RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
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
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
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
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
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
PAST EVENT
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
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
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
PAST EVENT
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
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Carlos Pascual and Thomas Wright, November 13, 2008, The Brookings Institution and The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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. Read More
PAST EVENT
Monday, September 22, 2008
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Washington, DC
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. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Federiga Bindi, August 28, 2008, ASPSA Conference
Federiga Bindi writes about Italy in regards to European policies and integration. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
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
PAST EVENT
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
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
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
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Federiga Bindi, January 31, 2008, il Riformista
Federiga Bindi assesses the collapse of the Prodi government in Italy. Read More