Each month, this space will offer a view on how international events are impacting the Italian economic fabric. The series will focus not just on the operational impact of geopolitical events, but on how they change the strategic outlook for Italian firms and their partners. Each issue will aim to shed light on key opportunities (and risks) for Italian economic actors in an increasingly contested world order. As strategic competition gains traction, businesses that observe and learn to be comfortable in a fast-moving context will thrive. This space aims to help the observation leg of this journey. Occasionally, articles will include reflections stemming from conversations with public and private enterprises and academia. How is the demand for political analysis evolving in Italy? What are the key geographic and industrial areas of interest? What are the most pressing concerns? “Italy on Board” seeks to answer