Arrigo Mazzi

 

   



52 Stories by Arrigo Mazzi

A few practical implications of the ‘Donroe Doctrine’

One can mock U.S. President Donald Trump for ‘rebranding’ the (in)famous Monroe Doctrine (the way in which then-president James Monroe defined American dominance in...
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Europe’s Parental Alibi

The topic is as evergreen as the Christmas trees decorating our homes these days. Yet, when it comes to regulating social media, governments and...
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Corruption in Brussels little differs from that in Ukraine

Following a large-scale corruption scandal uncovered by the Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies resulted in substantial changes both in the government and the Office of the...
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A Brilliant Strategy: Funding War Instead of Future Tech

The siren song of financing an endless war seems just as irresistible as it was in Greek mythology. Even if the U.S. is pressing...
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When Quoting the Scripture Becomes a Courtroom Drama

Some stories seem ripped from satire, but are, unfortunately, very real. This far Finland was mostly known as the home of saunas, silence, world-class...
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The Grand Tariff Truce That Wasn’t

A supposed diplomatic masterstroke of late 2025 saw Donald Trump and Xi Jinping “agree” to claw back some of their own trade-war excesses, for...
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Key Takeaways from the Portuguese Elections

Portugal held local elections on October 12, 2025. The surprise results delivered a stinging rebuke to the far-right hopefuls. The Portuguese “bad boy” and...
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Despite the hope of some European dreamers, the symbolic gesture of recognizing a Palestinian state will not resolve a historical conflict

A number of countries including the UK, France, Portugal, Canada have recognised a Palestinian state which, given that it does not meet the criteria...
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