Italian Institute for International Political Studies

Overview ISPI Italian Institute for International Political Studies Established in 1934, ISPI is the oldest and most comprehensive Italian think-tank. ISPI was created by some of Milan’s leading entrepreneurs. It was intended to be a research and debate hub as well as a conduit between Italy’s entrepreneurial class and world events. Mission and purpose: ISPI’s vocation is to provide policy-oriented studies and guidance on international scenarios, to investigate Italy’s role in the international arena, to train young men and women aspiring to work in an international environment, and to provide a forum for high-level discussion and debate. No political affiliation: for 80 years ISPI has remained true to its mission as a centre for independent thought, unaffected by pressures from either the government or business interests.

Overview 2013, key performance statistics 100+ publications (Dossiers, Studies, edited volumes) 127 events 92 training courses (1,600+ participants) 45,000+ mailing list contacts 280,000+ annual website visits Budget: 3.6 mln €

Organizational model Senior leadership President: Amb. Giancarlo Aragona Executive Vice President and Director: Dr. Paolo Magri Vice Presidents: Prof. Franco Bruni and Prof. Carlo Secchi Board of Directors: 26 members (18 business representatives, 8 institutional representatives) International Scientific Board: 15 members (e.g. Brookings, Chatham House, IISS, CEPS, Carnegie Endowment, SWP)

Organizational model Staff 12 resident researchers 20+ associate researchers 20 administrative staff 10+ interns

Strategy ISPI aims to be: an impartial scientific benchmark in Italy and Europe, and a prime source of reference for thousands of young people who wish to understand the complex dynamics of international affairs; a recognized authority at the European, national, and local level, for businesses and institutions that intend to broaden their reach abroad and turn to the Institute for advice, or to promote studies, debates and training. To achieve this: ISPI’s work is marked by an interdisciplinary approach, ensured by its close collaboration with academics and experts in economic, political, historical, and strategic studies; scientific contributions are provided not only by resident and associate researchers but also by other partner universities and think tanks; ISPI’s approach is pragmatic: many initiatives are conducted at the specific request of public or private bodies, including the EU Commission and Parliament, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Italian Parliament, local authorities, and large private companies.

Strategy Target groups: political system (EU/international, national, subnational); enterprises; youth and broader audience Media : number of citations in traditional media

Strategy Website and social networks Number of Facebook fans and Twitter followers

Strategy International networking

Major programmes Research Areas Regional Europe USA & Americas Russia & Eurasia Asia Mediterranean & MENA region Africa Thematic Global Governance Emergences / Development International Law Security Energy

Major programmes 3 EU-funded Research Programmes (FP7) PartnersPapers and Reports Conferences and Seminars Rastanews ( ) Gr:een ( ) Arabtrans ( ) Total (of which ISPI: 32) 48 (of which ISPI: 12)

Major programmes Other ongoing major programmes ‘More Europe Beyond Austerity’: 3 roundtables (Nov 2013), hearings at the Italian Parliament, press articles and open letters (Jan 2014) Strategic Partnership with the Italian Chamber of Deputies and Senate of the Republic (Osservatorio di politica internazionale) Annual editing of ‘Atlante Geopolitico’ (Geopolitical Atlas) with Treccani Institute

Major programmes Events in International Conferences 15 business-oriented events 30 book presentations & instant events 64 other events (seminars, roundtables, etc.) Examples of key events & personalities in 2013 International conference on Europe with the President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso Italy-Russia Business Forum with the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, and the Italian Prime Minister, Enrico Letta Lectio magistralis by the President of the Italian Republic, Giorgio Napolitano International conference on the Mediterranean Region with the Italian Foreign Minister, Emma Bonino

Major programmes ISPI is the main Italian non-academic training centre on international affairs. It trains young men and women wishing to work in an international setting. The Training Centre (ISPI School) offers: 84 Winter/Summer School courses 2 Master programmes (Diplomacy; Int’l Cooperation) 2 Professional Diplomas 3 Advanced Diplomas 1 training course for Italian diplomat 1,600+ participants in 2013

Funding ISPI total budget (in thousand €)

Funding 2013 budget