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Med-Or Foundation in Morocco

Med-Or Chairman Marco Minniti visited the Kingdom of Morocco and signed two partnership agreements with the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation and the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication

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Med-Or Foundation signs a Memorandum with the International Institute for Iranian Studies of Saudi Arabia (Rasanah Institute)

Med-Or Foundation signed at its headquarters a collaboration agreement with the International Institute for Iranian Studies (Rasanah Institute) of Riyadh

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Med-Or Foundation hosts a workshop on Saudi-Iran relations

On September 25 an in-depth workshop on the relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran was held at Med-Or Foundation, organized jointly with the Saudi Arabia International Institute for Iranian Studies (Rasanah Institute).

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Quo vadis, ASEAN?

During the ASEAN meetings in Indonesia numerous regional issues were discussed, but the main focus was on the absence of Joe Biden and Xi Jinping.

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The major stakes for the Lion City

“We are facing not just one storm, but several”, Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong.

An analysis by Guendalina Dainelli

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visits the US to tighten a strategic relationship – including for the Mediterranean.

Italian Prime Minister Meloni’s recent visit to the US confirms the importance of the relationship between the two countries, one of the cornerstones of Italian foreign politics, also from a Euro-Mediterranean perspective.

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Rome becomes the Capital of Global Food Security

From 24 to 26 July, Italy hosted the second UN Food Systems Summit. The event was a chance to reaffirm the country’s leading role in the field of food security and its commitment to strengthening dialogue with countries on the southern shore of the Mediterranean. By Emily Tasinato

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Med-Or Foundation signs an agreement with the European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES)

Med-Or Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the European Centre for Electoral Support to promote mediation and peacebuilding initiatives

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Rome hosts International Conference on Development and Migration

At the Conference, Broader Mediterranean countries set up the “Rome Process” – a platform for more inclusive, global and long-term collective action.

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Med-Or Day: Marking two years of the Foundation’s activities

The third edition of the Med-Or Foundation’s annual event took place in Rome

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Ukraine, Sweden, the Indo-Pacific and NATO’s Southern Flank are the focus of the Alliance’s 2023 Summit in Vilnius

The Vilnius meeting was an opportunity for Italy to stress the importance of the Southern Flank and the link between the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the Mediterranean and the Indo-Pacific

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Mediterranean Sunset: the fashion show promoted by Med-Or Foundation

The tenth edition of the International Couture event took place on 10 July at MAXXI in Rome, supported by Med-Or in collaboration with the Italo-Lebanese Cultural Institute.

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First-ever student winner of a Med-Or scholarship graduates

The graduation marks a key moment of the collaboration between Med-Or, LUISS Guido Carli University and the Mohammed VI Polytechnic of Rabat.

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Med-Or promotes the travelling exhibition “Mediterranea. Visions of an ancient and complex sea”

On 23 June, the first stage of the exhibition promoted by Med-Or together with Telespazio, MAECI, ESA, ASI and e-GEOS, was inaugurated in Lebanon

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Libya: Latest developments

In a changed international context, Italy continues its efforts to stabilise the country. By Daniele Ruvinetti

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Med-Or Foundation hosts the Certificate Awards ceremony of the “Nuclear History Boot Camp 2023”

On 23 June, Med-Or Foundation hosted the Certificate Awards Ceremony for students who completed the “Nuclear History Boot Camp 2023”, a course organised by the University of Roma Tre together with the Washington D.C.-based Wilson Center

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Rome and Abu Dhabi reconfirm their strategic commitment

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani's recent visit to the UAE confirms how the Rome-Abu Dhabi dialogue is strategic on several key issues for Italy's economic, foreign, and security policy

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Med-Or signs Memorandum of Understanding with Mauritania

Med-Or Foundation’s Memorandum of Understanding with the Islamic Republic of Mauritania will cover cooperation in higher education and cultural heritage conservation

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United States and China: Seeking a common ground for dialogue

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met in China with his counterpart Qin Gang and President Xi. In a climate of competition between the two countries, these could be the first attempts at dialogue. By Enrico Casini e Federico Deiana

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Why Med-Or and Tel Aviv’s INSS strengthen their collaboration

Experts from the Med-Or Foundation and the Institute for National Security Studies in Tel Aviv took part in a study workshop in Rome, as the two bodies strengthen their link to empower Italy and Israel’s connection and understanding of enlarged Mediterranean dynamics.

