27/10/15  |  Analysis
The fates of the Middle East also depend on Ankara's health
The Turkish political situation in recent months is likely to open up a new crisis in the Middle East. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has not obtained the majority ...
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27/10/15  |  Military world
Ministry of Defense UK: report missions against the Islamic State
In conjunction with Britain's admission of responsibility for "the emergence of IS" in Syria, unexpectedly expressed by former British Prime Minister Tony Blair ...
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27/10/15  |  Military world
China: "The US must think twice before taking such actions", Pentagon "we are everywhere"
The USS Lassen destroyer, a few hours ago, passed within twelve nautical miles of the Spratly Islands (claimed by Beijing). Islands considered sovereign territory ...
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27/10/15  |  Military world
Iran: "In 25 years there won't be a single Jew, ready to keep our leader's word"
"If Israel were to make any hostile move, we will show the power of the long-range missiles of the Islamic Republic. We look forward to serving the ...
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27/10/15  |  History
27 OCTOBER 1887: First contingent of the Special Body of Africa
Thursday - Transport from Naples to the Red Sea, transport America (commander, captain of the vessel Giuseppe Palumbo) with the Lieutenant General Alessandro Asinari of San ...
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26/10/15  |  Seaside
The frigate Maestrale greets the country in its last naval campaign
Last navigation by ship Maestrale, before returning to La Spezia and definitively ending its operational life. The unit, after thirty-three years in the service of the country, is ...
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26/10/15  |  Events
Commemoration of the 73 anniversary of the battle of El Alamein
It took place at the Italian Military Shrine of El Alamein, in the presence of the Italian Ambassador to Egypt, His Excellency Maurizio Massari, of numerous representatives ...
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26/10/15  |  Military world
Syria: Putin deploys "Borisoglebsk 2", all communications are under the control of the Kremlin
The Kremlin could soon control the heart of the Middle East. It could just be a matter of days and make it impossible for the air and land forces of ...
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26/10/15  |  Missions
UNIFIL celebrates the 70 years of the United Nations
"The 70th anniversary is a great achievement for the United Nations and for all of us." These are the words of the general of ...
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26/10/15  |  History
October 1940 - The rescue of the Pentcho shipwrecks
Some recent articles in the prestigious US newspaper New York Times explained to the public beyond ...
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26/10/15  |  Military world
Moscow sends inspectors to Italy: team of observers in Sardinia since this morning
From today until next Thursday, October 29, Russian inspectors will be in Italy as Trident observers ...
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26/10/15  |  Military world
ISIS: pizzerias and bakeries open, the image of a modern country
Pizza, perhaps the most famous and appreciated Italian dish in the world, lands in the area of ​​Sirte, a city under the ...
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26/10/15  |  History
26 October 1954: Trieste returns to Italy
Tuesday - In the morning the first units of the Italian Navy (in the ...
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26/10/15  |  History
26 October 1866: First treaty of friendship, trade and navigation with China
Friday - In Beijing the frigate captain Vittorio Arminjon, commander of the Magenta corvette, equipped with ...
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25/10/15  |  Letters to the Director
And now even strategic military thinking is to be contracted
Dear Director, I am writing to you because recently consulting the site of the defense staff in the section ...
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25/10/15  |  Military world
Iraq, Delta Force raid video: "So we honored Joshua's death" - Carter moved
A team of eight men enters a room, in what appears to be a structure of the Islamic State. A...
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25/10/15  |  Seaside
20 seats for VFP1 submariners
Also this year the Navy gives girls and boys the chance to pursue a fascinating career, ...
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25/10/15  |  History
25 October 1915: war bulletin
"In Venice, yesterday, shortly after 10 in the evening, two attacks took place, at short intervals, by airplanes ...
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24/10/15  |  Military world
ISIS, first video against Israel: "Not a single Jew will stay alive", but the Caliph could unleash his latest enemy
"No Jew will remain alive once Jordan is conquered. You are the number one enemy for Muslims ". The first...
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24/10/15  |  Military world
Syria: Putin sends the "little green men"
The Russian Ministry of Defense has redeployed at least three teams of special departments, active in Ukraine, in Syria.
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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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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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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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