Riccardi

Interview with Pasquale Ferrara. 

Today we’re living through a global transformation in various ambits of human activity. We are also faced with the prospect of a transfer of power  to a world which is becoming less western. In the eyes of universal brotherhood, every nation, every people and every citizen is indispensable. As a consequence, the commitment for integration has to  be firmly put on the agenda there where it seems impossible. Integration can lead the way to peace wherever there is conflict.

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by Maddalena Maltese.

There are too many victims in this conflict, which cannot be resolved by military force because of the many implications it would give rise to, and the high cost of human life. Courage is needed in order to reopen dialogue and not cede to the power of weapons. An interview with Pasquale Ferrara, secretary general of the International European Institute of Florence.

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by Sergio Prévidi.   

While the World Cup is taking place - a great occasion for sport enthusiasts the world over, but also in the country where the competition is taking place, for a reflection on the choices made in building the necessary infrastructures - here is a quick impression from the MPPU in Brazil.

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By Umberto barlocci.  In Mexico and in Central America, thousands of people have left due to violence and the lack of prospects, seeking refuge in the United States.

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By Letizia De Torre.

By Frank Johnson.

This year’s EU elections, as far as the United Kingdom is concerned, are about how many voters turn to the United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP). UKIP has been increasing in popularity and current polls show that between 20% and 25% of the UK electorate intend to vote for them. UKIP gained popularity on a wave of anti-EU and anti-immigration sentiment in last year's local elections, and has grown faster than any competitor to the UK’s three major parties since the Second World War.

By Lori Chesser (United States).
As an immigration attorney for more than 20 years, I have seen the good and the bad of our current laws and policies. I have worked with people from many countries and walks of life; it would be surprising to find a situation or perspective I have not encountered. On the other hand, immigration is seen in diverse manners. Do we need more immigrants? And how should we decide who can come and who not? I want to offer some reflections on questions a lot of people might ask that can be useful in the current discussion.

By John Mundell.