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Italy looks to Tunisia for a solution to the crisis

Italy confirms its support to the country, which looks increasingly precarious economically and affected by anti-western actors’s agendas. By Francesco Meriano

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Med-Or consolidates its positioning between the Near and Far East

  • Today, Med-Or held a joint exploratory workshop with the Tel Aviv-based Institute for National Security Studies (INSS).
  • On Monday 12 June, Med-Or signed a collaboration agreement with the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam
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Med-Or looks East and starts a new collaboration with Vietnam

On 12 June, Med-Or foundation signed a collaboration agreement with the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam. Please click here to read the full text of the article, from Formiche.net

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Strengthening Italy-UAE Cooperation: the Med-Or dialogues

Here we republish the article by Massimiliano Boccolini for Decode39.

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The role of environmental research in the Mediterranean, from biosciences to earth magnetism

How international scientific collaborations can help people fighting climate change, particularly in the Broader Mediterranean. An analysis by Silvia Camisasca

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Med-Or: proposals from the International Board’s first meeting

The first meeting of the International Board of Med-Or Foundation discussed several issues and proposals. Among these, the launch of Med-Or’s Virtual Diplomatic and Leadership Academy for the Broader Mediterranean

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Military missions abroad: Italy sets its priorities and new commitments in the Broader Mediterranean

The Italian Government plans to commit to international military missions in several areas and identifies the Broader Mediterranean as a hub for East-West global dynamics

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Med-Or: the International Board of the Foundation meets for the first time in Rome

Held the first meeting of the Med-Or Foundation’s International Board. Minniti (Med-Or Chairman): “A great opportunity to discuss the future of the Mediterranean”

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G7 Summit in Hiroshima: Focusing on the Indo-Pacific with an eye to Ukraine and the Global South

The G7 leaders met in Japan from 19 to 21 May. Ukrainian President Zelensky and the leaders of some of the main countries of the Indo-Pacific region were also in attendance.

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Italy in the “Great Game” of international politics. Geographical institutions, archeology and cultural diplomacy in the interwar period

Italy's cultural activism in the Middle East and Asia in the interwar period. An analysis by Leonardo Palma

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A conversation with Italian Chief of Defense Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone

Atlantic Council held a conversation with Italian Chief of Defense Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone on Italy’s defense posture in light of Russia’s continued war in Ukraine and systemic changes to the European security architecture. Check out the keynote speech's video.

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The War in Ukraine and the Mediterranean Nexus. A GMF and Med-Or event

The 23rd edition of the Mediterranean Strategy Group, a transatlantic forum for discussions on Mediterranean affairs organized by the German Marshall Fund together with Med-Or Foundation and in collaboration with the Compagnia di San Paolo, the Policy Center for the New South and the Alexander Philon Fund for Transatlantic Partnership, has been held in Palermo from 15 to 18 May.

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The Boomerang Effect – Terrorism and Technology: the dialogue between Med-Or and INSS catches on

On 11 May, a seminar held by the Director of the Advanced Technologies and National Security program at the INSS, Dr. Liran Antebi, took place at the Foundation’s headquarters

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Iraq: a pivot of Italian foreign and defence policy in the Middle East

Defence Minister Crosetto’s visit to Iraq was an opportunity to reaffirm Italy’s political-military commitment and to discuss new forms of economic cooperation

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Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s visit to Ethiopia marks new Italian proactive engagement in the Horn of Africa

The trilateral meeting between Italy, Ethiopia and Somalia held during Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s visit to Ethiopia highlights Italy’s intention to view this region as strategic for the stability of the Broader Mediterranean. Her visit coincides with the beginning of hostilities in Sudan, which threatens to unleash a new wave of illegal migration towards Italian shores.

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China’s demographic problem

For the first time in the history of demography, a great nation is aging before becoming rich. The analysis by Guido Bolaffi

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India and Japan: a hopeful union

The two countries leading the G20 and G7 place a Free and Open Indo-Pacific and the Global South at the heart of their shared agenda. An analysis by Guido Bolaffi.

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Libya at the heart of renewed US interest in the Mediterranean

US actions in Libya and the Near East focus on promoting the country’s political and economic stabilisation, countering the Wagner Group and supporting allies.

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Nouakchott: Arab magic between past and future. The Med-Or Foundation event at MAXXI

The event, organized by Med-Or Foundation in collaboration with the Mauritanian Ministry of Culture and the Mauritanian Embassy in Italy, took place on Thursday 23 March in Rome at the MAXXI auditorium

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The Mediterranean challenge

The Mediterranean represents one of the main focus areas towards which Italian foreign policy gravitates. Over the last few years, this region straddling three continents has become increasingly important in geopolitical terms, as the scene of confrontation between all the major global powers.

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President Mattarella’s visit to Nairobi: how Italy is relaunching its partnership with Kenya (and the Horn of Africa as a whole)

The visit of Italy’s President of the Republic to Kenya comes at a historic moment when the eyes of the world are on the region. Between symbolic and pragmatic, the visit puts Africa back at the heart of Italian foreign policy.

