Gavin Lee is pleased to welcome former Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi. Italy’s former head of state offers an in-depth, insightful and thought-provoking reading of contemporary geopolitics, European cohesion, and leadership ethics. Speaking from the vantage point of a former leader of a major European country, he reflects on instability in global alliances, energy vulnerability in Europe, and the evolving nature of political leadership. His analysis is marked by a tension between pragmatism and principle, where shifting allegiances are both criticized and, at times, cautiously endorsed.
He looks at today’s world with a sense of urgency and realism. We are living in a time where alliances are fragile, leadership is often inconsistent, and global order is under immense pressure. From the Strait of Hormuz to the internal dynamics of Europe, what matters now, he says, is clarity of strategy and credibility in leadership. He warns, Europe must stop reacting and start acting, especially on energy and foreign policy. At the same time, leadership cannot simply adapt without direction. Changing one’s mind is not a weakness if it leads to better decisions, but without coherence, it morphs into volatility and long-term instability. Renzi believes politics still requires responsibility. When citizens say “no,” leaders must listen. Credibility is not built on power alone, but on the courage to accept consequences.
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