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In the News

Mar 5, 2024

Messa in Corriere Della Serra on Italy’s changing global role

By Paolo Messa

On March 5, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Paolo Messa was quoted in Corriere Della Serra on Italy’s newly emerging role as a global interlocutor (source in Italian).

Politics & Diplomacy Southern & Southeastern Europe

In the News

Mar 3, 2024

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: How natural gas could reduce electricity prices

Energy Markets & Governance Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Mar 2, 2024

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Cyprus’ democracy continues to be flawed

European Union Greece

New Atlanticist

Feb 29, 2024

It’s Italy’s time to cement itself as the indispensable Mediterranean nation

By Kaush Arha, Paolo Messa

Italy is poised to be Europe’s linchpin for connecting the free and open economies of the Med-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific.

Economy & Business Italy

Balkans Debrief

Feb 27, 2024

#BalkansDebrief – Why did the dinar ban spark Kosovo-US tension? | A debrief with Arian Zeka and Dragisa Mijacic

In this episode of #BalkansDebrief, Ilva Tare, Europe Center's Nonresident Senior Fellow, welcomes Arian Zeka and Dragisa Mijacic. Together, they discuss the implications of the recent dinar ban in Kosovo.

The Balkans

Issue Brief

Feb 26, 2024

Western Balkans must pursue more competitive energy sectors

By Matthew Bryza

The EU needs to take steps to support more competition and efficiency in the energy sectors of Bulgaria and the Western Balkans to advance the energy transition and promote energy independence from Russia.

Energy Markets & Governance Energy Transitions

In the News

Feb 19, 2024

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: From catastrophe to salvation for Cyprus electricity users

Energy Markets & Governance Energy Transitions

In the News

Feb 5, 2024

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Cronos’ time has come if right decisions are made

Energy Markets & Governance Geopolitics & Energy Security

New Atlanticist

Feb 5, 2024

Italy’s Mediterranean pivot: What’s driving Meloni’s ambitious plan with Africa

By Alissa Pavia

The Mattei Plan for Africa was presented on January 29-30 to a delegation of more than twenty-five African leaders. It seeks to establish an Italian agenda that prioritizes Africa's needs and avoids predatory practices.

Africa Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Feb 1, 2024

NATO should be ambitious with its new Southern Flank Strategy

By Jason Davidson

In July, the Alliance is scheduled to adopt its first ever Southern Flank Strategy in Washington. The bolder it is, the better.

Europe & Eurasia Greece

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