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International Programs

  • Rome
    • 16 January 2019
     
     

    A new winter for the global economy? Geopolitical and financial risks

      The US economy continues to show signs of very strong and wide-based growth, although a few indicators suggest possible problems going forward. A relatively optimistic view points to the fact that there are no significant financial imbalances – especially since companies are doing well. Historically, unless the real estate sector is directly involved in a crisis of confidence, even significant equity market corrections do not cause recessions. The housing market has indeed slowed, but only to the degree that this was expected, and current prices appear to be sustainable.

    • Rome
      • 5 June 2019
       
       

      The post-election European Union: internal dynamics and global competition

        One possible initial interpretation of the European parliamentary vote focused on the retreat of both main traditional parties (People’s and Socialist) and the success of two other pro-Europe parties (Liberals and Greens) that almost offset it, and on a softening in euro-skeptic parties’ positions that seems traceable to changes from within. These latter are certainly a significant force, but they do not appear capable of deeply inflecting the work of the Parliament.

      • Terni
        • 10 May 2019
         
         

        The requalification of industrial areas in crisis: a vision for the future.

          The crises of 2008 and 2011 had a greater impact on Umbria than they did on other parts of Italy and Europe. Conditions had already begun to deteriorate in the early 2000s, creating a division between Umbria, a region with a great manufacturing tradition, and the wealthier parts of the country. The study presented at the conference cited microeconomic data about the origins of the crisis and highlighted a sharp polarization of companies’ competitiveness.

        • Rome
          • 3 October 2019
           
           

          Women empowerment, financial inclusion and sustainable development: public choices and private partnership

            The empowerment of women calls for a combination of measures capable of invoking the Sustainable Development Goals and their social, economic and environmental dimension; and in equal measure the financial dimension, which is gaining growing importance in this contemporary world and where women are under-represented. What is needed are policies and actions aimed at a sustainable finance sector that sees women as essential players in economic growth and, even more importantly, in all aspects that regard inclusion.

          • Brussels
            • 20 June 2018
             
             

            Crisis across the Atlantic. Preserving the Europe-US link

              The Brussels event of June 20-22 (the Transatlantic Strategic Dialogue) was the crucial step to consolidate the link between the US Strategy Group and its European counterpart. The Dialogue will continue as a regular feature, gathering the two Strategy Groups at least once a year. The next such meeting has been scheduled for the end of January, 2019, in the US.

            • Roma
              • 13 February 2018
               
               

              Women in Peace Operations

                Women have a growing role in the armed forces, in the general sector of security and in peacekeeping operations. The issue of gender – of the role and power of women – will figure prominently on the agenda of the upcoming G7 meeting in Canada. Clearly, Italy’s commitment during the Taormina G7 and its efforts to keep the spotlight on the discussion of gender equality in international settings played a key role in ensuring this political success.

              • Roma
                • 7 May 2018
                 
                 

                The EU and the UK after Brexit: saving the security link

                  Managing post-Brexit relations between the UK and the EU is a special challenge in the security sector, and all parties seem to agree that this requires a specific framework, insulated from the broader negotiations. A few basic principles were put forward to facilitate what will inevitably be a delicate transition.

                • Turin
                  • 5 November 2018
                   
                   

                  Industrial renaissance: digital disruption and the post 4.0 economy

                    Creativity, science and technology are the fundamental elements of the radical change that the digital revolution has brought to industry over recent years. Manufacturing – above all additive manufacturing – has reaped the benefits of the accelerated production timeframes and means resulting from the introduction of artificial intelligence, the ‘Internet of Things’ and 3D printing. The digital revolution does not hinge on technology alone however, it is primarily cultural, with suppliers either adapting or vanishing in this ecosystem of newly created materials.

                  • Milan
                    • 19 March 2018
                     
                     

                    Art and democracy

                      Kick-starting discussions at this Talk-debate event was the observation that art and democracy are closely-intertwined expressions of humanity. Art has accompanied man since prehistoric times. The successions of cultures over the centuries have produced an artistic heritage that was an embodiment of their community and their founding values. It was suggested that the period in which the secular modernity of humanity made its greatest strides was undoubtedly the Renaissance, not only in the arts and aesthetics, but also in the technical and political realms.

                    • Rome
                      • 15 February 2018
                       
                       

                      Regulating lobbying in Italy

                        It was noted during this talk-debate session that there are signs of economic recovery in Italy, though the indicators are half those showing for Europe and even lower in proportion than those for Spain, a country which usually registers similar performance to Italy. The level of foreign investment remains very low, with the relationship between Italy and the United States, for instance, being very skewed.

                      • Rome
                        • 20 February 2018
                         
                         

                        Technology and Innovation. The Case of Israel and potential partnerships

                          Creating and nurturing a local innovation ecosystem with wide potential spinoffs for the economy is a great challenge, but real success stories are still relatively rare. Israel may well be one such case, particularly looking at Tel Aviv and Silicon Wadi. More broadly, the Israeli economy has come to share several traits with the most advanced and creative innovation centers.

                        • Turin
                          • 27 October 2017
                           
                           

                          Industrial renaissance: digital disruption and the post 4.0 economy

                            A report on “Digital disruption and transformation of Italian manufacturing”, which focuses particularly on the case of Piedmont within the context of Northern Italy, was presented at this International Conference as a catalyst for discussion on the topic of “digital disruption”, examining both the great opportunities as well the risks and social costs that this entails.