Dear Readers,

As the semester draws to a close, we are excited to bring you the latest edition of Diplomacy Digest , the BOSDIC Newsletter.

This newsletter will be a comprehensive recap of the events and internal discussions we’ve hosted this semester.

In this issue, we shed light on the event organised by our Events team together with another Bocconi association, Student for Humanity, on the forgotten conflict in Nagorno Karabakh. We reflect on our visit to the Turkish Consulate, and analyse the shifting political and economic landscapes of Mexico and China, event organised by our International Cooperation team. We also revisit history with a deep dive into the Paris Peace Conference, examining its lasting impact on global diplomacy, event organised by or Diplomacy team. Lastly, we consider the challenges facing democracy in South Korea.

Dear Readers,

It is with great pleasure that we introduce the fourth edition of Diplomacy Digest, BOSDIC’s newsletter dedicated to keeping you informed, semester after semester, on the most significant developments shaping the global geopolitical landscape.

In this edition, we delve into a range of critical issues currently influencing the world stage. We begin with an analysis of the U.S. elections, exploring the perspectives and visions of two prominent figures: Elon Musk and Kamala Harris. What might their views mean for the future of the United States, and how could they impact the country's role on the international stage? Next, we turn our focus to Taiwan, examining the potential consequences of Donald Trump’s re-election on the region. As tensions grow in the Indo-Pacific, what shifts might this bring, and what risks lie ahead? Moving to the Middle East, we take a closer look at Iran’s evolving nuclear stance, and the consequences of this matter between obstacles and a global opportunities. We also discuss recent developments in Israel and their implications for neighbouring countries as well as for international relations. Finally, we address Europe’s position in an increasingly fragmented world, topic discussed in the annual event organised by the Institute for European Policy making (IEP) at Bocconi. Last but not least, we discuss how, in an era of deepening polarization, propaganda often casts the world into two opposing blocks: democracies and autocracies.

Dear Readers,

It is with great pleasure that we introduce the third edition of “Diplomacy Digest,” the Bosdic newsletter dedicated to keeping all of you informed about recent developments around the world, semester after semester…

In this edition, we bring to you a diverse array of topics that have dominated the geopolitical scenario in recent months. We start with an examination of the United States’ deterrence strategy that failed against Iran. Continuing our exploration, we shed light on how the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is affecting the American economy. Multinational corporations such as Starbucks and McDonald’s find themselves boycotted by the BDS movement. Furthermore, you are going to look into the events of March 22, 2024, at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow. To unravel the causes and implications of this significant occurence on the global stage. Lastly, you will take a close look to the European Union, finding a perspective on its current realities and the prospects that await future generations.