| ID | 080389 |
| Title Proper | Italy's growing burden of choice in security policy |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Menotti, Roberto |
| Publication | 2007. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | NATO, the EU, and the UN have been the cornerstones of Italy's foreign policy since WWII: although they continue to provide a point of reference, these institutions are undergoing major changes that reflect - and partly create - a very unpredictable international environment. The evolving security agenda, choices made by key allies (especially the United States), and domestic political forces are putting Italian decision-makers under pressure. There is a serious problem of resource constraints while the country is still unwilling to make clear-cut choices based on unavoidable tradeoffs. The past few years have witnessed a mix of continuity and change due to the political orientations of successive governments under these challenging circumstances. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Spectator Vol. 42, No.3; Sep 2007: p431-444 |
| Journal Source | International Spectator Vol. 42, No.3; Sep 2007: p431-444 |
| Key Words | Italy ; Italy - Foreign Policy ; Security ; European Union |