In Raymond Aron’s academic analysis of Lenin’s revolutionary genius, it is essential to consider the intersection of intellectual and moral qualities. This combination is crucial not only in the warrior genius but also in the revolutionary one. Lenin exemplifies this fusion through his exceptional intelligence, coupled with the…
Introduction The military doctrines of Carl von Clausewitz and Sun Tzu offer radically different interpretations of military doctrine and war praxeology. While Clausewitz embodies the archetype of annihilation and direct confrontation, Sun Tzu emphasizes victory without fighting, favoring strategies that avoid bloodshed. 1. The Seriousness of War Both…
For a long time now, the Italian press and those specialized in geopolitics and international relations have emphasized the economic warfare waged by China, often neglecting to mention that of our allies, namely the United States. The French, including the School of Economic Warfare, Eric Denécé, Nicolas Moinet,…
In the international justice history, Latin America represents a peculiar case. Although no specific international tribunals were established to process the mass crimes committed in this region, the twenty-first century has seen numerous attempts to prosecute these crimes through other legal avenues. The 1998 arrest of Chilean General…
A historically significant strategy for carrying out extensive tactical or geopolitical operations is the delegation of risky or questionable actions to others. This approach, often implemented through deceit or persuasion, leads the executors to believe they are acting of their own volition, even though they are being manipulated.…
A large part of the decisions made in the context of international politics ignores past and recent history, with absolutely disastrous political consequences. In this regard, the lessons that can be learned from the history of modern imperialism are significant. Let’s start with China. The period between 1839…
In the fascinating tales of 20th-century espionage, the Mossad’s clandestine operations in Italy during the 1970s stand out with a plot worthy of a Le Carré novel. This narrative not only sheds light on crucial historical events but also reveals the complexity and ingenuity of intelligence operations. The…
In “Lenin e Hitler, i due volti del totalitarismo”, Luciano Pellicani soutient que le nazisme et le communisme, bien qu’ils proposent l’un un idéal pervers (la domination d’une race sur les races inférieures) et l’autre un idéal “généreux” (rendre les hommes frères), ont provoqué les mêmes horreurs, les…
Le sommet intergouvernemental italo-allemand de cet après-midi à Berlin, avec la participation de la Première ministre italienne Giorgia Meloni et du chancelier allemand Olaf Scholz, est un moment clé dans les relations entre l’Allemagne et l’Italie. Ce sommet, qui inclut les ministres des Affaires étrangères, de l’Économie, de…
Le soulèvements spontanés qui ont eu lieu en Syrie étaient en fait menés par une coalition de “modérés” (le fameux Armée Syrienne Libre) en révolte contre le régime brutal. Mais en réalité, il y avait peu de “modérés” en Syrie et il n’y avait pas de soulèvement “spontané”.…
