Afghanistan

  Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

  Federiga Bindi argues that the recent NATO summit provided Europe with an opportunity to fulfill promises and contribute to a successful outcome in Afghanistan. Since the solution in Afghanistan will need more than military success, Bindi outlines ways in which Europe can contribute to building governance and rule-of-law structures.

• Priorities for the Italian G8 Summit

  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:30:00 GMT

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  • February 27, 2009, 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM

  On February 27, the Center on the United States and Europe at Brookings will host Franco Frattini, Italy’s minister of foreign affairs, for an address on the upcoming G8 Summit.

• How to Improve U.S.-Italy Relations and Why They Matter

  Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

  On the occasion of the first meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini, Federiga Bindi discusses the state of Italy-U.S. relations and suggests ways to improve them.

• Trading Off Nuclear Energy and Non-Proliferation in the 1970s and Today

  Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:15:00 GMT

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  • December 09, 2008, 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM

  On December 9, the Brookings Institution and the Italian Embassy will host a discussion with a keynote address by Joseph S. Nye, Jr., distinguished service professor at Harvard University, on how the forthcoming G8 Italian presidency might provide a stronger impetus towards cooperation on nuclear security—one that begins with civilian nuclear power and also addresses all of the traditional nuclear security questions.

• What the G-20 Wants

  Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

  
  World leaders gathered in Washington, D.C. to respond to the international financial crisis. The Managing Global Insecurity project and The Chicago Council on Global Affairs hosted a special online forum of global perspectives on the summit. The result is an intriguing glimpse into pivotal issues that will continue to dominate discussions about the crisis.

• Italy’s Foreign Policy in the New Millennium

  Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:30:00 GMT

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  • September 22, 2008, 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
  
  

  On September 22, the Center on the United States and Europe at Brookings hosted Franco Frattini, Italy’s minister of foreign affairs, for an address on the new course of the Italy’s foreign policy. In his remarks, Minister Frattini examined Italy’s role as a geographic, political and economic bridge within Europe and beyond. He also discussed Italy’s forthcoming G8 presidency in 2009, its views on recent events in the Caucasus and its role in trying to find a peaceful and sustainable solution to this crisis.

• Italian Domestic Politics: Constraint, Opportunity, or Scapegoat for the Country's European Policy?

  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

  Federiga Bindi writes about Italy in regards to European policies and integration.

• Italian Elections and Silvio Berlusconi

  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

  Federiga Bindi analyzes Silvio Berlusconi's recent return to power following elections where he won with an overwhelming majority. Bindi argues that the elections will have a lasting impact on Italy's future.

• The Return of Silvio Berlusconi: Italy on the Eve of General Elections (Again)

  Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:30:00 GMT

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  • April 10, 2008, 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

  Prior to the re-election of Silvio Berlusconi, Daniel Benjamin, Director of the Brookings Center on the United States and Europe, moderated a discussion with two Italian political experts: Maurizio Molinari, U.S. correspondent of La Stampa and Federiga Bindi, Visiting Fellow at the Brookings Institution to preview the election and discuss the recent evolution of Italian politics and foreign policy.

• Italy’s Choice: Reform or Stagnation

  Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

  Michael Calingaert describes the difficulties Italy's political system faces after recent failures such as that of the Prodi government. 

• Aspettavano Prodi, se ne sono scordati

  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

  Federiga Bindi assesses the collapse of the Prodi government in Italy.