22/08/16  |  Military law
Turkey's suspension application of fundamental rights
In the aftermath of the failed coup, the 15 July 2016, which lasted a handful of hours 1, the Ankara authorities proclaimed a state of emergency and, consequently, the ...
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05/08/16  |  Military law
Use of the Sigonella base and armed drones. Italy's role in the fight against ISIS in Libya
Regarding the issue of Italian participation in the fight against ISIS in Libya, alongside the United States, we must highlight some delicate steps to not end, ...
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04/08/16  |  Military law
The US raids in Libya in the light of international law
In recent days, in Libya, and in particular in the area of ​​Sirte, some "targeted" bombings by the US aviation took place, which would have hit ...
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01/08/16  |  Military law
First US air strikes against ISIS in Libya. Use of lawful force?
It is a first bitter taste of the US air forces against the pseudo Islamic State present in some areas of Libya, especially in the city of Sirte, which seems ...
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22/07/16  |  Military law
Italian military legislation on Remote Piloted Aircraft (APR)
The current international scenario is characterized more and more incisively by the use of those who, in journalistic jargon, are called drones, both in operations ...
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18/07/16  |  Military law
Latest developments of the EUNAVFOR MED II / SOPHIA operation
With the CFSP Decision n.993 / 2016, which modifies the decision (CFSP) n.2015 / 778, relating to a European Union military operation in the south-central Mediterranean (...
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11/07/16  |  Military law
Operation EUNAVFOR-MED II or SOPHIA and the action of the United Nations and the European Union against human traffickers
The Council of the European Union (Council constituted by the Heads of State and / or Government) established, in May of the 2015, the operation of the Union's Mediterranean Naval Force ...
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07/07/16  |  Military law
The migratory phenomenon ... but not only: the obligation to save human life at sea
It has been a long time since news and television reports reported daily news on rescue operations and sea rescue completed ...
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26/05/16  |  Military law
Respect for the Arbitration Order of the Sea: The Union of India gives ok, Girone can return to Italy
Earlier I had already highlighted the first request of the Italian authorities to the courts of the Court of First Instance, with ...
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16/05/16  |  Military law
The destruction of our cultural assets during the Second World War: what would happen today?
Armed conflicts have constituted (and still constitute) one of the main causes of damage and ...
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20/04/16  |  Military law
International crimes: the distinction between genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes
The recent judgments that have concluded (at least in first instance) two international processes of great importance, to ...
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13/04/16  |  Military law
Safety at sea and contrast to illegal activities
To properly address the issue of safety at sea we must immediately specify as initially for ...
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01/04/16  |  Military law
International and transnational crimes: the "aut dedere aut judicare" clause. Is there a custom in relation to the crime of genocide?
In relation to defining whether or not there is a custom of the international clause of the auth dedere aut judicare ...
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23/03/16  |  Military law
Military laws and cultural heritage in armed conflicts to defend our roots
The importance of the legal protection of cultural heritage has not only established itself nationally but is ...
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15/03/16  |  Military law
On military accessory penises: the difference between "degradation" and "removal from grade"
Following various news events regarding criminal offenses committed by the military, it appears necessary to clarify the ...
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12/10/15  |  Military law
The legal legitimacy of Italy and its military participation against ISIS
Despite the lack of knowledge of international law on the part of both opposition MPs and ...
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12/10/15  |  Military law
Some reflections on the recent bombing of Kunduz hospital in light of international law
The 3 October a US air raid, carried out in support of Afghan troops, caused the destruction of ...
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Tribute (due) to the 80th "Roma" infantry who takes leave with honor

Well, yes, we are now used to witnessing the closure of the barracks and perhaps even a little to burying the long history of the departments, a phenomenon which however does not erase the memories. It also touched...

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"Il Signor Parolini" (ninth part)

The baked chicken, as expected, had lived up to its reputation, consolidating, where needed, the undisputed culinary mastery of Gastone, chief ...

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Backchannels and fireworks: US mediation behind Iranian retaliation on Israel?
As announced by the Iranian regime, the announced retaliation for the (unannounced) attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus on 1 April 2024 which led to the death of...
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Letters to Defense Online: "Carabinieri and sinking of the Garibaldi"
Mine is not meant to be a sterile controversy but after more than thirty years of wearing the uniform I consider it a "fair" controversy. Decisions regarding the size and composition of forces...
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