3 November 2026 – Tuesday
3 November 2026 – Tuesday

Monday Briefing 02/11/2026

Chi Possiede Le Città?

Europe’s Champion Dilemma

So, Where Are You From?

Perché abbiamo ancora bisogno dei classici greci

Violence is Never the Answer in Democratic Politics

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I am a BIG student, who sees writing both as a passion and as a need. Writing is indeed the ideal combination of the two, since it rises from a personal interest in sharing my own feelings, to the extent that the very fact of translating them into words becomes a necessity. I love to get inspired by the stories of other people, whose different perceptions and ways of approaching their everyday life fosters me to reason about my own, and crystallise my personal opinions into the form of written thoughts.

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Monday Briefing 12/10/2026

The Monday Briefing welcomes some fresh faces this week, in which we highlight the protest movement sweeping France. Still in France, we discuss Mistral, Europe’s leading LLM model. Elsewhere, we talk about the three-year anniversary of the October 7th attacks, the Nobel Peace Prize, a deal between Putin and Trump, and oil in Trinidad and Tobago. In economic news, we cover the sale of British retailer Boots, a billionaire tax in California, and apocalyptic warnings on AI.
The Monday Briefing welcomes some fresh faces this week, in which we highlight the student movement sweeping France. Still in France, we discuss Mistral, Europe’s leading LLM model. Elsewhere, we talk about the three-year anniversary of the October 7th…
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Monday Briefing 05/10/2026

In today’s Monday Briefing, we highlight the Spanish housing crisis and how European countries have been unable to resolve the continent’s increasingly dire real-estate situation. We then cover Andy Burnham’s vision for the UK, Brazil’s general election results, and Israeli presence in East Africa. Finally, we discuss Cornell’s sexual assault case.
In today’s Monday Briefing, we highlight the Spanish housing crisis and how European countries have been unable to resolve the continent’s increasingly dire real-estate situation. We then cover Andy Burnham’s vision for the UK, Brazil’s general election results, and…
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Monday Briefing 28/09/2026

Today’s Monday Briefing highlights the restart of the extremely deadly Ethiopian civil war. Here in Italy, we discuss rhetoric around fashion and feminism. Around the world, we cover a dispute between Anthropic and the US government, the effects of Houthi attacks on Middle Eastern diplomacy, and lacklustre education results in Latin America.
Today’s Monday Briefing highlights the restart of the extremely deadly Ethiopian civil war. Here in Italy, we discuss rhetoric around fashion and feminism. Around the world, we cover a dispute between Anthropic and the US government, the effects of…
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Monday Briefing 21/09/2026

In today’s Monday Briefing, we discuss the increasing apprehension about AI development. In Europe, both Russia and Germany go to the polls. Meanwhile, Bolivia faces unrest, the US expands influence in Africa, and Revolut suffers a data breach.
Monday Briefing 21/09/2026 In today’s Monday Briefing, we discuss the increasing apprehension about AI development. In Europe, both Russia and Germany go to the polls. Meanwhile, Bolivia faces unrest, the US expands influence in Africa, and Revolut suffers a…
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Monday Briefing 14/09/2026

Classes are back and so is the Monday Briefing. In the first issue of the semester, we analyse the diplomatic crisis between the United States and its largest neighbour, Canada. Then, we discuss at American intervention in Venezuela, a failed mutiny in Niger, and the legacy of the 9/11 attacks.
Classes are back and so is the Monday Briefing. In the first issue of the semester, we analyse the diplomatic crisis between the United States and its largest neighbour, Canada. Then, we discuss at American intervention in Venezuela, a…
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Fabiola Gianotti: Out of the Ordinary

Fabiola Gianotti followed a canonical study path, and the strength of her being led her to the position she now owns, without needing to prove anything to the world that she ended up revolutionizing. She is a quiet and, yet, extremely impactful legend: one who built herself the path for becoming a hero.
Fabiola Gianotti followed a canonical study path, and the strength of her being led her to the position she now owns, without needing to prove anything to the world that she ended up revolutionizing. She is a quiet and,…
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Monday Briefing: Special Edition

In this special edition of the Monday Briefing, we are going to line up a series of issues and situations that will develop in the next months, while our team is busy with exams and summer vacations. Tune in to have a brief look at what’s coming your way!
In this special edition of the Monday Briefing, we are going to line up a series of issues and situations that will develop in the next months, while our team is busy with exams and summer vacations. Tune in…
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Artista, fotocamera, soggetto: un ritratto del rapporto individuo – società 

