Conferences

Institutional initiatives organized by our Study Center with the contribution of representatives of academia, industry and institutions in formal settings of Rome!

Complaints within International Organizations: Who is Competent to Decide?

Vittoria Paterno

4 days ago
22 min

Complaints within International Organizations: Who is Competent to Decide?

by Vittoria Paterno Introduction Modulaw is an international law firm based in Vienna and Perth. Its core activity is providing legal...

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Asteroid mining: the new frontier of eco-sustainability?

Giorgio Cardile

Oct 14
5 min

Asteroid mining: the new frontier of eco-sustainability?

by Giorgio Cardile 1. What problems can space mining solve? The Kardashev scale measures the technological level of a civilization based...

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World Space Week 2021 - 7 Points to Understand

AMIStaDeS

Oct 4
7 min

World Space Week 2021 - 7 Points to Understand

Since 1999, at the initiative of the United Nations General Assembly, World Space Week has been held from 4 to 10 October, defined as "an...

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Webinar "European sentiments: sovereignism and Europeanism" and European Project EAST, 24 September

AMIStaDeS

Sep 15
3 min

Webinar "European sentiments: sovereignism and Europeanism" and European Project EAST, 24 September

Following the forth issue of L'orizzonte degli eventi. Quaderni geopolitici e analisi giuridiche (click here to download), the magazine...

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Afghanistan - 10 Points for Understanding the Crisis

AMIStaDeS

Aug 20
10 min

Afghanistan - 10 Points for Understanding the Crisis

Following the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan, the analysts of the AMIStaDeS Study Center produced a ten-point compendium...

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AMIStaDeS

Jul 31
10 min

Continuing to divide after Berlin

by Laura Santilli If we look at the course of history, at the past of certain events, we have probably thought: "never again". "Never...

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Adapting to a complex context: between responsibilities and obligations of Libyan militias

AMIStaDeS

Jul 31
10 min

Adapting to a complex context: between responsibilities and obligations of Libyan militias

by Laura Santilli After the end of forty-two years of dictatorship, the Arab Spring of 2011, the civil war that broke out in 2014 and the...

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AMIStaDeS

Jul 31
8 min

Urban warfare. Where all security ends

by Laura Santilli “The worst choice is to attack cities." Sun Tzu, The Art of War Attacks on a city or urban fighting are not a recent...

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Violence. The language of security during demonstrations

AMIStaDeS

Jul 31
9 min

Violence. The language of security during demonstrations

by Laura Santilli If the right to publicly demonstrate is one of the highest expressions of the degree of freedom and health of a...

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Has the myth of Argentinidad come to an end?

AMIStaDeS

Jul 24
11 min

Has the myth of Argentinidad come to an end?

by Carmen Forlenza 1. Introduction On the 9th of June, Argentine President Alberto Fernández attended an official meeting with Spanish...

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Afghanistan returns to the Taliban. Which future for the Hazaras?

Massimiliano Lacerra

Jul 12
12 min

Afghanistan returns to the Taliban. Which future for the Hazaras?

by Massimiliano Nima Lacerra 1. Introduction In the complex ethnic reality of Central Asia, Afghanistan occupies a position of primary...

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International symposium "LOOKING FOR INTEGRAL DEVELOPMENT. TALKS BETWEEN EUROPE AND SOUTH AMERICA"

AMIStaDeS

Jun 14
2 min

International symposium "LOOKING FOR INTEGRAL DEVELOPMENT. TALKS BETWEEN EUROPE AND SOUTH AMERICA"

After many months spent talking about Latin America, AMIStaDeS is pleased to announce its participation as media partner in the...

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Kazakhstan and the Uyghur Issue: between ethnical linkages and political indifference

Giusy Musarò

Jun 6
10 min

Kazakhstan and the Uyghur Issue: between ethnical linkages and political indifference

by Giusy Musarò 1. Introduction The statement in which Mike Pompeo referred to the Uyghur issue as 'genocide' revived interest in the...

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Migrations and the Andean borders in time of Covid-19

AMIStaDeS

May 13
8 min

Migrations and the Andean borders in time of Covid-19

by Carmen Forlenza 1. Introduction Before pandemics, thousands of people were used to live as street vendors, domestic workers, or other...

