I analyse emergency policy-making in three circumstances: the sovereign debt crisis of 2011, the Covid crisis of 2020, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine of 2022. Decisions taken under the influence of fear are the least inclined to progressive principles and participatory democracy.
Two dogs strive for a bone. And the third…
A perception of international relations based on the balance of power suggests that it would be unwise to look for total victory over Russia if this was to produce a further strengthening of China.
Eppure non doveva essere un’opera buffa
Credo di fare un esercizio utile, elencando i momenti salienti della legislatura presto archiviata. Mi si perdonerà il tono canzonatorio, inevitabile dati i protagonisti della storia.
Russia and Ukraine: two questions on the conflict
Putin sees Ukraine as an integral part of the Russian national character. Hence, he won’t let them join “the West”. On our side, avoiding a direct involvement in the conflict is the right choice.