Insights
Geopolitics
La Serbia di Vucic al bivio
Tumulti interni e pressioni geopolitiche destabilizzano la maggioranza di governo: le elezioni di giugno rappresenteranno un turning point per il paese? L’analisi di Giorgio Cella
South Africa, the G20 and Trump
The Med-Or notebook dedicated to South Africa, which is leading the G20 this year, is now online
Myanmar: Current Conditions in the Wake of an Earthquake and Ongoing Civil War
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.
Oman’s Connectivity Strategy Maximizes Multi-Alignment
From infrastructure to trade agreements: how Muscat is strengthening its political relations through logistics. The analysis by Eleonora Ardemagni
The Riyadh Meeting Between the United States and Russia and the New Paradigm of the International System
What International Developments Might Emerge from the Recent Summit Between Russia and the United States in Riyadh? An analysis by Giorgio Cella
Italy as a European Hub in the Rise of the Global South
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.
Italy-Saudi Arabia: Meloni’s Strategic Challenge
The article was originally published by Il Mattino on January 28, 2025
Trump, Gaza and the Arab World
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 2024 BRICS Summit: Between Shared Ambitions and Internal Contradictions
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 Taiwan Strait: the fragile line between stability and economic erisis in the Indo-Pacific
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.
Bangladesh Changes Government: What Future for Dhaka?
The power vacuum created by the end of Sheikh Hasina’s government concluded with the appointment of Muhammad Yunus, a renowned economist, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate in 2006, as Prime Minister. However, the end of the Hasina era opens new prospects on both domestic and regional levels. Balance and equidistance seem to be the two guiding principles of the new Bangladeshi political course currently.
Qatar as a Global Diplomatic Power: Mediation Efforts in the Gaza and Ukraine Conflicts
Thanks to its strengthened partnership with the United States and its multivectoral foreign policy, Doha’s role has become increasingly central in contemporary international relations. An analysis by Giorgio Cella
Way Forward; for the Sake of the People
As the clashes continue in Sudan, it is increasingly necessary to find a solution for the sake of the People. An analysis by Akinyi Omondi
Iran: the presidential election and Pezeshkian’s victory
Following the result of Iran’s presidential election, Med-Or asked five experts in international politics and the Middle East some questions about the possible domestic and international consequences of the vote.
Sudan, a country at war
While clashes between SAF and RSF continue, internally displaced persons are on the rise, as well as international migrants and people in need of food, water and medicine. Other sources of concern are the role of Moscow and the ever-present threat of terrorism.
Cyberspace Evolution and AI The International Competition and the Regional Posture In GCC.
We are pleased to release the paper by Luigi Martino - researcher at the Center for Secure Cyber Physical Systems (C2PS) at Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi - produced within the framework of the “Digital Geopolitics” project, promoted by Med-Or Foundation, in collaboration with the Center for International and Strategic Studies (CISS) of Luiss Guido Carli, thanks to the support of the Compagnia di San Paolo Foundation.
“Il Mediterraneo Globale”, Med-Or’s 2024 Yearbook
The Yearbook 2024 of Med-Or Foundation, published by LUISS University Press, is available in the main online stores and bookstores. A perspective on the Broader Mediterranean and its global connections.
The exploitation of geopolitical competition for the development of Kenyan connectivity.
We are pleased to present the paper by Luciano Pollichieni and Giovanni Caprara - geopolitical analysts at Med-Or - produced within the framework of the “Digital Geopolitics” project, promoted by Med-Or Foundation, in collaboration with the Center for International and Strategic Studies (CISS) of Luiss Guido Carli, thanks to the support of the Compagnia di San Paolo Foundation.
The geopolitical competition between China and the U.S. in new technologies.
We are pleased to release the paper by Antonio Stango - analyst at Med-Or and an expert of international organizations - produced within the framework of the “Digital Geopolitics” project, promoted by Med-Or Foundation, in collaboration with the Center for International and Strategic Studies (CISS) of Luiss Guido Carli, thanks to the support of the Compagnia di San Paolo Foundation.
The Western Balkans between Euro-Atlantic aspirations, ties with Russia and China, and inter-ethnic tensions
Tensions and winds of crisis in the Balkans. The article by Antonio Stango, published on the 25th of May 2024 in Il Giornale
The vulnerabilities of the Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb strategic straits
From Iran’s assertiveness to tensions between actors in the Horn of Africa, via piracy and terrorism: the role of the strategic straits in the new instability of the Gulf-Red Sea quadrant.
Why Djibouti is strategic for the security of the Red Sea
From the protection of maritime trade to the stability of the Horn of Africa: the importance of Djibouti’s military facilities for Mediterranean and European security.
Climate change and extreme weather events: a threat to security
Floods and extreme weather events are occurrences related to climate change, which can have serious repercussions for international security and politics, as recently demonstrated by the floods that hit the Gulf countries.
Now online April “Close-ups”
Med-Or’s monthly reports are back: geopolitics, economy, security in the Broader Mediterranean countries
Click here for the full report
The Islamic State is regaining strength in Syria
The number of attacks carried out by IS in Syria has never been so high since the days of the Caliphate. This is why it must be monitored. An analysis by Emanuele Rossi.
Seventy-five years of NATO and the Mediterranean’s security challenge
NATO turns 75, but the new international context and the threats to the Euro-Atlantic security pose new challenges for the Alliance. The article by Enrico Casini, published by Il Giornale on Friday 19th of April 2024.
The Growing Chinese Presence in the Mediterranean
The Mediterranean may appear to be a geographically remote area for China, yet it has been present in numerous countries for more than two decades. An analysis by Claudia De Martino.
The earthquake in Taiwan and the risks for the global supply chains
The recent earthquake that hit Taiwan has confirmed how the fragility of the global supply chains could pose economical and security risks
The new Saudi method: the constructive approach
What strategic foundations underpin the development of Saudi Arabia's new international projection? The point of view of Mohammed Alsulami, President of the International Institute for Iranian Studies (RASANAH) in Riyadh
GERD: the waters of the Nile at the center of the dispute between Ethiopia, Sudan, and Egypt
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is a strategic infrastructure for the future of Ethiopia, which however represents an element of tension between the countries located along the river Nile.
