“These are years in which many unresolved issues are coming to a head. The hope is that, from this collision, a better world may emerge in the medium term.”

Understanding the United States today means understanding many of the dynamics shaping our present. America has returned to exercising its power in an explicit and divisive way, from the conflicts in the Middle East to the war in Ukraine, while facing deep internal tensions and an increasingly complex relationship with both its European allies and China and Russia.

In this videoconference, participants will have the opportunity to engage with Francesco Costa, Editor-in-Chief and co-founder of Il Post (one of Italy’s most innovative media outlets), as well as a journalist, author, and one of Italy’s leading experts on U.S. politics and society. Drawing on his privileged perspective, Francesco Costa will guide participants through Trump’s America, exploring new balances of power, economic challenges, and the global impact of American decisions.

Through his analysis, participants will be able to:

• explore the current priorities of U.S. foreign policy and their effects on global geopolitical balances
• analyze the impact of the Midterm Elections and the ongoing changes in U.S. society and domestic politics
• reflect on the future of relations between the United States, Europe, and Italy in a phase of growing geopolitical tension.