he Sea: A Pillar of National Interest
Giovanni Luchetti, Regional Director EMEA at The Intelligent Investor – Authorized Representative of TIME Magazine
As highlighted by many sources, the recovery of the Italian economy following the severe recession caused by the pandemic largely depends on exports. Italy’s increasing integration into global trade, on which the future of our economy depends, must become a priority for future Italian governments. Therefore, all necessary actions must be taken to promote the free flow of goods, revitalize multilateralism and the role of the WTO, and encourage European efforts to negotiate new trade agreements. A global trade system characterized by reduced risks and shared international rules would provide an ideal scenario for Italian businesses to capture the potential demand for “Made in Italy” products from all parts of the world.
Due to its geographical position and international role, Italy cannot limit its area of interest to its “backyard,” setting narrow boundaries between Gorizia and the central Mediterranean, beyond which it would be deemed inconvenient to venture. This was the mindset of the 1960s and 1970s during the Cold War, characterized by “compartmentalized” thinking and clearly defined spheres of interest. Today, the fluidity of international scenarios and intensifying competition require Rome to adopt a new perspective, extending its gaze even to distant seas like the Indian Ocean.