The international context is undergoing a phase of profound instability, marked by rising tensions among global powers, the resurgence of regional conflicts, and shifts in the strategic balances that have shaped the world order over recent decades.

For Europe and for Italy, understanding how these dynamics are evolving is essential in order to define effective strategies, anticipate risks, and seize opportunities within an international system characterized by increasing competition and rapidly shifting equilibria. In this framework, the Mezzogiorno also acquires particular relevance: a territory strategically positioned in the Mediterranean, capable of playing a key role in regional energy, logistics, and security dynamics.
Leading the discussion will be Monica Maggioni, who will offer an in-depth and multidimensional perspective on the major geopolitical changes underway and their implications.

The session will focus on:

• New global fault lines: strategic rivalries among major powers, the redefinition of spheres of influence, the evolution of conflicts, and emerging risks.
• The impact of geopolitical transformations on Europe: security, energy, transatlantic relations, and the role of the EU in an increasingly competitive world.
• Implications for Italy and the Mezzogiorno: how the country—and particularly the South, as a Mediterranean hub—can position itself, leverage its strategic assets, and contribute to national stability and competitiveness.