Insights
Online the first edition of the monthly report on Africa. Click HERE to download the pdf.
The fracture within the Sinaloa cartel and the pressures from Washington are reshaping the map of criminal power and putting President Sheinbaum’s administration to the test.
On Wednesday, September 24, the event “The Arabic Language in the World and the Role of Saudi Arabia in its Development” was held at Luiss Guido Carli University, organized in collaboration with the Med-Or Italian Foundation and the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language, under the patronage of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Italy.
The keynote speech by HRH prince Turki Al-Faisal, chairman of King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies, delivered at the opening of Med-Or's international conference "Palermo, a Crossroad of the Mediterranean"
As Tanzania approaches its October 2025 elections, the long-standing ruling party CCM appears well positioned to continue its leadership.
The Eastern Congo peace process has taken another step forward, but its ultimate goal is still elusive. By Corrado Čok
The guns may have fallen silent for now, but few believe the crisis between Israel and Iran has been fully resolved. That was the clear message from a high-level webinar hosted on 2 July 2025 by the Med-Or Italian Foundation and Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei (FEEM), which brought together leading experts to assess the geopolitical, security, and energy consequences of the confrontation.
The renewed activism of the United States in its own “backyard” is now facing a deeply rooted Chinese presence. Latin American countries are navigating fragile terrain, caught between mounting strategic pressures and economic constraints that are hard to escape.
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have now become the epicenters of the world’s largest jihadi insurgency. The analysis by Corrado Cok
International efforts to bring peace to Eastern Congo are bearing fruits. The analysis by Corrado Čok
Africa’s Contribution to the Future of Peacekeeping. The analysis by Chepkorir Sambu
The Med-Or Monthly Report for the month of May is now available online.
Since war broke out in Sudan, little attention has been paid to mediation efforts and their lack of progress in alleviating human suffering. The analysis by Chepkorir Sambu
On April 16, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lebanon was renewed, reaffirming the Foundation’s commitment to supporting the education and training of the Lebanese population
The Med-Or notebook dedicated to South Africa, which is leading the G20 this year, is now online
The earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025, risks further exacerbating the country’s already critical situation, marked by a prolonged civil war and deep political, economic, and social fragilities.
The Med-Or Monthly Report for the month of April is now available online.
On March 31, 2025, the Med-Or Italian Foundation presented Climate Change and Security: A Global Challenge, a report dedicated to examining the impact of climate change on security. This in-depth analysis explores the economic, political, and geopolitical consequences of climate change, with a particular focus on the Mediterranean region.
The article by Enrico Casini, Director of the Communications Unit at the Med-Or Italian Foundation, was published by Il Mattino on March 2, 2025.
From infrastructure to trade agreements: how Muscat is strengthening its political relations through logistics. The analysis by Eleonora Ardemagni
What International Developments Might Emerge from the Recent Summit Between Russia and the United States in Riyadh? An analysis by Giorgio Cella
The article by Enrico Casini, Director of the Communications Unit at the Med-Or Italian Foundation, was published by Il Mattino on February 27, 2025.
The article was originally published by Il Mattino on January 28, 2025
The article by Umberto Tavolato, Director of the Special Projects Unit at the Med-Or Italian Foundation, was published by Il Mattino on the 7 of Februrary
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is experiencing renewed clashes between the national army and the Rwandan-backed M23 movement. Following days of intense guerrilla warfare, the ceasefire declared on February 4 offers only a temporary respite. However, the situation remains uncertain as peace negotiations continue.
Ankara reaches out, Brussels responds. But at what cost? On 14 January 2025, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with EU ambassadors in Istanbul. A firm handshake, the usual diplomatic lexicon: mutual respect, shared interests, common values. Yet behind the words lies the enduring question: does Turkey truly want Europe? And is Europe prepared to welcome Turkey?
The article by Bernardino Leon has been published on the Huffington Post on November 23
The BRICS forum, convening in Kazan at the end of October, continues to expand its influence on the global stage. The role of China and India at the forum and competition with the West. A summary of the proceedings of the meeting.
The risk of conflict between China and Taiwan is growing, with Chinese military forces conducting intimidating exercises in the strait. Taiwanese President Lai has reiterated his commitment to defending democracy and resisting any annexation by China.
