In relation to the latest events in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict with Wagner's taking of the Bakhmut stronghold, the trespassing of alleged Russian revolutionary troops in Belgorod and the request for F16s accepted by the West, we asked General Pasquale Preziosa, president of the The Eurispes Security Observatory an analysis from a military strategic point of view. General,
General Pasquale Preziosa, former head of the Air Force and today president of the Eurispes Security Observatory spoke this afternoon to TGCOM24 on the crisis in Ukraine. The general analyzed the recent "dense" and "intense" Russian missile activity, specifying that the Patriot defense system worked (according to Ukrainians) against the dreaded Khinzal
(by Andrea Pinto) Putin's propaganda in support of the special military operation in Ukraine is centered on historical reasons, dating back to the empire of Peter the Great and on the narrative of the dangerous enlargement of NATO to Russia's borders. of NATO towards Russia is a thesis studied by many international observers and analysts who,
(by Andrea Pinto) April 4, 2023 marks a historic date, Finland is officially a member of NATO, thus increasing the borders of the Alliance (another 1340 km) close to Russia. Even if NATO and Western countries celebrate the day by fueling the hopes of entry of Sweden and Ukraine, many believe that this is the case
(by Lorenzo Midili and Giuseppe Paccione) On the judicial level, something is moving around the figure of the one who for over a year has set in motion the aggressive war machine against a sovereign and independent country; it is the Russian president Vladimir Putin, on whom an international arrest warrant is pending. That mandate is
(by Massimiliano D'Elia) In the end what we have always avoided is happening. We probably or inevitably favored China's rapprochement with Russia, with unpredictable consequences for the West, with bitter tastes for the future of the economy and for the growth of tensions in the military field. The meeting in Moscow between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping sanctions, of
(by Maria Stefania Cataleta) Towards the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, Western countries have shown that unity that has been lacking from the outset in the countries of the southern hemisphere, especially Africa. The most striking demonstration of this came with the resolution of the GA of 2 March 2022, which condemned the aggression and called for the withdrawal
(by Talal Oheda's Op-Ed) Libya seems to be making a lot of progress towards stability, but if we analyze the situation on the ground, beyond the political slogans, we realize that the situation has never been so grim. It is clear to all that the current institutional actors are actively obstructing the electoral process afterwards
(by Francesco Matera) The Minister of Defense, Guido Crosetto in the Chamber has outlined the new Italian posture in the face of global challenges. In defense it is necessary to carry out a Copernican revolution to always be ready to face challenges and new threats that come not only from the East (Russia and Asia) but also from the South, from the African continent
(by Andrea Pinto) We are almost a year after the conflict that broke out in Ukraine due to the Russian invasion. A conflict that is putting a strain on the stability of the world economy due to a series of factors, one of which is the energy supply of the countries most dependent on Russian gas and oil. A long, exhausting war ed
(by Biagino Costanzo, Company Manager and Head of SEC Observatory of Aidr) Talking about it or seeing hypersonic weapons used in wars is no longer science fiction. For example, in Syria and today in Ukraine, the use of killer drones and laser weapons have appeared and today not only the superpowers can handle them given their onerousness because
(by Rosangela Cesareo, Aidr Institutional Relations Manager) Eleven sessions in two years of the Education commission with neuropsychiatrists and pedagogues gave this result: “Exposure to cell phones causes myopia and obesity. Addiction, depression, aggression, insomnia“. The consequence of this fact-finding investigation was the ministerial circular dated 19 December which Minister Valditara sent to
“In this delicate moment for Europe and in particular for Italy, we need to pay attention to how the Qatargate investigation is proceeding. You can't make any missteps. The Persian Gulf country has always been of considerable importance for gas reserves and a great partner of Italy” – the first statement by the President of FederPetroli Italy
(by Giuseppe Paccione) The arrival of two missiles that hit the village Przewodow, near the Ukrainian border, has caused strong fears that we would end up in the abyss of an escalation, which would have led to the direct involvement of NATO on the Russian war scene- Ukrainian. The dynamics of the launch of the pair of missiles is not entirely clear whether it was launched
Libya is today a crossroads of international interests since the United States has shown total disinterest in African affairs. France, Turkey, Russia, Egypt and Italy in the coming months will try to regain or consolidate their positions, with a dangerous resurgence of the civil war between the various Libyan factions on the horizon. (from
(by Andrea Pinto) Paolo Gentiloni at the Festa del Foglio in Florence highlighted the line to be followed by the new government on the Pnrr: "no to strategic changes, yes to justified adjustments (those referring to inflation ed), no to unjustified delays or generalized ". Gentiloni thanked Mario Draghi's government for the results achieved, not least
