War in the Middle East: energy, alliances and global routes

The war between the US, Israel and Iran has transformed the Middle East into a high-intensity conflict with effects that extend beyond regional borders. Contributions from Bocconi professors analyse the redefinition of the role of NATO and the EU, tensions in energy markets linked to the risk of a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial hub for global oil, and the repercussions on logistics and international trade, including maritime traffic, insurance and transit costs. They also look at air traffic safety in an area that is central to intercontinental routes and the choices facing Europe and Italy, between energy dependence and diplomacy