Travel’s Notes

Donald Trump’s recent decision to freeze funding to key media outlets to counter Russian and Chinese information offensives, including Radio Free Asia (RFA), Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) and other international broadcasters, has caused an international stir. These US-funded media outlets were tasked with broadcasting news in countries with authoritarian regimes or little press freedom, […]

Forced, threatened, afraid in our selfishness, in our pusillanimity, the European defence for the maintenance of a peace that has been given to us for 80 years by the sacrifice of millions of Europeans, and not only, is taking shape. It is significant that Ursula von Der Leyen quoted De Gasperi, one of the architects […]

For the first time since 2017, Sarkozy’s former prime minister François Fillon speaks without taboos about the world and the future of France. Fillon does not hide his concern; ‘I never imagined that France could see its situation deteriorate in this way. France is going through a deep crisis; the public debt has soared and […]

Over the past couple of months, it has become increasingly common on social platforms, particularly Facebook, to view images with emotional content generated byartificial intelligence. These deepfakes are capturing millions of likes and comments from users unaware of their artificial nature. This phenomenon is just one example of the serious gap in the digital discernment […]

As the world reorganises itself into new power structures, the European Union appears to be lagging behind, lacking real projection capacity and too dependent on the United States. We never thought we would write these words, but Trump’s choices have effectively broken the concept of the ‘West’. To understand the roots of this weakness, one […]

The Panamanian government announced it would not renew the 2017 memorandum of understanding with China on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The decision, announced by President José Raúl Mulino after a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is a concrete sign of how much Chinese influence in the region is of concern […]

And now it’s tariff-ic. Trump dixit, it will be bitter duties for everyone, for some more. What do you want to do with the duties? Simple and ingenious as communication: first of all I show that I am in charge, because I have the richest market in the world, where everyone wants to sell; secondly, […]

For a few days now, panic has been spreading in the virtual world over the new guidelines that Minister Valditara has announced for secondary schools.There is talk of Latin and Bible reading as if they were new compulsory courses imposed on everyone. There are fears of a ban on teaching the history of countries outside […]

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is one of the most complex and enduring disputes in modern history. Rooted in historical, religious, political and territorial issues, the conflict has its roots in the late 19th century, with the emergence of two nationalist movements: Zionism, which aimed at the creation of a Jewish homeland in Palestine, and Arab nationalism, […]

Elon is not a representative of the US government or a greedy (by nature inherently like the others) capitalist, but a friend, to whom I do no favours (perhaps). Thus in summary Premier Meloni’s press conference at the beginning of the year. ‘A friend’ is not reality, a friend is the one you know from […]

General Joseph Aoun, commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces since 2017, was elected president of Lebanon on Thursday during the second round of parliamentary voting. His election comes at a crucial time for the country, marked by a devastating economic crisis and a prolonged political stalemate. Considered the favourite candidate by the United States and […]

The recent proposal to reform the family code in Morocco represents a significant breakthrough, and the first substantial revision in 20 years, regarding the rights of women and children. The government, through the Ministers of Justice and Islamic Affairs, announced a draft law that envisages more than one hundred changes aimed at modernising legislation that […]

2025 will not be a good year for Italian mayors, especially those in charge of small or very small municipalities. With further cuts in state transfers, difficulties in the provision of public services and local investments will become more and more significant. Under fire, in particular, is the ‘municipal solidarity fund’, the mechanism that redistributes […]

One of the main political points of Donald Trump ‘s political epic has certainly been the fight against illegal immigration, which at times has reached even exasperated tones, as when during the presidential debate with Kamala Harris the famous invective against dog- and cat-eating immigrants in Springfield, Ohio was uttered (despite the fact that both […]

The entry of Romania and Bulgaria into the Schengen area, scheduled for 1 January 2025, goes beyond a technical decision. It is a sign of trust towards the two countries and a pragmatic choice to strengthen European unity at a delicate historical moment. The decision, however, caused controversy. Some claim that the EU waited until […]

A crucial phase for the European Union With the approval of the new Von Der Leyen II Commission, the European Union enters a crucial phase marked by vital global challenges and the urgent need for a new political balance. Europe as a crystal giant The whirlwind of world geopolitics in recent times, from the war […]

The latest Censis report paints an Italy where aversion to the West, scepticism towards Europeanism and disillusionment with Atlanticism are growing. In short, the average Italian seems ready to question everything that has guaranteed security, prosperity and rights in recent decades. The tragicomic detail? This contestation does not stem from deep reflection or a grand […]

The French, often called ‘our cousins’, share not only a geographical proximity with us, but also common cultural and linguistic roots. However, it is precisely this mixture of affinity and rivalry that makes us, at the same time, both familiar and distinct. A comparison between Italian and French mayors Let us compare an Italian mayor […]

Cybersecurity is not just a technical issue, it is a national challenge. Today, the Italian public administration is fighting a fundamental battle: that of finding and retaining talent in the key areas of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. Shortage of profiles, outdated selection systems and uncompetitive salaries: these are the main obstacles preventing us from having […]

On 1 December 2024, Belgium took a significant step forward for workers’ rights by passing a law giving people employed in sex work access to regular employment contracts and social protections. This is one of the most advanced pieces of legislation globally on an issue that, despite its social and economic implications, often remains relegated […]

Now at open war with his ungrateful son Giuseppe Conte, M5S founder Beppe Grillo is back with one of his riddles that would put even the authors of the Settimana Enigmistica to shame. In a photo together with the late Gianroberto Casaleggio, the now former guarantor announced for tomorrow, Tuesday 3 December, at 11.03 a […]

The World Day Against Violence Against Women should be a time for reflection and concrete action. However, this year too, the debate was dispersed in marginal discussions. There has been too much talk about who commits more violence: Italians or foreigners, regular or irregular immigrants, as if violence could be classified. A drift that risks […]