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L'orizzonte degli eventi- Online the new issue on "Sovereignism and Europeanism".

AMIStaDeS

May 2
1 min

L'orizzonte degli eventi- Online the new issue on "Sovereignism and Europeanism".

It is online the 4/2021 issue of "L'orizzonte degli eventi", the AMIStaDeS publication accredited by the National Research Council and...

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AMIStaDeS

Apr 30
11 min

Is Vietnam the new China?

(by Nicolò Rizzo) 1. Introduction After the Cold war, while Francis Fukuyama was proclaiming the “end of history” with the final victory...

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Beijing and Moscow eyes on Iran. Will Europe keep watching?

AMIStaDeS

Apr 30
9 min

Beijing and Moscow eyes on Iran. Will Europe keep watching?

by Giusy Musarò 1. . Introduction Last 18 October, the arms embargo imposed by the UN Resolution 2231 on Iran expired. The embargo was...

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China's defence budget grows, but not just to deter rivals

AMIStaDeS

Apr 8
9 min

China's defence budget grows, but not just to deter rivals

by Nicolò Rizzo 1. Introduction: China’s defence budget increases in 2021 The plenary sessions of the National People’s Assembly and of...

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Kazakhstan: the rise of a ‘smart’ authoritarianism

Giusy Musarò

Mar 29
9 min

Kazakhstan: the rise of a ‘smart’ authoritarianism

by Giusy Musarò 1. Introduction Dozens of people were arrested in protests that broke out in Kazakhstan at the end of February in the...

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The U.S.A. and Puerto Rico: between Statehood and Self Determination

AMIStaDeS

Mar 21
9 min

The U.S.A. and Puerto Rico: between Statehood and Self Determination

by Carmen Forlenza and Giacomo Forges 1. Introduction On November 3, 2020, Puerto Rico held a referendum; the ballot measure was “Should...

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Myanmar under Military Rule: A Danger or an Ally for China?

AMIStaDeS

Feb 10
7 min

Myanmar under Military Rule: A Danger or an Ally for China?

by Nicolò Rizzo 1. Introduction: What is happening in Myanmar? On 31 January, the Burmese army arrested State Councillor Aung San Suu Kyi...

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Islamic Hawala between legal ratio and illegal use for terrorist purposes

Davide Lauretta

Jan 30
10 min

Islamic Hawala between legal ratio and illegal use for terrorist purposes

by Davide Lauretta 1. Origin of the term and nature of the system Already legally introduced by Islam in the 8th century [1], at least...

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AMIStaDeS

Jan 19
8 min

The uneven stability of Canada

by Giacomo Forges 1. Widely appreciated stability Although Canada is closely linked historically to the United Kingdom and economically...

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The European Pact on Immigration and Asylum: towards a more securitarian approach

AMIStaDeS

Dec 20, 2020
5 min

The European Pact on Immigration and Asylum: towards a more securitarian approach

by Luigi Limone 1. 1. Introduction On 23 September, the European Commission presented the new European Pact on Immigration and Asylum,...

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USA 2020, Latinos at the Ballot Box: Analysis of the Hispanic Voting Behavior

AMIStaDeS

Dec 1, 2020
17 min

USA 2020, Latinos at the Ballot Box: Analysis of the Hispanic Voting Behavior

by Letizia Gianfranceschi and Giacomo Forges 1. Introduction: the battle for the soul of America The “battle for the soul of America”[1]...

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“Without money, there is no terrorism”. The methods of Jihad financing

AMIStaDeS

Nov 8, 2020
8 min

“Without money, there is no terrorism”. The methods of Jihad financing

From hawala to the Fintech innovation (by Davide Lauretta) 1. Introduction “Follow the money”. Although this statement became famous in...

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Uighur people and forced labour: what responsibilities for the fashion industry

Chiara Mele

Oct 20, 2020
11 min

Uighur people and forced labour: what responsibilities for the fashion industry

(by Chiara Mele) 1. Introduction: are human rights relevant for businesses? Human Rights Treaties do not create legal obligations upon...