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Israel and Italy ready to take relations to the next level

Recent meetings between Italian and Israeli authorities further strengthen already strong relations. By Anna Maria Cossiga

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The scramble for the Arctic and its strategic implications for the Mediterranean

The Arctic and the Mediterranean seas are much closer than they may seem. Factors such as climate, security and transports link them and may make them even more interdependent in the near future.

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Italy and India consolidate the link between the Mediterranean and the Indo-Pacific

Rome and New Delhi revive their strategic partnership: the Defence and Security sectors are at the heart of cooperation, but the scope is broader.

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Med-Or Foundation signs an MoU with INSS of Tel Aviv

During his visit to Israel, Med-Or Foundation’s Chairman Marco Minniti signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) of Tel Aviv.

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Prime Minister Meloni’s visit to Abu Dhabi and the re-launch of the Italy-UAE strategic partnership

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s visit to the UAE confirms a new beginning in Italy-UAE relations following five months of incremental engagement between the two governments

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Med-Or Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Republic of Sudan

Med-Or Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Republic of Sudan for collaboration in the fields of higher education and culture.

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Italy, France: crossed gazes on the Mediterranean

The first seminar on the relations between Italy and France in the Mediterranean was held in Rome, promoted by Med-Or in collaboration with Limes and La Vigie

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Med-Or Foundation and CNR: signed a Memorandum of Collaboration

The agreement was signed during the meeting between Med-Or Chairman, Marco Minniti, and the President of the CNR, Maria Chiara Carrozza, in which some initial possible areas of collaboration and projects for the countries of the Broader Mediterranean were also discussed

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House of the Abrahamic Family inaugurated in Abu Dhabi

The House of the Abrahamic Family, a symbol of interreligious dialogue and rapprochement between peoples, has been inaugurated in Abu Dhabi. By Anna Cossiga

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The UAE’s push toward the Indo-Pacific

While not a new trend, the bolstering of bilateral ties by the UAE with Indo-Pacific actors has recently been gaining new speed, due to the growing strategic relevance of the region. The new France-India-UAE trilateral cooperation initiative is a case in point

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Yemen and the Italian archaeological missions

The rediscovery and protection of Yemen’s archaeological heritage at the centre of cultural cooperation between Italy and Yemen. By Rossella Fabiani

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Italy, Somalia. A special relationship: The event by Med-Or Foundation with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud

On Friday 10 February, the event “Italy, Somalia. A special relationship” by Med-Or Foundation was held at Luiss Guido Carli University. It saw the participation of the President of the Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud

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Meeting between President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Med-Or Chairman Marco Minniti

The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, met with Chairman Marco Minniti at Med-Or headquarters. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed

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Middle East: Blinken’s visit to Egypt, Israel and the West Bank

A report on the US Secretary of State’s recent visit to the Middle East. By Anna Maria Cossiga

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The economy of India between emigration and remittances

From workers’ remittances to study abroad visas: India turns emigration into a strength for its economy. An analysis by Guido Bolaffi.

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Med-Or Foundation signed a Letter of Intent with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Med-Or Foundation Chairman, Marco Minniti, and the Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Kais Abu Dayyeh, signed a Letter of Intent for cooperation in the fields of academic and professional education and in projects aimed at developing the capacity building of Jordan

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Bangladesh’s agreement with the International Monetary Fund

Why has Bangladesh, despite a positive economic framework, turned to the IMF for the release of an urgent assistance package? By Guido Bolaffi

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Water scarcity in the Near East: a threat or an opportunity for cooperation?

Water stress could exacerbate the already tense situation in the Levant and limit regional cooperation, but also offer an opportunity for countries to strike deals on an equal basis that benefit all sides. The case of Jordan and Israel. By Giorgia Perletta


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Med-Or Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding with INGV

INGV and Med-Or Foundation strike up a collaboration to promote joint higher education projects in the Mediterranean area

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The political and strategic significance of the “Global Combat Air Program”

What impact and consequences will the signing of the GCAP agreement between Italy, Japan, and the UK have? By Leonardo Palma

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Italy, Niger. Europe, Africa. Two continents. One destiny. The speech by President Mohamed Bazoum

The speech by the President of Niger Mohamed Bazoum at the event “Italy, Niger. Europe, Africa. Two continents. One Destiny”, organized by Med-Or Foundation

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President Minniti meets the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Yemen, Dr. Ahmad Awad Bin Mubarak

Med-Or Chairman, Marco Minniti, met the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Yemen, Dr. Ahmad Awad Bin Mubarak, at the headquarters of Med-Or Foundation

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Italy, Niger. Europe, Africa. Two continents. One destiny. The event by Med-Or Foundation with Mohamed Bazoum

