In 2024, I'm currently working on the following research projects:
- Italy and Peace Mediation. The general objective of the research project is to analyse how to strengthen Italy’s role in peace mediation in the context of cooperation policies, development and Italian foreign policy. The assumption is that Italy can have a relevant and growing role especially in the Western Balkans, the Maghreb and the Middle East. This research therefore aims to be a precious opportunity for critical and operational reflection on the role of Italy in international peace mediation processes (also in view of the Italian Presidency of the G7 in 2024). The project involves the publication in Italian and English of a research study on Italy’s renewed role in mediation.
- Digital Technologies for Peace and Mediation. The main objective of the project “Digital Technologies for Peace and Mediation” is to deepen and spread greater awareness both among experts and the general and interested public on the strategic use of digital and information and communication technologies (ICT) to support peace processes, with particular attention to the effects on the practice of mediation in conflict resolution. Particular attention will be given to the role of women in the framework of the UN Women, Peace and Security Agenda and to inclusion processes to avoid power imbalances and dynamics of under-representation of minority and disadvantaged groups.
- G7 and Africa: a paramount alliance for multilateral peace efforts. This policy brief dedicates specific attention to how the G7 can involve African leading countries and regional organizations in this process. Since Africa remains the continent with the major number of wars, this effort should contribute to reducing violence in Africa providing support to multilateral peace operations, peacemaking and peacebuilding missions. Besides, considering how some African countries such as South Africa are playing an increasingly global role, African leaders should be more present in multilateral efforts to end wars. The recommendations will be included in the T7 conference in May 2024.
