With the outbreak of the Israeli-Palestinian crisis, the world has become even more unstable. Today, we are witnessing a "third world war in pieces" that jeopardizes geopolitical balances and the security of people, exchanges, and trade. The world order is based on the fragile balance among the United States, China, and Russia, a balance that, however, varies from day to day. Russia, openly at odds with the USA, seeks support from China in the Ukrainian war. China, on one hand, appears primarily interested in challenging the Western order, but on the other, seems willing to improve relations with the United States. The USA, for their part, strive to maintain their primacy without getting too entangled in various ongoing conflicts.
In such a highly fragmented context, what future lies ahead for the USA - China - Russia triangle? How will it impact Europe and Italy? What are the prospects for the Israeli-Palestinian and Russo-Ukrainian conflicts?
This final meeting of 2023 with Lucio Caracciolo will be an opportunity to untangle the threads that hold the delicate global balances, addressing not only the theme of the "power triangle" but also its implications for the rest of the world, with a particular focus on Europe and Italy. Specific topics to be discussed include:
The USA - China - Russia triangle: How are the relations between these powers evolving?
Europe and Italy: What is their place in the world?
Prospects for the wars in Ukraine and Israel.