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The Trump administration is sending about 2,000 paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East to expand the range of military options against Iran – including the possible capture of Kharg Island – while continuing to talk about negotiations to end the war.

Meloni and Santanchè among thoughts, words, questions, and resignations. The italic by Battista Falconi

Was the sale of Gedi to the Greeks a Greek tragedy as the journalists of Repubblica, the Order, and the Fnsi say? Why does everyone regret such a cumbersome publisher like Elkann, who had many conflicts of interest, while they look with excessive suspicion at Kyriakou’s arrival on our shores, who is instead a pure publisher? The letter from Francis Walsingham

What is understood and what is not understood about the latest moves of the Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni

Italy risks paying the highest price in Europe for the increase in energy costs, due to its excessive dependence on imported gas. Guiglia’s notebook.

Were the Gedi journalists, starting with those from Repubblica, victims of a collective clouding that led them to both worship and hate their publisher in unison? The bizarre words of Elkann and more. Claudio Trezzano’s letter on the sale (sellout?) of the Italian publishing group to the Greek company Antenna.

Colombia under US investigation. Colombian President Gustavo Petro is under investigation by American federal prosecutors and the DEA for alleged links to drug trafficking.

Conte was the quickest to claim credit for the No victory in the referendum, with an eye on the leadership of the center-left… Damato’s editorial published in the newspaper Libero.

What is said and what is not said about referendums, statism, the frenzy over renewables, and more. Falconi’s italics.

The umpteenth “blitzkrieg,” a pitiful lie always told by those who start it, is approaching its first month of devastating duration. Guiglia’s notebook

Facts, reactions, and comments on the outcome of the referendum. Sacchi’s statement.

Comments and reactions following the outcome of the justice referendum with the victory of the No. Damato’s Graffiti

Referendum, No victory: with two-thirds of the vote counted, it stands at 54.3%. Bignami (FdI): “The result does not affect the government.” Renzi: “I resigned, will Meloni have the courage?” Turnout at 59%. All the details.

There is a continuity between March 17, 1861, the day of the proclamation of the Unification of Italy, and the dramatic days of missiles and bombs in the Middle East and Ukraine that echo everywhere. Guiglia’s notebook.

The differences between Bossi and Salvini. Damato’s Scratches

What has been said and written about Umberto Bossi’s funeral. Sacchi’s statement.

In the regional elections in Rhineland-Palatinate, one of the Länder historically most linked to social democracy, the Christian Democrats win and AfD consolidates its growth, reaching around 20%.

If the No wins, the legislature will continue, as already clarified by the leaders of the majority and opposition. If the Yes wins, the justice reform will not proceed quickly; it will get bogged down in the implementation rules. In both cases, little will change in our concrete lives and in public life. Falconi’s italics

The Political Seasons of Bossi’s League. Guiglia’s Notebook

Farewell to Paolo Cirino Pomicino, the Geronimo of the Christian Democrats. The memory of Francesco Damato published in the newspaper Libero.

The bilateral cooperation currently carrying out the Roaring Lion and Epic Fury operations is characterized by a marked informational asymmetry: Israel provides the United States with targeting intelligence and sophisticated on-the-ground information flows that Washington would not be able to obtain independently. An in-depth analysis by Luca Longo.

Even constitutional etiquette, along with common sense and respect for the memory of renowned advocates of the separation of careers, has ended up in the trash bin of the referendum campaign, fortunately now in its final stages. The italic piece by Damato published in Il Riformista.

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz shifts systemic risk to the Red Sea: if Bab el-Mandeb were to fail, Saudi Arabia’s bypass capacity would be almost nullified. Analysis by Gianclaudio Torlizzi taken from his X profile.

Macron uses heartfelt tones to claim European strategic autonomy in the face of the United States’ detachment. But his actions make the EU increasingly weak. The analysis by Manlio Graziano taken from Stefano Feltri’s Notes.

Behind and beneath the controversy on the right between Giuli and Buttafuoco. Damato’s Scratches

Moods and discontent within the center-right regarding Delmastro, the referendum, and more. Falconi’s editorial.

The past, present, and future of Iran according to Lorenzo Kamel, full professor of History of International Relations at the University of Turin and Luiss, interviewed by Stefano Feltri for Appunti.

Global impact: the war of the US and Israel against Iran will also have negative repercussions for other countries. The Washington Post article taken from Liturri’s review

The Notebook by Michele Magno

Why I am disappointed and disconcerted by the positions and tones of the CGIL secretary, Maurizio Landini. The Graffi by Damato published in the newspaper Il Dubbio.

The cross-cutting nature of the yes vote is equal to that of the no vote from over a decade ago in the referendum on the constitutional reform of Matteo Renzi’s government. Damato’s editorial published in the newspaper Libero.

Between Latin Masses and cutting-edge algorithms, the Trumpian billionaire Peter Thiel invoked during his trip to Rome a new “technological Middle Ages” that combines radical faith and extreme innovation. His proposal sparked an open clash between identity-focused Catholics and conservative institutions, divided between the allure of the “silicon prophet” and the fear of a technocratic drift.

In sincere, not hypocritical, memory of the Lega Nord senator Umberto Bossi. The Scratches of Damato.

What Giorgia Meloni does and says amid slogans, difficulties, and fatigue. Falconi’s italics.

Umberto Bossi, founder of the Northern League, has died at the age of 84. Memories and anecdotes by Paola Sacchi.

Conversation between Marco Mayer and the sinologist Francesco Sisci on the war against Iran and China’s position.

The military characteristics, economic effects, and geopolitical scenarios of the Gulf War. Conversation between Ruggero Po and Marco Di Liddo, director of Cesi (Center for International Studies)

Words and slogans of the left on the referendum. Sacchi’s note.

Dear Senator Monti, what safeguard for democracy can come from sectors of the judiciary that abuse their power? The italic by Giuliano Cazzola

If the No party were to prevail, the window for reform – as has happened on other occasions, such as the nuclear referendum – would close definitively. The disadvantage for Italy is all too easy to foresee. Polillo’s analysis.

What is happening in Iran between the US and the EU. Stefano Feltri’s summary taken from Notes.

The book “We Are All a Bit Mosquito-like” by Roberto Francesco Giuliano and Maura Ianni, read by Paola Sacchi.

The speech by Giordana Terracina.

Nine reasons that demonstrate the limited success of the Israeli-American military operation against Iran compared to what was announced by the US and Israel. The commentary by analyst Riccardo Pennisi taken from his Facebook profile.

“Black Sea. Six countries, the legends, the war” by Marco Ansaldo read by Tullio Fazzolari

Flames and smoke also from the referendum square opposing the judiciary reform. Damato’s Graffiti

Marginal considerations on organization, efficiency, and artificial intelligence. Ruggeri’s Cameo.

Reactions, comments, and abstrusities on the letter Marina Berlusconi wrote to the newspaper Repubblica. Damato’s italicized piece published in Il Riformista.

Much of Russia’s military resources are absorbed by the war in Ukraine, while China prioritizes economic ties and avoids direct involvement in conflicts. The analysis by Alexander Gabuev and Temur Umarov (Carnegie Politika) taken from Appunti.