Closing the Gap? Italy Sets New Rules for Its First National Security Strategy Amidst Old Obstacles

Italy is poised to publish its first-ever national security strategy, marking a significant development for the only G7 country without one. Historically, factors such as government instability, institutional competition, a permissive international environment, and reliance on U.S. security guarantees have hindered the creation of a strategy. However, recent domestic political consolidation and external pressures have created a unique alignment that may facilitate this publication.