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Nathalie Tocci

@nathalietocci.bsky.social

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Director Istituto Affari Internazionali, Adjunct Professor European University Institute, Honorary Professor, University of Tübingen. Views my own

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Nathalie Tocci is an Italian political scientist and international relations expert. She specializes in the role of the European Union (EU) in international affairs and peacekeeping, and the relationship between European states. She currently serves as the director of the Istituto Affari Internazionali, and has also worked as an advisor to the government of Italy and to EU officials on foreign policy issues. .. more

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Jacob Ware @jacobware.bsky.social · 3d

“Israel has gone over the top because it has been allowed to do so by the West. Its friends were not very friendly in a sense, because they didn’t stop it from committing suicide in the long term." - @nathalietocci.bsky.social to @yarotrof.bsky.social in @wsj.com.

After Two Years of War, Israel Is Stronger—and More Isolated—Than Ever

The war in Gaza has spurred a global backlash that threatens Israel’s long-term prospects.

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Nathalie Tocci @nathalietocci.bsky.social · 4d

In this new episode of Power&Purpose, Amanda Sloat and I have a wonderful conversation with Susanna Malcorra. From failures and reinvention to courage and joy, she explores what it takes to strengthen democracy and multilateralism in the 21st century. podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/s...

Susana Malcorra on How to Fix Multilateralism

Puntata podcast · Power & Purpose · 06/10/2025 · 44 min

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Nathalie Tocci @nathalietocci.bsky.social · 4d

In this new episode of Power&Purpose @A_Sloat and I have a wonderful conversation with Susanna Malcorra. From failures and reinvention to courage and joy, she explores what it takes to strengthen democracy and multilateralism in the 21st century. podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/s...

Susana Malcorra on How to Fix Multilateralism

Puntata podcast · Power & Purpose · 06/10/2025 · 44 min

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Nathalie Tocci @nathalietocci.bsky.social · 5d

L’accettazione da parte di Hamas del piano Trump-Netanyahu suggerisce che la mobilitazione della Global Sumud Flotilla, le manifestazioni e gli scioperi della società civile in tutto il mondo siano stati inutili o fuori tempo massimo? Tutto il contrario.
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Nathalie Tocci @nathalietocci.bsky.social · 5d

Proud of my country these days. In solidarity with Gaza #FreeGaza #FreePalestine

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Nathalie Tocci @nathalietocci.bsky.social · 10d

La Flotilla ha ripreso il viaggio verso Gaza. Mettono a rischio la propria incolumità per fare ciò che governi e istituzioni avrebbero dovuto fare da tempo: esercitare ogni potere a loro disposizione affinché venga rispettato il diritto internazionale. Oggi su La Stampa

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Nathalie Tocci @nathalietocci.bsky.social · 15d

Stiamo forse assistendo a un’inversione a U della politica estera del presidente degli Stati Uniti Donald Trump sull’Ucraina? Non penso. Oggi su La Stampa

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Nathalie Tocci @nathalietocci.bsky.social · 17d

Europe has lost one superpower ally – can it afford to be in the crosshairs of two? My piece @theguardian.com
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Europe has lost one superpower ally – can it afford to be in the crosshairs of two? | Nathalie Tocci

For years, the EU followed the US’s lead when it came to China. That is no longer an option and Beijing has other priorities, says Guardian journalist Nathalie Tocci

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Nathalie Tocci @nathalietocci.bsky.social · 17d

Europe has lost one superpower ally – can it afford to be in the crosshairs of two? My piece @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Europe has lost one superpower ally – can it afford to be in the crosshairs of two? | Nathalie Tocci

For years, the EU followed the US’s lead when it came to China. That is no longer an option and Beijing has other priorities, says Guardian journalist Nathalie Tocci

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Nathalie Tocci @nathalietocci.bsky.social · 17d

Il momento sudafricano di Israele? Oggi su La Stampa

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Alex Castaldo @castaldo23.bsky.social · 17d

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Wendy Sherman on Hard Conversations in Hard Places

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Nathalie Tocci @nathalietocci.bsky.social · 17d

We’re out with our 2 episode of Power & Purpose! featuring an enlightening conversation with US diplo star Wendy Sherman. Talking about her life, Wendy reflects on the Middle East and US democracy today: Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/2eEFOw…
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Kathrine Richter @krichtercph.bsky.social · 19d

In a brilliant final conclusion, Tocci throws up her hands and says it like it is: we are not anxious enough when it comes to Europe's situation today, @nathalietocci.bsky.social
#HTLGI25

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Nathalie Tocci @nathalietocci.bsky.social · 20d

If you’re in London today, join me at the largest ideas and music festival How the Light Gets In to discuss how to make Europe great again w @fromtga.bsky.social Yascha Mounk and Johnny Mercer . Today at 1430!

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Nathalie Tocci @nathalietocci.bsky.social · 20d

Mentre Israele avanza su Gaza City e i crimini di guerra si moltiplicano, l’Ue ha dato un segnale di vita, mentre una nuova ondata di Paesi si prepara a riconoscere la Palestina. Sono il segno che qualcosa sta cambiando oppure è molto rumore per nulla? Oggi su la Stampa

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Cas Ⓜ️udde @casmudde.bsky.social · 20d

“you can’t always control the outcome, but you can control the clarity and honesty of your contribution.”

Wonderful interview with @nathalietocci.bsky.social by @catherinedevries.bsky.social

Etched in Marble: Nathalie Tocci on Courage, Strategy and the Freedom of the Page

Writers on the Forces That Shape Us and the Writing That Endures

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