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“Modello Italia,” how to respond to the increasing terrorist threat in Italy
The terroristic threat is undergoing an evolution since the peak reached in 2015, after the Paris terrorist attack,…
The Role of Malta in the EU-Mediterranean Region
"Cornerstone of Western and Eastern Mediterranean Sea, disputed link between Europe and Northern Africa, Malta’s…
The Italian job. Migration, security and foreign policy in the Mediterranean
After the European Union (EU) signed an agreement with Turkey to stem migration flows to Western Balkan route (18…
Maritime Security in the Mediterranean Region
Managing maritime security is a challenging endeavor, which is no longer the sole prerogative of navies but also of…
All roads lead to Beijing. Italy steps up efforts to foster bilateral ties with…
Multilateralism (duōbiān zhŭyì，多边主义) and the new ‘Belt and Road’ initiative (B&R) (yīdài yīlù, 一带一路) have been…
The Italian counter-terrorism formula: prevention and repression of radicalization
Assessing the jihadist radicalization phenomenon in Italy could represent a complex and largely nebulous…
From Hotspot to Repatriation Centre: How Italy Gets tough on Immigration Policies
The hotspot approach
The migration crisis has exposed frontline Member States like Greece and Italy to a…
Spain facing Daesh: theory and practice of the National Security Strategy
Spain is one of the most experienced European countries with matters relating to terrorism and security.
At the…
Where do we stand on the road for energy security in Europe?
EU energy security and national interests
As repeatedly highlighted in past analyses for Mediterranean Affairs,…
Cyprus Talks: A Peace Project for Everyone
Cyprus is divided since 1974, into two antagonist states: on the southern part, the Republic of Cyprus,…