Politica Estera – Italy, Unfiltered
Politica Estera is a strategic intelligence newsletter service dedicated entirely to Italian politics, created by geopolitical analyst Dario Cristiani, Ph.D., who brings over twenty years of field experience on Italy and the Mediterranean. After years of working on Italian politics in think tanks and academia, I’ve decided to put that experience to use in building an independent project. Politica Estera is also part of a broader package of tailored geopolitical analysis and consulting services offered through Mediterranean Eye Risk Consultancy LDT, the company I founded to provide strategic insight and risk advisory on Italy, the Mediterranean, and beyond.
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If you’re interested in including Politica Estera as part of a broader consulting or advisory package, feel free to get in touch—I’d be happy to discuss tailored access and partnership options. You can write to me here.
The project provides sharp, agenda-free analysis tailored for professionals who require clarity, not just commentary. Tailored for embassies, investors, analysts, and political and business operators, Politica Estera fills a gap in the international information ecosystem: a high-quality, English-language service that treats Italian politics not as background noise, but as a geopolitical issue in its own right. While foreign policy is obviously the core focus, this project also examines domestic politics, economic dynamics, and the cultural and historical undercurrents that are essential to truly understanding how Italy moves today.
This is not journalism, not punditry, and not repackaged news— it is a unique offering of original, high-frequency, field-based insight, grounded in two decades of expertise. The depth of knowledge about Italy’s political traditions, institutional evolution, and geopolitical positioning adds layers of context that daily commentary simply cannot provide. You’ll get 5–10 in-depth products per month, ranging from commentaries to long strategic essays, each written with decision-makers in mind.
What You Get (Starting from July 1, 2025):
Bar Italia: A weekly roundup of the 10 most relevant political developments in Italy, every Saturday at 10:00 a.m. (CET).
The Italian Compass: A biweekly strategic bulletin on Italy’s evolving foreign policy, domestic dynamics, and economic risks.
Commentaries: Fast, insightful takes on breaking developments (available in PDF on request).
Deep Dives: Long, detailed analyses of key political or geopolitical issues, combining data, context, and strategic implications (available in PDF on request).
Scriptorium Italiae: A quarterly digest of the most important academic and policy publications on Italy, serving as a resource for researchers and experts.
Why subscribe?
Because you won’t find this elsewhere.
Grounded in first-hand in fieldwork and independent OSINT—not Twitter discourse or agenda-driven analysis—Politica Estera doesn’t write to please politicians or corporate players. It produces original research and strategic insight for those who value understanding over access, and clarity over approval. It is independent research—not curated spin, institutional or personal flattery.
While mainstream media offers news and commentary, Politica Estera provides analytical value: grounded, independent, and directly relevant to policy, business, and strategic planning. It’s written for people who actually need to understand Italy—not just follow the headlines.
Politica Estera is:
✔️ Independent, not institutional
✔️ Analytical, not amplificatory
✔️ Credible, but critical
If you’re a diplomat, investor, risk analyst, or policy advisor, or you simply need to understand Italy for professional or personal reasons, this newsletter gives you the clarity you need to make sense of Italy’s volatile political environment. It’s a tool for real-time decision-making—not a narrative to consume.
Organizations interested in group subscriptions are welcome to get in touch—custom discounts and institutional packages are available upon request.
Benefits for Paid Subscribers
Subscriber-Only Posts & Full Archive
Full access to all newsletters, past and present.Commenting & Community Access
Join discussions, share insights, and engage with other readers.Live Q&A Sessions
Participation in a one-hour live webinar (twice a month) with Q&A sessions with the author.
Additional Benefits for Founding Subscribers
Founding subscribers receive all paid benefits, plus exclusive access to premium offerings:
Access to a Reserved Telegram Group
A private, real-time channel to connect directly with the author and fellow experts.One Hour per Month of Dedicated Online Consulting
Personalized briefings or strategic advice, tailored to your needs.Exclusive Discounts on Courses & Projects
Reduced pricing on educational programs and collaborative initiatives.Free Copies of Books, Academic Articles & Special Reports (when available)
Complimentary access to select authored publications and research (and—believe me—there will be plenty in the coming months).
By becoming a Founding Subscriber, you’re doing more than unlocking premium content—you’re helping lay the foundation for an independent, credible, and high-quality project focused on Italy’s politics, foreign policy, and strategic relevance.
Mediterraneo Globale
If you’re also interested in Mediterranean affairs, explore Mediterraneo Globale, Dario Cristiani’s Italian-language Substack dedicated to Mediterranean politics, culture, and strategy.
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Who is behind Politica Estera?
Dario Cristiani. All opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and do not represent the views of his employer or any institution with which he is affiliated.
