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The impression is that ongoing wars have normalized deaths even when they are numerous, and that victims are now struggling to make the news. The italic by Battista Falconi.

There is a lot to do, to change, to renew in order to be Italy again in football as well. Guiglia’s notebook.

The two crises, the international energy crisis and the nationally rooted football crisis, are burdened by the political and economic approach. Guiglia’s notebook.

Pope Prevost has warned those who promote and engage in wars that they will be held accountable “to God,” from whom Trump, on the other hand, occasionally feels empowered to keep wars ongoing.

The dollarization of Latin America is a process already underway. The analysis by Mario Lettieri and Paolo Raimondi.

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is a model for China on Taiwan. The Financial Times article taken from Liturri’s review.

In Spain, under Sánchez, families pay 86% more in terms of income and wealth. The article from Abc taken from Liturri’s review.

Unpopular considerations on youth violence. Commentary by Battista Falconi

Meloni’s moves in the Gulf after the referendum defeat between news and political history. Sacchi’s note

The war in Iran does not seem to be heading towards a clear conclusion, but rather towards a phase of risk management. A dynamic in which each actor seeks to avoid the point of no return, without giving up their strategic objectives.

Damato’s italic published in Libero.

What will happen to Chinese leadership. The article from the weekly magazine The Economist.

Social media put young people at risk by fostering addiction and distress, while companies and adults do not do enough to protect them. The article by Francesco Provinciali for the transdisciplinary scientific journal Adolescenze of the Varenna Foundation for Childhood and Adolescence, of which he is a member of the technical scientific committee.

Giorgia Meloni makes a surprise lightning mission to the Gulf – the first leader of an EU/G20/NATO country to do so since the beginning of the conflict in Iran – to strengthen Italy’s energy security, reaffirm support for countries affected by Iranian attacks, and defend national interests in a context of rising energy costs and tensions with Trump.

Easter reflections on the side regarding Pope Leo’s opposition to war and power. Why sin might help us avoid “blaming” and why we should avoid always shouting “crucify him.” Commentary by Battista Falconi

“Titanic Europe. The Mysterious End of the European Union” by Giulio Meotti, read by Mikla Bua

From Bettino Craxi’s Sigonella to Giorgia Meloni’s Sigonella. Damato’s editorial published in Libero

Iran activates the “resistance economy” to survive the war. The Financial Times article excerpted from Liturri’s review.

The Notebook of Michele Magno

Russia is trying to save Iran to maintain a network of global partnerships that, however, is increasingly shrinking. The analysis by the WSJ.

“Judicial Massacre. How an Unfair Investigation Destroys Your Life. The Case of Stefano Esposito” (LiberiLibri) by Ermes Antonucci, narrated by Francesco Provinciali

How much has Claudia Conte’s relationship with Minister Piantedosi influenced the various collaborations the journalist has had with Rai, ministries, and Parliament? And if it has not influenced them, was it appropriate to entrust consultancy and assignments to the partner of the Minister of the Interior, given that rumors about their romantic relationship had been circulating in Roman circles for months? Until these questions can be answered, doubts remain legitimate. The letter from Claudio Trezzano.

Did Giorgetti aim to sink Urso? Facts, rumors, reconstructions, and (uncertain) scenarios

What is said and what is not said about the interview given by Claudia Conte on Piantedosi. Walsingham’s letter

Berlin and Washington are growing increasingly distant, Merz continues to distance himself from Trump, the historic post-World War II alliance is shaky, Trump threatens retaliation, and Germany still has much to lose.

Exchange between Corriere della Sera and Minister Crosetto on the use of military bases… Colombo’s letter

Who was there and what was said during a seminar at Luiss on Guido Carli’s economic geopolitics

How the newspapers closest to the center-right—Giornale, Tempo, Libero, Foglio, La Verità, and Secolo d’Italia—commented on the Sigonella case.

Do you think the Sigonella case will be able to stop the opposition, at least the more radical ones, in their campaign to denigrate Meloni as the favorite, subordinate to Trump? Not at all. Damato’s Scratches

Key U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf, led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, are exerting strong pressure on Trump not to halt the war against Iran. An in-depth report by the Associated Press.

From the referendum in Pizzaballa to Sigonella: moves, effects, and scenarios of the Meloni government. The letter from Michelangelo Colombo

What is being said and written among intellectuals and center-right newspapers about Pizzaballa and Sigonella. The note from Palazzo Chigi. And the post by Minister Crosetto.

Zelensky warns that the war in Iran economically benefits Russia and risks leaving Ukraine without Patriot missiles due to their global shortage, prompting Kyiv to seek alternatives and forge agreements with Gulf countries.

The race for the Quirinale triggered by the referendum victory of the no vote. Damato’s Scratches.

The unexpected but healthy pragmatic turn of the Corriere Giavazziano, the Foglio Cerasiano, and the Zuppa Porriana, who do not rend their garments over the national state sample Poste-Tim, on the contrary. Very well done. Walsingham’s letter

Moves, moods, and grievances of Meloni. Falconi’s italic.

“Titanic Europa” by Meotti, “West versus West” by Bassani, and “NATO. The Atlantic Alliance at the Moment of Truth” by Dagdelen, read by Battista Falconi.

Giuliano Amato on autocracies, Salis on the regime, Landini for another PNRR, Giorgetti to breach the Stability Pact, Valditara on youth violence. Falconi’s editorial.

What Happens in Political Squares. Damato’s Scratches

The new world order will largely depend on Washington’s ability to rebuild consensus around its leadership. The intervention by Costantino Del Riccio

Spring… autumnal by Giuseppe Conte leaning towards winter. The Scratches by Damato.

Sergio Mattarella might have good reasons, or pretexts as they might appear to you, to prevent early elections and proceed to form, improvise, or whatever, a quasi-technical, emergency, or caretaker government. The Scratches of Damato

Going to the polls would be madness, with a majority in crisis and divided opposition, at a time of uncontrollable international tension and worsening economic and trade crisis. Falconi’s italics

Marina Berlusconi’s skeptical estimate of Antonio Tajani. Damato’s Graffiti.

Stefania Craxi will be the president of the Forza Italia group in the Senate, replacing Maurizio Gasparri, who will chair the Foreign Affairs Committee of Palazzo Madama. The note from Sacchi.

Facts, analysis, and scenarios on the right and left. Falconi’s perspective.

Beyond the Strait of Hormuz: the systemic challenge to Iran and the return of global tensions. Analysis by Luca Longo.

Moods, moves, and scenarios for the Meloni government after the referendum and the cleanup.

Why I criticize some choices of the Minister of Justice, Carlo Nordio. Polillo’s commentary.