A lot could change in the United States, not just regarding foreign policy – from relations with Europe, to NATO and the role of Elon Musk. Vincenzo Galasso, Head of Bocconi’s Department of Social and Political Sciences, discusses the topic in this interview

The current American crisis has significant implications for Europe. Many European nations are grappling with their own versions of social conflict, fueled by cultural fragmentation, economic inequality and the rise of populist movements

National security and counter-terrorism have always been hot topics in US politics. Two assassination attempts against Republican candidate Donald Trump have made the issue even more divisive

Europe will be called upon to make a difficult decision between pursuing the protectionist policies of the United States or taking advantage of the diplomatic and economic opportunities that American isolationism could offer

Populism is not merely an ideological stance or a reflection of voter demand, but a calculated tool to maximize electoral success under certain conditions

In the US, lobbying is focused on election-related spending and influencing individual politicians, while in the EU, lobbying is more concentrated on shaping regulations