Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Italy has hosted US military bases since agreements dating back to the 1950s allowing American forces to operate from Italian airbases and strategic locations.
But as tensions rise, a key question emerges: could Washington pressure Rome to allow bombing missions from Italian soil?
Riccardo Alcaro, Head of Research at the Istituto Affari Internazionali, warns that any such pressure could put Giorgia Meloni in a difficult position domestically and politically.
#italy #iranwar #trump #militarybases #meloni
Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Enda Brady, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you.
#italy #iranwar #trump #geopolitics #referendum
Check out the full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=MdPMrw3GW_A
Italy has hosted US military bases since agreements dating back to the 1950s allowing American forces to operate from Italian airbases and strategic locations.
But as tensions rise, a key question emerges: could Washington pressure Rome to allow bombing missions from Italian soil?
Riccardo Alcaro, Head of Research at the Istituto Affari Internazionali, warns that any such pressure could put Giorgia Meloni in a difficult position domestically and politically.
#italy #iranwar #trump #militarybases #meloni
Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Enda Brady, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you.
#italy #iranwar #trump #geopolitics #referendum
Check out the full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=MdPMrw3GW_A
