Submission Statement: Italy faces a significant security challenge due to its low defense spending, which is well below NATO’s target of 2% of GDP. Despite Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s pledge to reach this goal, it is unclear how Italy plans to achieve it. The country’s public opinion is divided on supporting Ukraine, and there is significant sympathy for Russia’s narratives. Italy’s pacifist tradition and financial constraints also hinder its ability to increase defense spending. Federico Borsari explains that to address these challenges, Italy needs a clear plan to reach the 2% target, redistribute resources within its military, and invest in strategic areas such as air and missile defense.
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Submission Statement: Italy faces a significant security challenge due to its low defense spending, which is well below NATO’s target of 2% of GDP. Despite Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s pledge to reach this goal, it is unclear how Italy plans to achieve it. The country’s public opinion is divided on supporting Ukraine, and there is significant sympathy for Russia’s narratives. Italy’s pacifist tradition and financial constraints also hinder its ability to increase defense spending. Federico Borsari explains that to address these challenges, Italy needs a clear plan to reach the 2% target, redistribute resources within its military, and invest in strategic areas such as air and missile defense.