The starting premise at this Aspen Dialogue session was that assessing economic, political, and social risks is by definition a hugely difficult task, and that (…)Assessing risk: business in global disorder
Digital technology is no longer an option but an established fact throughout the world. It closed the gap between present and future, creating a conversation (…)Creative and digital solutions for Italy’s cultural industry and tourism
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 (…)Post-election America: political and economic challenges
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 (…)In search of security for European citizens: the rationale for a redesigned EU
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 (…)Making the most of Italy’s energy resources
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 (…)Cybersecurity in the era of Big Data and hyperconnectivity
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 (…)German security policy and the future of the Bundeswehr
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 (…)Creative disruption: technological innovation, new inequalities and human security
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, (…)Technological and manufacturing challenges for the bioeconomy
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 (…)Politics in the XXI century
The presentation of the Aspen Institute Italia Award for scientific research and collaboration between Italy and the United States provided an opportunity to celebrate two (…)The future of scientific research: different disciplines and international relations
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 (…)Creating a better financial system. Banks, economic growth, uncertainty, inequalities
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 (…)The US election: the stakes for Europe
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. (…)Brand names: innovation and freedom of expression