On Thursday 1 December, the event “Italy, Niger. Europe, Africa. Two continents. One destiny” by Med-Or Foundation was held at Luiss Guido Carli. It saw the participation of the President of the Republic of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum

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Med-Or Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Emirates Policy Center

Med-Or Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Emirates Policy Center during the inauguration of the 9th Abu Dhabi Strategic Debates

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Med-Or: presentation of “Il Mediterraneo e l’Italia. Dal mare nostrum alla centralità comprimaria” by Egidio Ivetic

On November 9, Med-Or Foundation hosted the presentation of the book “Il Mediterraneo e l’Italia. Dal mare nostrum alla centralità comprimaria” by Egidio Ivetic

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President Minniti meets the Secretary General of the Higher Education Council of Bahrain and the Ambassador of Bahrain

Med-Or Chairman, Marco Minniti, met the Secretary General of the Higher Education Council of Bahrain, Sheikha Raná Al Khalifa at the headquarters of the Foundation, in the presence of the Ambassador of Bahrain in Italy, Nasser Al Balooshi.

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Algeria ready to take its relationship with Europe a step further

It is no longer a secret that Algeria and Europe are extremely close – now more than ever, given the current geopolitical context.

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Med-Or supports scientific research: the project with the Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome is underway

Med-Or Foundation supported the provision of a PhD scholarship in Bioengineering, Applied Sciences and Intelligent Systems at the Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome

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Lebanon and Israel – “War and Peace”

Israel and Lebanon signed a historic agreement for shared exploitation of offshore gas fields. An analysis by Gaja Pellegrini-Bettoli

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Med-Or Foundation visits Leonardo’s Global Security Operation Center

On October 27, a joint delegation from Med-Or Foundation and Luiss School of Government visited Leonardo’s Global Security Operation Center (SOC) in Chieti

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New horizons for cooperation between Italy and the UAE: an event by Med-Or Foundation

“New Horizons for Cooperation between Italy and the UAE”, a two-day workshop organised by Med-Or Foundation took place in Rome on 26-27 October 2022

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The Executive Course in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity, organized by Luiss School of Government and Med-Or, concluded

The closing ceremony of Luiss School of Government’s Executive Course “Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity in a Global Digital Age: Policy and Management Solutions” was held at Med-Or Foundation headquarters on October 28

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Med-Or supports the course in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity at Luiss School of Government

Med-Or Foundation supported the realization of the Executive Course “Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity in a Global Digital Age: Policy and Management Solutions” organized in collaboration with Luiss School of Government

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Appointment of Med-Or Foundation's International Board

The Board of Directors of the Med-Or Foundation announces the composition of its International Board

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The Lebanese banking crisis

The financial crisis in Lebanon and the future of the Lebanese economy. An analysis by Gaja Pellegrini-Bettoli

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Med-Or Chairman Marco Minniti at the I Ed. of the IASD Alumni Conference

Med-Or Chariman Marco Minniti attended the first edition of the IASD Alumni Conference addressing the issue of security policy in the Broader Mediterranean

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India’s skillful diplomacy

India's skillful diplomatic posture, which 'walks the tightrope' between East and West, is popular with Chinese public opinion but troubles the Government in Beijing. By Guido Bolaffi

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Tensions in Central Asia: the unresolved conflict between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan

During the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, new border clashes between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan took place. From the Caucasus to Central Asia, tensions are rising again in some post-Soviet countries

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Med-Or supports the Digital Byzantium exhibition

Med-Or Foundation supported the event 'Digital Byzantium', a digital exhibition dedicated to Byzantine tangible and intangible cultural heritage, held in Venice from 22 to 28 August 2022.

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India's race

On the 75th anniversary of the country's independence, India also celebrated two historic events in the space of a few days

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Government crisis in Montenegro: possible implications

In Montenegro, the parliament's vote of no confidence opened a complex government crisis that could have several implications for the country and the Balkan region. By Antonio Stango

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Russia and China in the scramble for nuclear power in Africa

The number of African countries thinking of developing a nuclear programme is growing, while collaboration projects with Russia and China are increasing. By Emanuele Rossi

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Kosovo and Serbia draw attention to the western Balkans

Causes and possible developments of the recent Kosovo-Serbia tensions. The importance of Western Balkan political stability for European security. An analysis by Antonio Stango.

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The Mediterranean as an undersea connection hub

The Mediterranean, increasingly a bridge between East and West, is key to the deployment of undersea internet infrastructures. An analysis by Emanuele Rossi

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Med-Or fosters the first Executive Course in “Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity” in partnership with LUISS

Med-Or Foundation and LUISS School of Government have launched an Executive Program in “Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity in a Global Digital Age: Policy and Management Solutions”

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Med-Or Day 2022: the Med-Or Foundation event

Med-Or Day, the annual event organised by Med-Or Foundation in Rome, is back.