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Insurgency in Balochistan: from ethnonationalism to counterinsurgency

Massimiliano Lacerra

Oct 6, 2020
16 min

Insurgency in Balochistan: from ethnonationalism to counterinsurgency

(by Massimiliano Nima Lacerra) 1. L’ethnonationalism Dictionary, Treccani: ethnonationalism (ethnonationalism), noun, Ethnic Nationalism...

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The evolution of the political spectrum in the United States: from the origins to the present day

AMIStaDeS

Sep 22, 2020
11 min

The evolution of the political spectrum in the United States: from the origins to the present day

(by Giacomo Forges) 1. Origins and defunct political parties While the US Constitution never mentions political parties, they are present...

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AMIStaDeS

Sep 18, 2020
4 min

The Rebel Girls Phenomenon

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun-damental Rights. (by Claudia Morelli) Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo’s Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls...

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A Perfect Storm: Social Protests in the United States in Defense of Constitutional Freedoms

AMIStaDeS

Jul 31, 2020
8 min

A Perfect Storm: Social Protests in the United States in Defense of Constitutional Freedoms

(by Giacomo Forges) 1. An unpredictable year In the entire western hemisphere, the political climate of recent years seems to be highly...

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AMIStaDeS

Apr 29, 2020
9 min

The Horror of Bacha Bazi

(by Vittoria Paterno) "All grown-ups were once children... but only few of them remember it." Antoine de Saint-Exupéry The bacha bazi...

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Egypt: the intricate security apparatus is indispensable for the regime's survival

AMIStaDeS

Sep 18, 2019
10 min

Egypt: the intricate security apparatus is indispensable for the regime's survival

(by Laura Santilli) The Egyptian government regime, headed by Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, is characterized by an imposing security system, in...

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Turkey chooses independence from NATO: what will be the price of this freedom?

AMIStaDeS

Aug 1, 2019
8 min

Turkey chooses independence from NATO: what will be the price of this freedom?

(by Laura Santilli) On July 12, Russia began delivering the first part of its S-400 missile defense systems to Turkey. What would have...

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The theory of democratic peace: if you want peace, prepare for war

AMIStaDeS

Jun 27, 2019
10 min

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Complaints within International Organizations: Who is Competent to Decide?

Asteroid mining: the new frontier of eco-sustainability?

World Space Week 2021 - 7 Points to Understand

Webinar "European sentiments: sovereignism and Europeanism" and European Project EAST, 24 September

Afghanistan - 10 Points for Understanding the Crisis

Continuing to divide after Berlin

Adapting to a complex context: between responsibilities and obligations of Libyan militias

Urban warfare. Where all security ends

Violence. The language of security during demonstrations

Has the myth of Argentinidad come to an end?

Afghanistan returns to the Taliban. Which future for the Hazaras?

International symposium "LOOKING FOR INTEGRAL DEVELOPMENT. TALKS BETWEEN EUROPE AND SOUTH AMERICA"

Kazakhstan and the Uyghur Issue: between ethnical linkages and political indifference

Migrations and the Andean borders in time of Covid-19

L'orizzonte degli eventi- Online the new issue on "Sovereignism and Europeanism".

Is Vietnam the new China?

Beijing and Moscow eyes on Iran. Will Europe keep watching?

China's defence budget grows, but not just to deter rivals

Kazakhstan: the rise of a ‘smart’ authoritarianism

The U.S.A. and Puerto Rico: between Statehood and Self Determination

Myanmar under Military Rule: A Danger or an Ally for China?

Islamic Hawala between legal ratio and illegal use for terrorist purposes

The uneven stability of Canada

The European Pact on Immigration and Asylum: towards a more securitarian approach

USA 2020, Latinos at the Ballot Box: Analysis of the Hispanic Voting Behavior

“Without money, there is no terrorism”. The methods of Jihad financing

Uighur people and forced labour: what responsibilities for the fashion industry

Insurgency in Balochistan: from ethnonationalism to counterinsurgency

The evolution of the political spectrum in the United States: from the origins to the present day

The Rebel Girls Phenomenon

A Perfect Storm: Social Protests in the United States in Defense of Constitutional Freedoms

The Horror of Bacha Bazi

Egypt: the intricate security apparatus is indispensable for the regime's survival

Turkey chooses independence from NATO: what will be the price of this freedom?

The theory of democratic peace: if you want peace, prepare for war