The Ukrainian crisis has triggered wide-ranging geopolitical, military, and economic repercussions that affect the entire European continent. In an already fluid context of the international system, where new poles and aggregations are emerging and consolidating, the choices of Moscow and Washington seem to converge on a logic of destabilization and partition of Europe.

In doing so, they are reintroducing, albeit with different methods and purposes, the logic of the Cold War, the depletion of the potential of European countries, and greater control over them.     In this scenario, on October 3rd, an important meeting was held in Rome, promoted by the Center for International Studies, aimed at contributing to dialogue between European countries to resolve some critical issues. The theme of the international conference was “The Present and Future of Ukraine. The Role of the Coalition of the Willing in Supporting Ukraine.” Although the Ukrainian situation was the thematic focus, it is clear that questions about the international role of Europe, the European Union, and European countries underpinned many aspects.

The event, organized by the Center for International Studies (CSI) as part of the “Westminster Alliance for Ukraine” (WA4U) initiative, took place at the European Parliament, in the “Europa Experience” room. The meeting, moderated by Emanuele Errichiello, deputy director of CSI and Italian representative of WA4U, brought together parliamentary representatives, experts, academics, and diplomats to discuss the prospects of the conflict and strategies for post-war stabilization.      Members of CSI, including director Francesco Gaudiosi and president Antonio Virgili, emphasized the value of dialogue and cooperation in an increasingly interconnected and fluid global geopolitical context, reminding that “no European nation, on its own, can face challenges of such complexity.” This position was also shared by the promoters of the initiative, Roger Casale – former British MP – and Xhabir Deralla, activist and journalist.

For Italy, Senator Filippo Sensi and Hon. Emanuele Loperfido were present, reiterating the support of Italian parliamentarians and their work in supporting the Ukrainian democratic apparatus, which is under threat from Russia. In the same vein, Francesco Tufarelli, Director General of the Presidency of the Council, emphasized the importance of dialogue between institutions, academia, and civil society in identifying concrete proposals.   For the United Kingdom, Laurence Donaghy outlined the British government’s position on supporting Ukraine and the need for a cohesive European response.

Among the technical experts, Gen. Vincenzo Camporini, former Chief of Defense Staff, observed that “the only truly feasible European cooperation currently in the field of security in Ukraine remains that based on coordinated national efforts.” Nona Mikhelidze (IAI) reiterated the difficulty of achieving a stable ceasefire, stating that “the possibility of a settlement in the conflict today is nothing more than an illusion.” Professor Ida Caracciolo (University of “Vanvitelli”) outlined the limits and potential legal developments of the coalition of the willing.

In his concluding speech, Emanuele Errichiello emphasized the necessity for Europe to “act in a coordinated, consistent, and effective manner on security issues,” at a time when “the global system is in the process of reorganization.”

Source: The Daily Cases