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RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My Portfolio"Coping" with the G-20: Italy and the Challenge of Global Governance

Domenico Lombardi, October 16, 2009, The Brookings Institution

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. Read More

Italy , G-20 Summit, Global Governance, Europe, Global Economics

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Save to My PortfolioLa politica estera italiana tra sostanza e apparenza

Federiga Bindi, October 13, 2009, AffarInternational

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

Foreign Policy, International Relations, Italy

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Save to My PortfolioEurope's Problematic Contribution to Police Training in Afghanistan

Federiga Bindi, May 04, 2009, The Brookings Institution

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. Read More

Afghanistan, Europe, NATO, European Union, Italy

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Save to My PortfolioPriorities for the Italian G8 Summit

Friday, February 27, 2009
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Washington, DC

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. Read More

G8 Summit, Italy

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Save to My PortfolioHow to Improve U.S.-Italy Relations and Why They Matter

Federiga Bindi, February 26, 2009, L’Occidentale

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. Read More

Italy , Foreign Policy, Transatlantic Relations, Europe, Russia

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Save to My PortfolioTrading Off Nuclear Energy and Non-Proliferation in the 1970s and Today

Tuesday, December 09, 2008
11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
Washington, DC

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. Read More

Italy , G8 Summit, Nuclear Weapons

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Save to My PortfolioWhat the G-20 Wants

Carlos Pascual and Thomas Wright, November 13, 2008, The Brookings Institution and The Chicago Council on Global Affairs

What the G-20 WantsWorld 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. Read More

Global Economics, Global Finance, Global Governance, Financial Institutions, Financial Markets

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Save to My PortfolioItaly’s Foreign Policy in the New Millennium

Monday, September 22, 2008
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Washington, DC

Reuters/Ints KalninsOn 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. Read More

Italy , Europe

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Save to My PortfolioItalian Domestic Politics: Constraint, Opportunity, or Scapegoat for the Country's European Policy?

Federiga Bindi, August 28, 2008, ASPSA Conference

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

Italy , Europe, European Union

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioItalian Elections and Silvio Berlusconi

Federiga Bindi, April 23, 2008, U.S.-Europe Analysis Series

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. Read More

Italy , Elections, Europe, European Union, Democracy Promotion

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Save to My PortfolioThe Return of Silvio Berlusconi: Italy on the Eve of General Elections (Again)

Thursday, April 10, 2008
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Washington, DC

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. Read More

Italy , Elections, Europe, European Union

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Save to My PortfolioItaly’s Choice: Reform or Stagnation

Michael Calingaert, March 03, 2008, Current History

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

Italy , Politics, Productivity, Europe

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Save to My PortfolioAspettavano Prodi, se ne sono scordati

Federiga Bindi, January 31, 2008, il Riformista

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

Italy , Europe, Politics

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Federiga Bindi

Federiga Bindi

Visiting Fellow, Foreign Policy, Center on the United States and Europe

Federiga Bindi is a leading expert on European political integration. She has a broad experience in government and held a number of posts in international organizations. Bindi currently serves as an advisor to the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs. Her research focuses on the EU, transatlantic relations; EU states foreign policies, global governance issues.
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ExpertFederiga Bindi

Federiga Bindi is a leading expert on European political integration. She has a broad experience in government and held a number of posts in international organizations. Bindi currently serves as an advisor to the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs. Her research focuses on the EU, transatlantic relations; EU states foreign policies, global governance issues.

ExpertIsabel V. Sawhill

A nationally known budget expert, Isabel Sawhill focuses on domestic poverty and federal fiscal policy. She is also co-director of the Center on Children and Families at Brookings.

TopicEducation

The economic and political well-being of any society requires a well-educated citizenry. Brookings’s work extends beyond the K-12 bookends to include pre-school interventions, higher education and the challenges of education in developing countries.

Policy CenterEngelberg Center for Health Care Reform

The Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform provides practical solutions to achieve high-quality, innovative, affordable health care with particular emphasis on identifying opportunities on the national, state and local levels.

TopicHealth Care

Brookings is committed to producing innovative policy solutions to our nation’s most difficult challenges. The country may face no more important domestic policy challenge than the much-needed reform of our health care system. Through an institution-wide effort, Brookings delivers new ideas and offers policy solutions to improve health care both at home and globally.

Research ProjectBrookings-Bern Project on Internal Displacement

The Brookings-Bern Project on Internal Displacement monitors displacement problems worldwide, works with governments, regional bodies, international organizations and civil society to create more effective policies and institutional arrangements for Internally Displaed Persons.

Policy CenterCenter on Children and Families

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ExpertAmy Liu

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Vanda Felbab-Brown focuses on the national security implications of illicit economies and strategies for managing them. She is an adjunct professor in the Security Studies Program at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service.

ExpertDomenico Lombardi

As president of the Oxford Institute for Economic Policy, Domenico Lombardi’s work at Brookings focuses on the international financial crisis and the reform of the IMF and the World Bank. He is an expert on G-20 and G8 Summits.

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Suzanne Maloney studies Iran, the political economy of the Persian Gulf and Middle East energy policy. A former U.S. State Department policy advisor, she has also counseled private companies on Middle East issues.

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Richard Joseph is John Evans Professor of International History and Politics at Northwestern University. Former fellow of The Carter Center, Atlanta, he focuses on African governance, political economy, and democratization.

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Ted Gayer is the co-director of the Economic Studies program and the Joseph A. Pechman Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution. He conducts research on a variety of economic issues, focusing particularly on public finance, environmental and energy economics, housing, and regulatory policy.

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