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Med-Or Foundation signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the Presidency of the Republic of Niger

Med-Or Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Presidency of the Republic of Niger for a collaboration in the fields of higher education, research, and the organization of cultural initiatives of common interest.

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Med-Or Chairman Minniti meets with Yemeni Ambassador

Med-Or Chairman Marco Minniti met with Yemeni Ambassador Asmahan Al-Toqi at the headquarters of the Foundation to discuss future cooperation in the field of education

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Med-Or Foundation in Turkey

On Wednesday, July 20, a Memorandum of Cooperation between Med-Or Foundation and the Center for Strategic Research of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey was signed.

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Mediterranean Moonlight. The fashion show promoted by Med-Or Foundation

The show, organized by the Italian-Lebanese Cultural Institute and promoted by Med-Or, with the patronage of the Lebanese Embassy, ​​was held in Rome at the MAXXI. Here the video of the fashion show.

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Italy and France in the Broader Mediterranean

The event, promoted by Med-Or, the Embassy of France to Italy and Formiche, was held on 13 July at the Foundation’s headquarters.

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Med-Or Foundation: meeting with WAM delegation

Med-Or Foundation Chairman, Marco Minniti, met the official delegation of WAM, the United Arab Emirates news agency, at Med-Or headquarters

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Med-Or Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Delphi Economic Forum

Med-Or Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Delphi Economic Forum for collaboration in the fields of international cooperation and cultural promotion.

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The strategic caution of Russia and China in Western Sahara

Russia and China have chosen to take a strategically cautious stand in the conflict between Morocco and Algeria and in their relations with the two North African Countries. By Alessandro Giuli

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Ferment in the Indo-Pacific

The Indo-Pacific is going through a phase of commotion following the outbreak of the crisis in Sri Lanka and the overlapping of relevant diplomatic meetings and events. By Guido Bolaffi

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The Middle East in the new Geopolitical Disorder

The event, promoted by Med-Or Foundation and the Atlantic Council, was held on 31 May at the Foundation’s headquarters.

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Libya at risk of a new escalation

Tensions in Libya could escalate into a dramatic crisis. The international community is assessing alternative solutions, including a ‘mini-government’ to lead the country to general elections. By Daniele Ruvinetti

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Med-Or Chairman Marco Minniti visits Morocco

The Chairman of Med-Or Foundation, Marco Minniti, went on a visit to Morocco on 24 and 25 May 2022

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Being everyone’s friend and nobody’s enemy. (Re)Discovering Oman’s go-between role

Keeping in mind the intertwining of domestic and international dynamics, Oman’s interest in not getting entangled in regional struggles is deemed functional in countering possible destabilizing spillover effects across the country. The recent high-level official visit to the Omani capital by the Iranian president, Ebrahim Raisi, well exemplifies the Sultanate’s high priority in maintaining cordial relations with Tehran.

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Interparliamentary Conference on Migration: speech by Marco Minniti at the French Senate

Speech by the Chairman of Med-Or Foundation Marco Minniti, delivered before the French Senate in Paris on Monday 16 May 2022. This was part of the “Interparliamentary Conference on Migration” attended by representatives of the French Chambers and European National Parliaments, including a delegation from the Italian Parliament.

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The Italian and European strategy for a renewed prominence of the Mediterranean in the world

Speech by the President of Med-Or Foundation Marco Minniti, released on Friday 13 May as part of the panel discussion "The Mediterranean scenario: today's opportunities and trajectories for the future", at the Forum "Towards the South: the European strategy for a new geopolitical, economic, and socio-cultural season in the Mediterranean", organised by The European House - Ambrosetti and the Ministry for the South and Territorial Cohesion.

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Med-Or Foundation signed a MoU with the CIHEAM Bari

Med-Or Foundation signed a MoU with the International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies – Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari

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Med-Or Foundation and MAECI signed a MoU in the fields of analysis and research

Med-Or Foundation and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation signed a Memorandum of Understanding in the fields of analysis and research

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The geopolitical legacy of Expo 2020 Dubai

From the Iran issue to the Ukraine conflict

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The strategic importance of small Indo-Pacific islands

With China boosting its influence in the Indo-Pacific archipelagos, the United States and its Quad partners are called to understand the points of view and needs of the island nations.

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Yemen: are talks resuming after the Riyadh Agreement?

Following talks between Yemeni factions in Riyadh, the first important steps have been taken to get things moving again in the country. A look at the role of Saudi Arabia’s support in reaching an agreement.