(by Andrea Pinto) Turkey signed a new agreement with Libya a few days ago for the exploitation of gas and oil fields under concession that expels Italy and other international players from Libyan resources. After the 2019 agreement signed by Erdogan and the then president of the Libyan presidential council al Serraj, Turkey e
An article in The Times reports an interview with one of Britain's most distinguished retired generals. The general argues that NATO must "totally change mentality" and work on rearmament of Western European countries in view of a war with Russia. Richard Shirreff, former Deputy Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in
(by Francesco Matera) Terrorist attack on the Kerch bridge that connects Russia to Crimea, a fundamental hub for the logistical transit in favor of the troops engaged on the front. Moscow is sure about the principal: Kiev. This was also confirmed by an anonymous Ukrainian source to the New York Times. «The Ukrainian special services have ordered, planned and carried out
(by Giuseppe Paccione) On the last day of September, a ceremony was held in the heart of the Kremlin, in which the tenant Vladimir Putin entered into treaties with the delegations of four entities established on Ukrainian territory, the so-called (farces) republics areas of Donetsk and Luhansk and the oblasts of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson. Clearly, to get there
"Putin in recent days has launched the usual nuclear blackmail, we have already heard it in the past, we must, however, only interpret the signals that come to us from Russia". General Pasquale Preziosa, former Chief of Staff of the Air Force and now president of the Eurispes Security Observatory, told TG4. The general continues: “Putin has raised
(by Massimiliano D'Elia) The news is reported on Corsera, some municipal deputies of St. Petersburg have drawn up a document, signed by about seventy colleagues from other cities, to ask for the resignation of President Vladimir Putin: "We Russian municipal deputies, we believe that Vladimir Putin's actions are detrimental to the future of Russia and the gods
(by Massimiliano D'Elia) The war in Ukraine is taking a direction that does not help Vladimir Putin both internally and abroad. The defeat of the Russian forces in the Kharkiv region does not portend a rapid end to the conflict. The Russian army could only overwhelm the Ukrainian one with the help of Western intelligence and resources
General Pasquale Preziosa was interviewed by the prestigious American magazine Defense.info, on current issues involving new world actors in the economic, social and military fields. Particular attention was paid to the new strategic documents of NATO and the EU, considered already "past" and not suitable for modern challenges. The point of view of the
(by Giovanni Ramunno) In the Russian tradition, the ability to influence societies and their decision-making processes is a vital strategic function. Russia's aggressive manipulation of international and domestic opinion in support of national (governmental) goals has long been recognized as a substantial threat to democratic nations. The so-called "antagonist" world,
(by Andrea Pinto) A long war is expected in Ukraine despite the Russian difficulties reported by the Western media. Yet Russia is increasingly present in the Middle East, Africa (Congo) South America (Venezuela in the lead) and the Balkans, but also in Iran and India not to mention China. Western sanctions, apparently, seem not to have
(by Giovanni Ramunno) The two-stage move by the President of the Russian Federation, to annex Crimea first and then invade Ukraine, is a clear signal from the Kremlin that it wants to re-establish, at least in Europe, the spheres of influence, as they are still considered an incontrovertible fact of geopolitics. To achieve its goals, Russia is convinced
(by Massimiliano D'Elia) Draghi's resignation is like a cold shower for all Western chancelleries. Only Italy, in its healthy madness, manages to force a personality like Mario Draghi to resign. We have an important figure who is respected, but above all who is listened to, almost with reverence, by Washington and Brussels. To us,
The advice of the experts of the Laboratory of Adapted Motor Activity (LAMA), of the University of Pavia to enjoy the holidays The desire for vacation and movement leads us unknowingly to put our back at risk, for a sudden "desire for sport" after months at the desk. What if the back hurts? Here are the advice of the
War of energy and wheat (by Massimiliano D'Elia) In the end, Putin is probably succeeding in his crazy plan, which is not so crazy: to undermine Western democracies that for years have rested on the conviction of lasting peace guaranteed by NATO and the United Nations. On the other hand, the Union's ability to influence is less convincing
(by Paolo Giordani) The director of the “Kiev Post”, Bohdan Nahaylo, called the historic trip to the Ukrainian capital of French President Macron, German Chancellor Scholz and Italian Prime Minister Draghi “an expiation”. What did the leaders of the three major countries of the European Union have to “atone for”, including the Romanian president Johannis? In the eyes of Ukrainians, the
Russia opens to a peace intervention by the Pope. Poland is wary of a mission in Kiev by the Scholz-Macron-Draghi trio. Ukraine, on the other hand, presents a shopping list at the meeting of defense ministers to be held today at NATO in Brussels. On the ground, Severodonetsk is practically surrounded and the connections with Lisichansk are