Gabriele Manca

Gabriele Manca works in the editorial board of ISPI, the Italian Institute for International Political Studies. He wrote articles for different Italian and foreign media, such as Eastwest, The Diplomat and The Geopolitics. He has a bachelor's degree in International Relations and a master's degree in International Politics and Economics.

The Emerging Fractures in the Taiwanese Silicon Shield

The people of Taiwan have sent with their vote a resolute signal to mainland China. They are committed to preserving their identity, freedom, and...

China’s Trump Card to Shape the Future of the Global Order

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