Many of the analyses devoted to the battle between the American fund KKR and the French Vivendi for control of TIM have focused on industrial policy aspects in the telecommunications sector. They have only marginally touched on two crucial issues: what this operation means for Italian national security and – consequently – whether and how much the Draghi government should exercise its golden power and prevent the operation by Andrea Monti – Initially published in Italian by Interlex.it Continue reading “Golden Power and National Security in the game to conquer TIM”
Challenging the pandemic is not waging a war
This is an excerpt from COVID-19 and Public Policy in the Digital Age. It explains why the ‘war metaphor’ is a wrong message to deliver to the public.
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Fighting ransomware is still a matter for the law
International operations against groups accused of spreading ransomware for extortion purposes are multiplying. However, the way they are carried out resembles paramilitary actions more than police investigations. Is the law still the best tool to protect critical infrastructure? An analysis by Andrea Monti, professor of Digital Law in the Digital Marketing course at the University of Chieti-Pescara – Initially published in Italia by Formiche.net Continue reading “Fighting ransomware is still a matter for the law”
The Hidden Threats of the Polish Constitutional Rebellion
The position of the Polish Constitutional Court on the prevalence of domestic law over Community law makes clear the consequences of the refusal to provide the European Union with a sovereign constitution, which – with all its difficulties – is no longer postponable by Andrea Monti, Adjunct Professor of Digital Law, University of Chieti-Pescara – Initially published by Formiche.net Continue reading “The Hidden Threats of the Polish Constitutional Rebellion”
Assange, rights and power
An article published on Yahoo! News reports that the CIA – it is not clear whether officially or as a personal initiative of some officials – has considered the hypothesis of kidnapping and even killing Julian Assange by Andrea Monti – Initially published in Italian by Strategikon – an Italian Tech blog. Continue reading “Assange, rights and power”