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Med-Or Foundation attends Delphi Forum

Med-Or Director for International Relations Umberto Tavolato discusses Mediterranean as a key to global security

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Med-Or Foundation signed a Memorandum with the Republic of Lebanon

  • The areas covered by the MoU are the promotion and teaching of the Italian language in Lebanon, higher education, and training

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The Khazar Khaganate: a piece of Near East history in the Russia-Ukraine conflict

A brief history of the Khazar Khaganate by Alessandro Giuli

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Blinken’s trip to the Near East

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s trip aims to contain recently emerged tensions between the United States and countries in the Near East, also in light of the recent Ukrainian crisis. By Anna Maria Cossiga

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Med-Or Leonardo Foundation: Chairman Marco Minniti visited the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain

Med-Or Leonardo Foundation Chairman, Mr. Marco Minniti, paid a visit to the UAE, Qatar and Bahrain between 24-28 of March 2022

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Aging population paradoxes, between young and old generations, who will dominate the future?

The drop in natality and mortality rates is modifying the structure of contemporary society. The case of China is a clear example. By Guido Bolaffi.

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Food security and the war in Ukraine. What are the risks for the MENA area?

The war currently underway in Ukraine could have serious repercussions on the food security of some countries in the Near East and North Africa. An analysis by Anna Maria Cossiga

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Ethiopia needs a negotiated settlement

The conflict in Ethiopia is still far from being resolved, but the beginning of negotiations between the two sides might be an important step forward for the country and the entire Horn of Africa.

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Africa and the geopolitics of natural gas

As the Russia-Ukraine crisis leads to a change in gas supplies to Europe, Africa is becoming a more relevant player in this complex game, which goes well beyond the energy business. An analysis by Alessandro Giuli

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A new paradigm

Immigration is not an emergency.

By Marco Minniti, President of the Med-Or Foundation.

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Med-Or Leonardo Foundation and CRUI sign Memorandum of Understanding on higher education

Conference of Italian University Rectors and Med-Or will cooperate to promote collaboration initiatives.

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The coup, Russian influence, popular support: why has the military taken over Burkina Faso?

Causes and consequences of coups in the Sahel. An analysis by Luciano Pollichieni.

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Libya at the crossroad of its future

After electing Fathi Bashaga as Prime Minister, Libya is getting ready to turn the page. A look at possible scenarios in this new phase.

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Israel and the Gulf Countries: how relationships change

From Gantz’s visit to Bahrein to Israel’s participation in the naval exercises of the United States Fifth Fleet in the Red Sea: How the relationships between Israel and the Gulf Countries are changing after the Abraham Accords.

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What future for Lebanon?

Economic difficulties cast a shadow over the future of the country.

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The role of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam in Broader Mediterranean dynamics

The potential impact of the GERD on Northern Africa’s political balance. An analysis by Daniele Ruvinetti

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Turkey‘s role in the Mediterranean at the intersection of energy, economics and geopolitics.

Turkey’s economic and energy policies are linked to the country’s geopolitical ambitions in the Broader Mediterranean. A look at Ankara’s role in the region’s balance.

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The Houthi attack on Abu Dhabi and the security framework in the Gulf and the Red Sea

The attack on Abu Dhabi must be seen as part of a wider regional context, where the Yemen conflict, the Gulf security architecture and negotiations with Iran interplay.

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The Afghan antifeminist totalitarianism

The rationale behind the Taliban’s repression of women. An analysis by Guido Bolaffi.

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Saudi Arabia: Jeddah hosts first international film festival

In Saudi Arabia, the cultural revolution also unfolds through the cinema. Jeddah hosted its first international film festival. Rossella Fabiani reports

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The Importance of Being Niger

Profiting from a favorable diplomatic conjunction and its strategic position, Niger is a key partner for Europe in the Sahel. Yet, President Bazoum needs international support for the country’s internal problems emerging from the threat of several jihadist groups.

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Med-Or Foundation and Federal Republic of Somalia signed a Cooperation MoU

This morning the President of Med-Or Marco Minniti and the Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Abdisaid Muse Ali signed a first Memorandum of Understanding between Med-Foundation and the Federal Republic of Somalia. The Minister of Foreign Affairs Luigi Di Maio and the Minister of Education of Somalia H.E. Abdullahi Abukar Haji also attended the ceremony.

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Why we need Somalia

After years of positive results, the state building process in Somalia risks to come to a standstill. The unresolved issue of presidential elections is key. Europe and Italy must realize that unless Somalia is saved, the entire Horn of Africa will be lost.

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Global migrant remittances and the pandemic. What happened in 2021

In 2021, despite the substantial block on migration caused by COVID-19, migrant remittances did not plummet as had been forecast by the World Bank. The situation in the South Asia Countries in the focus by Guido Bolaffi

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Chairman Minniti has returned from Med-Or Foundation’s visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

During the visit, Med-Or Foundation and representatives from Saudi Arabia discussed possible cooperation in the fields of education and training

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The Levant is thirsty

Climate change and drought plague the Countries in the Levant region. The mismanagement of water resources can contribute to the outburst of conflicts. The case of Syria offers food for thought.

