Led by one of Italy's foremost experts in geopolitics, the meeting is entirely dedicated to analyzing the Chinese project “One Belt, One Road” launched in 2013. Beijing's objective is to re-establish a New Silk Road, a complex network of infrastructure, railways, roads, and maritime routes connecting Central Asia with the Middle East, Africa, and Europe in an unprecedented commercial network. According to the international strategic consulting firm McKinsey, up to 65 countries could be involved in “One Belt, One Road,” encompassing more than half of the world's population, three-quarters of global energy reserves, and one-third of global GDP. This strategy is not without ambiguities and risks. Yet, it represents a card to play for our country if it does not want to lose further significance in the world.