Articolo in collaborazione con L'Eclisse. Da sempre gli artisti hanno rappresentato il rapporto individuo-società e l'arte ci permette di coglierne i mutamenti. Indaghiamo come questa relazione si presenti nell'epoca contemporanea, osservando gli spazi privati e pubblici immortalati nelle fotografie di Menno Aden e Christopher Herwig.
di Elena Floris e Alice Di Terlizzi L’essere umano è sempre stato oggetto di studio degli artisti: prendendo in considerazione come il rapporto di uomini e donne con la società cambi continuamente, l’artista si avvicina ad esaminare i fenomeni…
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Monday Briefing 04/05/2026

In the last issue of the semester, we go back to take a look at what the EU has been up to. Washington moves against Mexico and threatens NATO at the same time. A new airport is under construction in Ethiopia, while the Egyptian army exercises near Israel. In Romania, the Government is in crisis.
In the last issue of the semester, we go back to take a look at what the EU has been up to. Washington moves against Mexico and threatens NATO at the same time. A new airport is under construction…
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Are Literature and Technology Mutually Exclusive? 

Humanity subjects individuals to ever evolving world dynamics, that follow the wave of progress which now comes under the form of increasing technology use. However, does tech reliance come with a parallel abandonment of literature reading? Or will people be able to take advantage of AI use while still recognizing the 'outdated' enjoyability of authors' creativeness?
The world humans have come to coexist within is as multifaceted as it is ever evolving, since it follows the direction of human development while implicitly establishing the canons according to which human life should be molded. Considering the inescapably pervasive…
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Monday Briefing 20/04/2026

In this week’s edition of the Monday Briefing we go back to Cuba, where the US oil embargo continues. Trump Administration moves fast on Ai and against the Pope, while in Europe Magyar consolidates power after defeating Orban. Relentless, the War in Ukraine continues in its 50th month.
In this week’s edition of the Monday Briefing we go back to Cuba, where the US oil embargo continues. Trump Administration moves fast on Ai and against the Pope, while in Europe Magyar consolidates power after defeating Orban. Relentless,…
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Monday Briefing 13/04/2026

This week has been rather busy, from the War in Iran to the Artemis mission, and the Monday Briefing is here for you to keep up. Diplomacy in Pakistan fails, a massive comet flies in our skies and AI improves further. Artemis crew gets home safe, while Peruvian Elections unfold. In Europe, the Orban era ends in Hungary with a massive victory for opposition leader Magyar.
This week has been rather busy, from the War in Iran to the Artemis mission, and the Monday Briefing is here for you to keep up. Diplomacy in Pakistan fails, a massive comet flies in our skies and AI…
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Monday Briefing 06/04/2026

In today’s edition of the Monday Briefing, we come to the Italian government shaky weeks after the Referendum on the Judiciary. In Costa Rica, the President folds to US demands in immigration, while the world’s energy supplies are dwindling without the Gulf oil. Back in Europe, Orban plays all the cards he has left ahead of the next general elections.
In today’s edition of the Monday Briefing, we come to the Italian government shaky weeks after the Referendum on the Judiciary. In Costa Rica, the President folds to US demands in immigration, while the world’s energy supplies are dwindling…
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Monday Briefing 30/03/2026

The Monday Briefing is back after exam season, with an even larger team! Internet is shaken by a LA jury, while the No Kings movement takes the street. Argentina and Brazil face different kinds of institutional problem. In Europe, Zelensky brings Ukrainian drones to the Gulf, while the EU Parliament approves new migrant regulations.
The Monday Briefing is back after exam season, with an even larger team! Internet is shaken by a LA jury, while the No Kings movement takes the street. Argentina and Brazil face different kinds of institutional problem. In Europe,…
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Monday Briefing 02/03/2026

Today’s issue of the Monday Briefing focuses on the newly escalated conflict in the Middle East. Read about the air force actions, diplomatic development and human tragedy. In other news, Mexico is swept by Cartels’ violence and Bolivian indigenous communities protect the forest. EU aid to Ukraine is halted and Zimbabwe bans mineral exports.
Today’s issue of the Monday Briefing focuses on the newly escalated conflict in the Middle East. Read about the air force actions, diplomatic development and human tragedy. In other news, Mexico is swept by Cartels’ violence and Bolivian indigenous…
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Monday Briefing 23/02/2026

