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      • Rome
        • 1 December 2016
         
         

        Post-election America: political and economic challenges

          The starting point of discussions at this international workshop was an examination of the extent to which the result of the US election in November 2016 has engendered widespread concerns for the entire framework of transatlantic relations. The fears that have arisen relate to the future of agreed rules and dialogue vehicles, as well as the core values that underpin liberal democracy, in light of the strong nationalist bent (especially on economic matters) as well as the slant on alliances demonstrated by Donald Trump during the election campaign.

        • Rome
          • 1 December 2016
           
           

          In search of security for European citizens: the rationale for a redesigned EU

            Though each European country has its own political cycles, as well as its own specific economic characteristics, there are objectively a number of common political trends, worrying because of their impact on policy decisions.  The main danger is of a vicious cycle of political and economic instability, against the backdrop of widespread mistrust of both national and international institutions.  Of course, Donald Trump’s election confirms the great dissatisfaction felt by voters in all the advanced economies, whose overall effects are still difficult to assess.  The familiar u

          • Rome
            • 30 November 2016
             
             

            Making the most of Italy’s energy resources

              At present, the world’s energy mix is based to a large extent on traditional sources, and particularly fossil fuels.  All forecasts agree that population growth and improved living standards will drive an increased demand for energy worldwide, which will also entail an increased demand for oil and gas, in absolute terms.  Mankind will therefore have to resolve a real energy dilemma: on the one hand the need to meet growing demand, and on the other hand the need to limit emissions in order to protect the planet from escalating global warming.

            • Milan
              • 24 November 2016
               
               

              Cybersecurity in the era of Big Data and hyperconnectivity

                In recent years the development of a “hyperconnected society” has altered the everyday lives of vast numbers of people, providing great opportunities but also posing considerable threats to the privacy and security of both citizens and enterprises.  The problem, which is not confined to Italy alone, is the lack of a real awareness of these dangers.  Those most exposed to cyber threats include small and medium enterprises, which find themselves in a very difficult situation: even if they possess cutting-edge technologies in their respective sectors, they often lack the necessary sk

              • Roma
                • 22 November 2016
                 
                 

                German security policy and the future of the Bundeswehr

                  One of the main objectives of the German White Paper is to build consensus on security and defense policies. This objective is an especially difficult one in this period of tight budgets, and with public opinion in nearly every European country concerned on a variety of fronts and often inclined to criticize governments regardless of the merits of their specific choices.

                • Florence
                  • 18 November 2016
                   
                   

                  Creative disruption: technological innovation, new inequalities and human security

                    No aspect of life, business or politics is immune to the major technological changes of our time. The speed and scale of transformation is such that breakthrough innovations are affecting everything, from the nature of work to what it means to be human. Zigzagging career paths are now the norm, traditional industries are revolutionized almost overnight, and the political debate is more intense and more polarized than at any other moment in recent history.

                  • Milan
                    • 14 November 2016
                     
                     

                    Technological and manufacturing challenges for the bioeconomy

                      Demographic pressures, environmental damage, and global warming pose growing questions about the sustainability of the existing development model.  After years of debate on the subject, bioeconomics now seems to offer both a theoretical paradigm and a concrete plan of action for transcending the oil era.

                    • Rome
                      • 11 November 2016
                       
                       

                      Politics in the XXI century

                        There have been a number of exceptional events in 2016, including Brexit and Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election.  Next year promises to be no less extraordinary, with elections scheduled in such major European countries as France and Germany.  Within this context the Aspen Junior Fellows Annual Conference focused on the great changes affecting politics in the 21st century, which relate to the efficiency and constraints of the democratic process, populism and technocracy, and new forms of communication and engagement, supported by the innovat

                      • Milan
                        • 24 October 2016
                         
                         

                        Creating a better financial system. Banks, economic growth, uncertainty, inequalities

                          The fifth edition of the annual National Conference on the Italian banking system sought to offer a forum for a wide-ranging discussion with a view to giving the participants the opportunity to reflect on the consequences of developments in the banking sector on the economy and society. In this regard, banks were acknowledged as the very lifeblood of economies, linking those who save with those who invest.

                        • Rome
                          • 24 October 2016
                           
                           

                          The US election: the stakes for Europe

                            Unless we wake up to an overturn, Hillary Clinton will be the next president of the United States. In the final days of a campaign with little content, cheap shots and anything but stirring electoral debates, Donald Trump remains behind her in the polls, is – if at all possible – turning up the volume of the shouting match, and threatens to violate the 240-year basis of democracy in America by announcing that he might not acknowledge any winner other than himself.

                          • Rome
                            • 19 October 2016
                             
                             

                            Brand names: innovation and freedom of expression

                              Italian industry has always managed to combine intellectual creativity with manufacturing.  This is reflected in the history of its brand names, both great and small.  They embody certain values but also have their own specific meaning. Their protection is of crucial importance both to their respective companies and to consumers.

                            • Rome
                              • 12 October 2016
                               
                               

                              Comparing efforts to reform Public Administration in Italy and in France

                                The participants at this seminar observed that Italy and France have both necessitated proper administrative reform apt to improve the competitiveness of their economic systems and make the relationship between citizens and the State simpler and more immediate. In Italy and France alike, the formulation and implementation of such reforms have had a number of factors in common.

                              • Turin
                                • 4 October 2016
                                 
                                 

                                Making space for research and industry. Rediscovering the universe: new resources for new goals

                                  Participants at this Aspen Junior Fellows Conference characterized the current era as a time of change for space exploration, with humanity’s presence off-planet directed at reaching new destinations and new ambitious goals. It was acknowledged, however, that there are various challenges to achieving these objectives, both in outer space and in terms of purely “Earth-based” decisions. The race for Mars has begun, creating a cultural and economic buzz at a global level.