Italy Votes: Austerity, Social Justice—or Don Giovanni? Italy Votes: Austerity, Social Justice—or Don Giovanni?
The sad truth is that disarming and defeating Silvio Berlusconi remains the country’s first priority.
Jan 31, 2013 / Frederika Randall
Italy in Ashes Italy in Ashes
The Eurocrisis will finally bring an end to the era of Berlusconi—but his sour legacy will endure.
Nov 11, 2011 / Frederika Randall
Direct Democracy in Italy Direct Democracy in Italy
In a decisive set of referendums, Italian voters have rejected legal immunity for political leaders, nuclear power and the privatization of water—and dealt a direct blow not ...
Jun 17, 2011 / Frederika Randall
After Silvio Berlusconi, Nichi Vendola? After Silvio Berlusconi, Nichi Vendola?
Can an openly left-wing, openly gay politician from the South revive an Italy in deep malaise?
Mar 3, 2011 / Feature / Frederika Randall
Italy’s Crony Diplomacy Italy’s Crony Diplomacy
The WikiLeaks revelations of Silvio Berlusconi’s bromance with Vladimir Putin have raised new questions about whether their close ties stem from “personal investments.&...
Dec 3, 2010 / Frederika Randall
Berlusconi’s Cronies Berlusconi’s Cronies
Corruption scandals, a threatened gag order on journalists and investigators, and persistent allegations of Mafia ties—not to mention the long recession—have weakened I...
Jul 9, 2010 / Frederika Randall
Rebellion in Rosarno Rebellion in Rosarno
African immigrant workers have been protesting mafia operations as well as nativist racism.
Feb 25, 2010 / Feature / Frederika Randall
Can Italy’s Neo-Fascist Change His Stripes? Can Italy’s Neo-Fascist Change His Stripes?
Gianfranco Fini rose to prominence as a champion of Mussolini. Now he's moved to the center, and in so doing has become the country's most responsible right-wing politician.
Dec 16, 2009 / Feature / Frederika Randall
A Tale of Two Countries A Tale of Two Countries
Silvio Berlusconi's increasingly erratic behavior may bring about his downfall. But in a bitterly divided Italy, the most likely successor does not look appetizing.
Sep 24, 2009 / Feature / Frederika Randall
Italy’s Pillow Talk Italy’s Pillow Talk
Silvio Berlusconi's latest sexual escapade is the talk of Italy, and now the world. Maybe we should be paying closer attention to evidence of far more sinister hookups.
Jul 31, 2009 / Feature / Frederika Randall