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Med-Or Leonardo Foundation: first meeting of the Scientific Committee

The first meeting of the Scientific Committee of Med-Or Foundation was held on 2 December 2021 at the Foundation's headquarters in Rome

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Med-Or Foundation’s Chairman visited the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

During the visit Chairman Minniti held a meeting with the Minister of Education of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia H.E. Hamad bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh

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A dance of dragons and lions

Investment, infrastructure and soft power: China’s strategy in the Maghreb and its repercussions on the Mediterranean

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Jordan: key player and regional mediator

Despite the difficulties caused by the pandemic, king Abdullah is showing all of his diplomatic abilities. The renewed good relations with the US and with several other states across the region could make Jordan a valuable mediator in the MENA region.

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Algeria: the restoration project of the Casbah of Algiers

The Algerian Government is launching a new rescue plan for Algiers’ Casbah. Sitting at the heart of the old town, the Casbah represents a piece of history for the city and the country as a whole. Rossella Fabiani explains why this project is so important for the country.

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Covid and Africa: three lessons that the West should learn quickly

The Covid pandemic in Africa is producing serious consequences. The continent not only needs help in the solution of the health crisis, but a paradigm shift in international relations.

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Med-Or Leonardo Foundation and Leonardo Company: fifty oxygen concentrators donated to the Republic of Niger

The ceremony took place in the presence of the Minister of State at the Presidency of the Republic of Niger, Rhissa Ag Boula, and the Advisor to the President of the Republic, Salim Mokkadem.

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Med-Or Leonardo Foundation: meeting of the Board of Directors. The Scientific Committee has been appointed

The Board of Directors of Med-Or Leonardo Foundation approved the activity plan and the forecast budget for 2021. The Board also appointed members of the Scientific Committee.

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Elections in Iraq: what next for the country?

On 10 October Iraq held elections for the renewal of its parliament: results and future challenges of the new government.

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Interpol: the important election this November you may not have heard of

Delegates from around the world will meet in November to vote in the new Executive Committee of the world’s premier international policing organisation, INTERPOL. An analysis by Pietro Baldelli.

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Lebanon: between old problems and future challenges

Hit by the worst economic and financial crisis in its history, Lebanon is on the brink of collapse. The international community has promised assistance in exchange for reforms.

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Med-Or Foundation: award ceremony for three students from Morocco

The ceremony took place in Rome, at the headquarters of the Foundation, in the presence of Minister Di Maio

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Tensions and troop movements on the Iranian-Azerbaijan border

The Islamic Republic strengthens its northern front, dispatching a large number of military units to the border with Azerbaijan. An analysis by Germano Dottori.

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Libya: limited room for manoeuvre ahead of the elections, as new tensions loom

In a country still plagued by internal divisions, there is a risk that political tensions between the East and the West could endanger the December general elections and open a new phase of conflict.

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India in a crossfire

The central role assigned to India by the US may not sit well with Russia, especially after the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan.

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Najla Bouden Romdhane assigned to form a government in Tunisia

Najla Bouden Romdhane is the first woman assigned to form a government in Tunisia’s history.

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Algeria’s reluctant leadership

Old guard faces consensus crisis, internal tensions and complex border issues

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Pakistan and the rise of the Taliban

For Islamabad, the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan can be seen as success, but it may hide risks. An analysis by Guido Bolaffi.

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Geography and potential of Expo 2020

Expo 2020 Dubai will be the first Exposition in MENASA area (Middle East, North Africa and South Asia). This will turn the spotlight on each of the world’s 192 countries and on the potential of a region which has about 2.3 billion people.

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Moroccan general elections: an outcome of regional significance

Poll results in Morocco may mark a very important political twist in the Kingdom – and across the region

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Med-Or Foundation and MBDA Italia sign an agreement on training

On Friday September 17, a meeting was held at MBDA Italia headquarters in Rome between the Italian top management of the company and those of Med-Or Foundation, for a first, fruitful discussion on the possible activities of mutual collaboration.

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India’s role in the Afghan jigsaw

Indian government has shown political and diplomatic flexibility, but there is no shortage of internal antagonisms.

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The Abraham Accords one year on

One year after the signing of the agreements, a brief analysis of their geopolitical impact in the Middle East region

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Lives in history of the Mediterranean: Martin Lings

The second installment of the series curated by Pietrangelo Buttafuoco tells the story of Martin Lings

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The Tunisian crisis and the Saïed Option

The analysis of the political change in Tunisia by Alessandro Giuli’s standpoint

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9/11, twenty years later

Twenty years have passed since 9/11/2001 attacks in New York and Washington. An event which has changed the course of history of the West and the whole world. Nowadays, our effort is not to forget these dramatic happenings and the innocent victims.

