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Energy Security: Critical Routes and New Global Balances. Med-Or’s Third Masterclass at Luiss
On May 22, the third Masterclass of the series “Strategy and Security in the Broader Mediterranean,” entitled “Energy Security: Critical Routes and New Global Balances,” was held at Luiss Guido Carli University. The event was organized by Med-Or Italian Foundation and the Luiss School of Government.
On 22 May 2026, the third Masterclass in the series “Strategy and Security in the Broader Mediterranean” took place at the Viale Romania campus of Luiss Guido Carli University. The initiative was promoted by Med-Or Italian Foundation in collaboration with the Luiss School of Government.
The Masterclass, entitled “Energy Security: Critical Routes and New Global Balances,” provided an in-depth discussion of the main challenges related to energy security, with particular attention to the impact of international crises on supply chains, energy routes, and the resilience of national and European energy systems. The initiative forms part of a broader educational program aimed at fostering dialogue among institutions, academia, and strategic stakeholders, with the goal of analyzing the key challenges affecting the Broader Mediterranean region.
The Masterclass opened with remarks by Aristide Police, Dean of the School of Law and Full Professor of Administrative Law at Luiss Guido Carli University, followed by an introductory speech by Lapo Pistelli, Director of Public Affairs at Eni. The event continued with contributions from Claudio Farina, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer at Snam, and Davide Puglielli, Head of Strategy & Group Positioning at Enel.
The discussion - moderated by Rai journalist Giancarlo Loquenzi - explored the evolving balance of the energy sector in light of recent tensions in major strategic transit areas, with particular reference to the Strait of Hormuz, and examined the implications for national and European economic competitiveness and security. The speakers, representing some of the leading companies in the sector, shared their perspectives and their companies’ experiences regarding the challenges posed by the current international landscape, offering a comprehensive overview of the transformations reshaping the global energy sector.
The third Masterclass is part of a cycle of six meetings organized by Med-Or Italian Foundation together with the Luiss School of Government, reaffirming the Foundation’s commitment to promoting advanced specialized education and analyzing the most significant economic and geopolitical challenges facing Italy.
