US, China and the petro-dollar system
US, China and the petrodollar system sit at the intersection of geopolitics and financial power — a never-ending story that defines the global power scenario of the 21st century. Financial superiority has become an increasingly decisive realm of this contest. If we take a snapshot of the current state of the two currencies — dollar […]
Geopolitics of fossil fuels: energy transition and new global crisis
In an increasingly unstable global context, fossil fuels continue to play a crucial role in global geopolitics. This is one of the key points that emerged during the seminar held by Pier Paolo Raimondi, Research Fellow at EUI and Senior Research Fellow at IAI, dedicated to the geopolitics of fossil fuels, with its trends, players […]
Strait of Hormuz: impact on financial markets
On February 28, 2026, coordinated airstrikes led by the US-Israel coalition targeted Iranian military targets. Immediately, Iran’s Islamic regime chose to destabilize international trade through a single maneuver: the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This 55-kilometer-wide passage is one of the world’s most critical energy arteries, through which approximately 20% of seaborne oil and […]
Franco-German “sovereign AI” initiative: Europe’s bid for digital autonomy
France and Germany have announced a new strategic partnership with Mistral AI and SAP SE to build what they frame as a sovereign AI infrastructure for public administration. As shown in the chart below, the US and China account for roughly two-thirds of newly funded AI start-ups worldwide. This joint initiative, revealed on 18 November, […]
Can multilateralism survive the current Age of Multipolarity?
The return of power politics In a recent article for Il Sole 24 Ore, Professor Andrea Colli argues that the decline of multilateralism is not necessarily irreversible. He recalls that cooperation among states, based on shared rules and institutions, has always depended on leadership. A hegemon — capable of enforcing norms and guaranteeing stability — […]
Technology, Geopolitics, and Business: Professor Andrea Colli’s Insights
During the last Family Business Forum 2025, Professor Andrea Colli of Bocconi University delved into the multifaceted nature of contemporary globalization, emphasizing the intricate interplay between technology, geopolitics, and business. By doing so, he offered valuable perspectives for policymakers, business leaders, and scholars aiming to navigate the complexities of the modern global landscape. Technological Advancements and […]
The Global AI Summit on Africa: a continental strategy for artificial intelligence
A Historic Summit for the Continent On April 3rd and 4th, 2025, Kigali hosted the first Global AI Summit on Africa. The event, organized by the Rwanda Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, has been one of the largest initiatives ever launched in Africa on this front. The […]