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From the “Lugano Incident” to the Odessa Patronage: The Evolution of Italy’s Strategy in Ukraine

READ UGO POLETTI’S ANALYSIS ON DECODE39 GEOPOLITAL INSIGHTS FROM ITALY. The article examines how Italy’s strategy toward Ukraine has evolved since the start of the war. Initially marginal and uncertain, Italy’s role shifted after diplomatic setbacks such as the Lugano conference and key events like the 2023 missile […]

Salone del Mobile | Creativity in Motion: my Highlights from Milan

Every year, the Salone del Mobile lights up the city of Milan with energy, creativity, and enthusiasm. Unlike past editions, this year the rain decided to head elsewhere, allowing us to peacefully explore the 18 districts involved in the Fuori Salone. Perhaps there were a few too many […]

miart 2025: the 29th edition comes to an end

Milan, April 6, 2025 – Presented by Fiera Milano, the 29th edition of miart, the international modern and contemporary art fair, finishes today. Alessandra Pozzi miart 2025_ph. Nicola Gnesi Studio Under the artistic direction of Nicola Ricciardi, joined by a renewed team of curators and professionals, this year’s […]

BREAKING NEWS FROM US-ITALY FORUM Washington D.C.

General (ret.) Kenneth McKenzie, Jr., former commander of the U.S. Central Command, spoke briefly with US-Italy Forum correspondent Claudia Flisi while in Washington D.C. last June, 2024. He discussed his new book, “The Melting Point:  High Command and War in the 21st Century” and military perspectives on Ukraine and Gaza, among other […]

Beyond Madonnas: Post-War Italian Art Surprises in Washington DC Exhibition

While many people equate Italian art with Renaissance and Baroque masters, an intimate exhibition at IA&A at Hillyer in Washington DC introduces audiences to the cutting-edge work being done by Italian artists after World War II. Contemporary Echoes: Rediscovering Italian Art from 1950-1980, Artworks from the BFF Collection […]

Death Star Wars

The conflict in Ukraine is a precursor of geopolitical turbulence that seems like science fiction, except that it is happening now.  Information blackouts and more that disrupt the economic viability and defense strategy of entire countries are described in Frediano Finucci’s new book, The Great Game of Satellites […]