Elia Struffi - Blog

Map of the Buffer zone up to the Litani river.

The Litani River: How Israel’s Obsession Reveals Its Expansionist Playbook

16 April 2026

In the last month there has been an escalation of Israel’s military campaign against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. This latest development puts at the center of attention…

A Brief History of Modern Iran — How we got to this point

30 March 202630 March 2026

Geopolitics , History

The start of the year was characterized, among the other things, by the wave of nationwide anti-government protests that swept through Iran. The demonstrations, which reportedly constituted one of the largest…

The End of Rojava

15 February 202615 February 2026

In January, the Syrian government started a big military offensive aimed at Rojava's forces. Why is this happening, and why…

The Paradox of Facts

24 December 20255 January 2026

Social Sciences

It is challenging to persuade people with facts once they have adopted a belief or position.

Blind Dreams — do blind people see when they dream?

3 December 20255 January 2026

“What do blind people see when they dream?” A person who was born blind has never experienced the external world through their…

Il Mito Politico

7 April 20256 January 2026

In Italian , Social Sciences

Il mito è sempre stato usato nella storia per motivi di potere, e viene utilizzato ancora oggi. In che modo…

The impact of war on society: an historical and contemporary analysis

20 January 20255 January 2026

It is difficult to describe the impact of war on society without dissecting specific conflicts, due to the wide range…

La Caduta Di Damasco

23 December 20246 January 2026

Geopolitics , In Italian

Nella notte tra il 7 e l’8 dicembre, Damasco, la capitale della Siria, è caduta di fronte all’avanzata dei ribelli…

Il Giornalismo non è un Crimine

3 May 20246 January 2026

Geopolitics , In Italian

Oggi, 3 Maggio, è la giornata mondiale della libertà di stampa, una giornata importantissima per celebrare tutti i giornalisti che…

Il Caso Assange

5 April 20246 January 2026

Geopolitics , In Italian

La scorsa settimana Londra ha ospitato una seduta di una delle udienze più rilevanti degli ultimi tempi. L’argomento attorno a…