A global shortage of vaccines in the COVID-19 pandemic raised difficult questions about how they should be distributed, and international mechanisms ultimately failed to achieve an equitable distribution during the emergency. Professor Renu Singh analyzes why this inequity occurred and how the situation could be improved in the future. She argues that power inequalities among key actors in global health politics caused an overemphasis on mechanisms to voluntarily distribute existing vaccine supplies relative to mechanisms for sharing knowledge and legally expanding vaccine production.

Join us for a compelling discussion on the evolving role of Special Operations Forces (SOF) in addressing 21st-century security challenges. As threats grow more dynamic—from cyber warfare and terrorism to great-power competition—SOF continues to adapt to maintain its strategic relevance. Our speakers will explore the unique capabilities that make SOF integral in asymmetric warfare, counterinsurgency, and counterterrorism. The talk will also address how technological advancements, hybrid warfare tactics, and shifting global alliances are reshaping operational priorities.

Overview: Join us for an engaging discussion examining the new Trump administration’s global strategy and its implications for international relations. This talk will explore how President Trump’s “America First” agenda reshaped U.S. foreign policy through bold economic moves, shifts in military alliances, and refreshed international engagements. From trade wars to alliance reevaluations, we’ll delve into key initiatives that redefined America’s role on the world stage. The talk will also address the challenges faced by allies navigating the evolving U.S.

China and the United States are heading for a war that neither wants. According to Professor Graham Allison (Harvard), the reason is Thucydides's Trap, a deadly pattern of structural stress that results when a rising power challenges a ruling one.

The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) is a measure of poverty that goes beyond income, incorporating dimensions such as education, health, and living standards for a more comprehensive view. The Human Development Report Office of the United Nations Development Programme (HDRO/UNDP) and Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) release the global multidimensional poverty index estimates annually. The MPI typically relies on Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) and Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS), however, these sources have limitations due to data gaps.

In recent decades, young individuals in Italy have faced increasing precariousness in their employment, fragmented career paths, prolonged transitions to adulthood, low social mobility, and growing inequalities. Given the unique challenges faced by this segment of the population, it is crucial to gain a comprehensive understanding of their current well-being and to track changes over time.