In this week’s Monday Briefing we pay a visit to Washington DC, where the Board of Peace held its first meeting. Across town, the US Supreme court ruled against Trump’s Tariffs. Peruvian instability continues and Somaliland tries to achieve international recognition. In the UK, former prince Andrew Mountbatten is arrested.
In this week’s Monday Briefing we pay a visit to Washington DC, where the Board of Peace held its first meeting. Across town, the US Supreme court ruled against Trump’s Tariffs. Peruvian instability continues and Somaliland tries to achieve…
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Monday Briefing 16/02/2026

In this issue of the Monday Briefing, we look at the British Government unpopular response to Epstein File release, while in the US the House passes the SAVE act. Colombia president is almost assassinated and South African violent gangs are countered by the Army. In Europe, EU officials try to stand on their own feet.
In this issue of the Monday Briefing, we look at the British Government unpopular response to Epstein File release, while in the US the House passes the SAVE act. Colombia president is almost assassinated and South African violent gangs…
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Monday Briefing 09/02/2025

The dreadful month of January has finally come to an end. Exam season is over and our university slowly moves toward a new semester. While we were all focusing on general exams, books and slides, the world was moving, faster and faster. But the Monday Briefing is back, so that you can keep track of what is happening around the globe.
The dreadful month of January has finally come to an end. Exam season is over and our university slowly moves toward a new semester. While we were all focusing on general exams, books and slides, the world was moving,…
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Monday Briefing 01/12/2025

In the Last Monday Briefing of this semester Trump closes in on Venezuela’s Maduro, while shooting near the White house sparks controversy. The Pope travels across the Middle East and the Army seizes power in Guinea-Bissau. In Europe, Ukraine faces political scandals, while France and other EU seek to protect from the same Russian threat.
In the Last Monday Briefing of this semester Trump closes in on Venezuela’s Maduro, while shooting near the White house sparks controversy. The Pope travels across the Middle East and the Army seizes power in Guinea-Bissau. In Europe, Ukraine…
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Monday Briefing 24/11/2025

In today’s issue of the Monday Briefing we take a moment to reflect on the safety of our own city, after last week's terrible news. In the US, Epstein files are still under discussion, while in Brazil COP30 unfolds without much progress. In Europe, proposed peace settlement sparks discussion over the fate of Ukraine.
In today’s issue of the Monday Briefing we take a moment to reflect on the safety of our own city, after last week’s terrible news. In the US, Epstein files are still under discussion, while in Brazil COP30 unfolds…
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Monday Briefing 17/11/2025

If you are not freezing, this November morning, we invite you to dive with us in this week’s Monday Briefing. In Europe, Ukraine faces a major corruption scandal, while the European Parliament is remarkably active. Chile’s election shakes South America and a peace agreement is finally settled in Congo.
If you are not freezing, this November morning, we invite you to dive with us in this week’s Monday Briefing. In Europe, Ukraine faces a major corruption scandal, while the European Parliament is remarkably active. Chile’s election shakes South…
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Monday Briefing 10/11/2025

In this week's Issue of the Monday Briefing we look into the immense tragedy happening right now in Sudan. On other more peaceful fronts Mamdani secures an historic electoral victory and Bolivia chooses a new path. Tanzanian government represses, while the wolrd salutes the one of the discoverers of DNA. In Europe, US troops leave Romania.
In this week’s Issue of the Monday Briefing we look into the immense tragedy happening right now in Sudan. On other more peaceful fronts Mamdani secures an historic electoral victory and Bolivia chooses a new path. Tanzanian government represses,…
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Monday Briefing 03/11/2025

In this week’s issue of the Monday Briefing we take a look at some electoral surprises around the world: Argentina and the Netherlands surprise the polls, while Cameroon descends into protests. In Brazil a massive police operation leaves tens of victims, while Donald Trump visits Asia in search of trade deals.
In this week’s issue of the Monday Briefing we take a look at some electoral surprises around the world: Argentina and the Netherlands surprise the polls, while Cameroon descends into protests. In Brazil a massive police operation leaves tens…
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To Live Artistically in the Era of AI

