Giuseppe Cattaneo first became a member of Aspen Institute Italia in 1994. The following year he was appointed Secretary General of the Institute, a position (…)Aspen Istitute Italia remembers Giuseppe Cattaneo
New problems naturally cause new headaches. This increases the urgency and importance of finding new tools to deal with new challenges. Today, global governance must (…)The EU-China Forum on global governance
Since its inception, the European project has developed along the lines of two different but complementary visions: one, the idea of a geopolitical Europe with (…)The Stability and Growth Pact: prospects for Italy in the new EU
A “mission impossible” style challenge: geopolitics and scientific research, competition and exploration, economy, industry and market, with the prospect of future military conflict looming. The (…)Conquering the Universe.Research, technology and economics in space
Investments and innovation are the essential pillars of sustainable development and economic growth in Italy. The national scenario has its upsides and downsides, with a (…)New public/private alliances to encourage innovation and attract investment
The events of the past four years, from global epidemics to armed conflicts, have highlighted how rapidly the sociopolitical conditions under which water is supplied, (…)A new water culture: climate change, efficiency, infrastructure and innovation
The results of the presidential elections in the United States have always conditioned world balances, and not only in political spheres. The second Trump presidency may be remembered as a protectionist turning point of major consequence for the entire planet.
Communications networks are essential to competitiveness, industrial development and innovation, but they are also increasingly exposed to security threats. Italy needs a coordinated systemic approach (…)Communications networks: security, resilience, and innovation
Italy and its economic fabric are acutely attentive to the new American administration and the economic, social and geopolitical implications of its future decisions. There (…)Industry in the post-global era
The shift in international geopolitics and the centrality of the Asia-Pacific region have given India an increasingly prominent role in global events. The country is (…)India and Italy: perspectives, priorities, and venues for cooperation
The legitimation of leadership is historically founded on adherence to a well-defined axiological system, and the figure of the leader has traditionally been a clear (…)A toolbox for tomorrow’s leaders. Technologies, skills and behavior in a changing work environment
The transition to a model of sustainable development – considered in the broader sense that embraces environmental, social and economic aspects – is an evolution (…)Future by Quality. Pharmaceuticals and sustainability: the challenges ahead
Discussion of innovation in medicine offers an opportunity to more fully explore the management of health data as a strategic resource for improving the national (…)Innovation in medicine. Data management in healthcare: new perspectives for Italy’s National Health System
Europe is following the outcome of the 2024 elections in the United States – and all presidential elections of the twenty-first century – with intense interest. The reasons for that naturally include the fact that, despite its contradictory domestic socio-economic trends, the US is still the world’s only true superpower; Europe, on the other hand, finds itself struggling to cope with an accumulation of problems and weaknesses.
The conference, in its third edition in 2024, hosted a debate on common European defense that made analogies between a revolutionary event – the Battle (…)The Battle of Pavia and the future of European defense (1525-2025)
Taking stock of the health of democracy is a challenging and complex task. It carries the risk of being overly pessimistic in times when authoritarian (…)The future of democracy: how systems, institutions and the media respond to crises
Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications are multiplying exponentially around the world and in the most disparate of contexts. Since the advent of Large Language Models and (…)The myriad faces of AI
The energy transition is at a crucial juncture. The geopolitical crises of recent years have raised concerns over the increasingly serious effects of climate change, (…)Energy: Making the transition happen
