To get out of the decline, the course must be reversed, but the wide field (with Pd in the center) does not give any guarantee

A group of Italian legal professionals attended a conference in Istanbul organized by the Bar Associations of Turkey and Jordan, focusing on promoting justice and respect for international law regarding Palestine. The event took place over the weekend and featured discussions on the role of international judicial bodies such as the International Criminal Court and the International Court of Justice, as well as independent experts like Francesca Albanese and NGOs documenting crimes attributed to Israel. These institutions have faced intense pressure from the U.S. government. The speaker criticized Western nations for abandoning principles of both domestic and international law amid escalating violence and political instability. They highlighted the ongoing attacks on migrant and civilian lives by groups linked to former President Donald Trump's administration, which was described as continuing to target individuals despite its defeat by Iran and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. The European Union’s leadership was also condemned for pursuing military expansion under the guise of countering a non-existent threat from Russia, thereby benefiting the global arms industry and oil companies, which contribute to environmental crises. Italian politician Giuseppe Conte’s assertion that Russian aggression is merely a pretext received widespread criticism within the Democratic Party, with figures such as Carlo Calenda and Susanna Fassino supporting increased defense spending. This trend has extended to sectors aligned with party leader Elisa Schlein, who has been characterized as confused and uncertain, influenced by deeper political forces. The speaker suggests this reflects a broader decline in Italy’s political integrity, marked by local, national, and international corruption tied to powerful financial and military interests. The text argues that forming a broad coalition, even one including figures like Matteo Renzi and Calenda, would fail to address the need for a radical shift away from Western militaristic policies. It emphasizes the necessity of redefining Italy’s international position based on its historical civilization and strategic location in the Mediterranean, alongside stronger ties with countries such as China, Russia, Iran, Brazil, and other leaders in the Global South. This transformation requires a fundamental change in how dominant classes operate, moving beyond their intellectual limitations and short-term profit motives to align more fully with global capitalist centers. The author concludes that exiting Italy’s current downward spiral necessitates a complete reversal of direction, though such a path does not seem likely under a potential broad coalition centered around the Democratic Party, which would continue to serve the interests of Western powers.