To live is to embrace the wind of evolution guiding towards the better. Still, the definition of that "better" is now being shaped by the power of AI, which engages in the crafting of human feelings in the realm of the arts. Are emotions, thus, an artificial product? And could artistic expression be constructed by a machine, which reasons similarly to humans, but lacks the abstract power of their sensitivity?
To live is to feel, namely to interiorise or, even better, to sensibly borrow somebody’s personal occurrences and redesign their boundaries to more closely resemble one’s own spirit and way of perceiving. A living being adheres, perhaps unconsciously, to a policy of…
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Monday Briefing 06/10/2025

In this week’s Monday Briefing we observe a new wave of GenZ protests in Morocco. The US is stuck in Government Shutdown while Boko Haram makes gain in Nigeria. The Old Continent lags behind, losing competitiveness due to economic conservatism and AI technology.
In this week’s Monday Briefing we observe a new wave of GenZ protests in Morocco. The US is stuck in Government Shutdown while Boko Haram makes gain in Nigeria. The Old Continent lags behind, losing competitiveness due to economic…
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Monday Briefing 29/09/2025

In this week’s Monday Briefing we turn East, to understand the complex nature of Russian Hybrid Warfare. The people of Madagascar take the streets, while Amazon settle in a billion-dollar lawsuit. In Europe, Apple pressures Brussels over the Digital Market Act, while the competition between Beijing and Washington leaves the EU weakened.
In this week’s Monday Briefing we turn East, to understand the complex nature of Russian Hybrid Warfare. The people of Madagascar take the streets, while Amazon settle in a billion-dollar lawsuit. In Europe, Apple pressures Brussels over the Digital…
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Monday Briefing 21/09/2025

Summer is over, the Monday Briefing is back! France is ungovernable (again…), Guineans head to the polls to vote on Civilian Rule and the Talibans restrict even more on women’s freedom. In Europe, new regulations on Consumers’ Data and a Cyber Attack. The semester couldn’t have started better!
Summer is over, the Monday Briefing is back! France is ungovernable (again…), Guineans head to the polls to vote on Civilian Rule and the Talibans restrict even more on women’s freedom. In Europe, new regulations on Consumers’ Data and…
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Da dove veniamo, chi siamo, dove andiamo

Se la vita è un viaggio verso un futuro da svelare, questo non può prescriversi una meta senza prima identificare l’inizio del percorso da intraprendere; quell’inizio che descrive da dove veniamo rappresenta il preludio necessario a identificare chi siamo, e definisce la motivazione che spinge a scoprire dove andiamo.
Vivere implica scoprire e scoprirsi, all’insegna di un ignoto che sradichi la canonica visione del proprio io ed elevi la trascendenza a chiave interpretativa della esistenza di ciascuno. Il termine canonicità è affascinante in quanto ibrido di due sensazioni antitetiche e…
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Monday Briefing 21/09/2025

Summer is over, the Monday Briefing is back! France is ungovernable (again…), Guineans head to the polls to vote on Civilian Rule and the Talibans restrict even more on women’s freedom. In Europe, new regulations on Consumers’ Data and a Cyber Attack. The semester couldn’t have started better!
 Summer is over, the Monday Briefing is back! France is ungovernable (again…), Guineans head to the polls to vote on Civilian Rule and the Talibans restrict even more on women’s freedom. In Europe, new regulations on Consumers’ Data and…
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Da dove veniamo, chi siamo, dove andiamo

Se la vita è un viaggio verso un futuro da svelare, questo non può prescriversi una meta senza prima identificare l’inizio del percorso da intraprendere; quell’inizio che descrive da dove veniamo rappresenta il preludio necessario a identificare chi siamo, e definisce la motivazione che spinge a scoprire dove andiamo.
Vivere implica scoprire e scoprirsi, all’insegna di un ignoto che sradichi la canonica visione del proprio io ed elevi la trascendenza a chiave interpretativa della esistenza di ciascuno. Il termine canonicità è affascinante in quanto ibrido di due sensazioni antitetiche e…
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Freedom, revisited 

Being free in today’s world is a concept which oftentimes lacks compliance, thus leading to a trap of hypocritical thinking and repressed opinions, inscribed within a censoring society that fosters, in turn, censored thoughts and that perhaps hinders the…
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The power of the classics

Time goes by, but classics stay. And it’s probably from the never-aging power of ancient knowledge that we derive our current state of the world.The very fact of acting as social beings – prone to gathering and sharing thoughts…