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Turkey-UAE rapprochement: an opportunity for dialogue

The recent meeting in Ankara between Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the Councillor for National Security of the Crown Prince of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, could open a new phase in international politics as well as new geopolitical dynamics in the broader Mediterranean area.

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China, India, Pakistan and Afghanistan: what could change in the region?

The US withdrawal from Afghanistan has put an end to what senior correspondent and deputy Foreign Policy news editor Michael Hirsch defined as “America’s greatest strategic disaster”. However, it also opened a huge geopolitical and diplomatic Pandora’s box for the key players in that turbulent region – chiefly India, China and Pakistan.

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David Meidan wishes to Med-Or Foundation

David Meidan sends a message to Med-Or Foundation. David Meidan is currently a private business man who expertise in exporting cutting edge high technology produced in Israel.

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Abdullah al Lafi wishes to Med-Or Foundation

Abdullah al Lafi, Vice President of the Libyan Presidential Council, sends a message to Med-Or Foundation on the day of the inauguration.ne.

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Biden’s trip to Europe and the challenges posed by Indo-Pacific competition

Guido Bolaffi reflects on the US President’s trip to Europe, from the G7 to the Geneva summit with President Vladimir Putin

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Arab countries’ commitment to Health Security

Morocco, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the Emirates launched a mass vaccination campaign and are aiming at own production of vaccines by focusing on Health Resilience

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Mohamed Abdirizak wishes to Med-Or Foundation

Mohamed Abdirizak, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia, sends a message to Med-Or Foundation on the day of the inauguration.

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The Tunisian crisis sends a message to Europe

In Tunisia the democratic process, which started a decade ago, has been suspended by an institutional crisis that might have sensitive implications not only for the country, but also for the broader Mediterranean region.

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MoU Med-Or, Luiss, Mohammed VI: Karim El Aynaoui’s speech

The speech of Karim El Aynaoui, Executive Vice-President of the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University

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Lives in the history of the Mediterranean: Musa Sadr

The first installment of the series curated by Pietrangelo Buttafuoco tells the story of Musa Sadr, one of the leading figures in the intellectual renaissance of Shia Islam, which is present – in its complex articulations – in many countries across the Near East.

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Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani wishes to Med-Or Foundation

Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain, sends a message to Med-Or Foundation on the day of the inauguration.

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Med-Or Day: greetings from the guests

During the Med-Or Day ceremony we collected the greetings and comments of some of the guests. You will find them all enclosed in these short videos we realized.

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani wishes to Med-Or Foundation

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, sends a message to Med-Or Foundation on the day of the inauguration.

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Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sheikh wishes to Med-Or Foundation

Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sheikh, Minister of Education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, sends a message to Med-Or Foundation on the day of the inauguration.

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Italy and Morocco: A strategic partnership for the broader Mediterranean region and Africa

Notes from Ambassador Armando Barucco on the relations between Italy and the Kingdom of Morocco, and on the cooperation agreement between the Med-Or Foundation, Rome’s Luiss University and Mohammed VI University in Rabat.

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“Lives in the history of the Mediterranean”: a series curated by Pietrangelo Buttafuoco for Med-Or

Starting next week, a monthly series focusing on the lives of the people who made the history of the Mediterranean region.

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Le relazioni tra India e Stati Uniti: un nuovo inizio?

Was it Joe Biden who softened the long-promised US hard line against Narendra Modi’s India – or was it, as the Americans claim, the Indian Prime Minister who decided to put on the backburner his proclaimed hostility towards the new US President?

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Med-Or Day: inauguration of the Foundation’s new headquarters

20 July 2021 marked Med-Or Day, the public launch of Med-Or Foundation, which opened the doors of its offices in Rome to meet with stakeholders from Italy and all over the world.

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Dimitris Avramopoulos wishes to Med-Or Foundation

Dimitris Avramopoulos, European Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship (2014-2019), sends a message to Med-Or Foundation on the day of the inauguration.

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Med-Or Foundation launches its first advanced education project with Luiss Guido Carli University and Mohammed VI Polytechnic University of Morocco

Med-Or Foundation is glad to announce a partnership with Luiss Guido Carli University of Rome and Mohammed VI Polytechnic University of Rabat to promote cultural initiatives and enhance scientific and academic cooperation.

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The Mediterranean: an area of global strategic relevance

In an increasingly polarized world, the Mediterranean holds the key to world security

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Libya general elections: a crucial step for the country’s stabilisation process

Between a ceasefire and planned general elections, Libya is struggling to visualize a better future. But the government that will emerge from the electoral competition will face the challenge of stabilising the country first

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