Management

Director of the Institute
Francesco D’Arrigo is a Founding member and managing Director of the Italian Institute of Strategic Studies “Niccolò Machiavelli.”

Francesco D’Arrigo’s professional career has followed three main tracks: Civil and Mlitary Maritime, Aviation and Academe.

Director of the Observatory on Strategic and International Affairs
Claudio Neri is one of the Founding members and Director of the Institute’s Observatory on Strategic and International Affairs.
Mr. Neri is also Head of the Research Program on National Security Strategies.

Director Institutional Relations and Public Affairs

Cristina Palmieri is a Founding Member and Director of Institutional and Public Affairs of the Italian Institute of Strategic Studies “Niccolò Machiavelli.
Head of Institutional and Labor Relations of a prestigiuos Italian corporate, Mrs. Palmieri has negotiated labor agreements, leveraged and implemented numerous partnerships with companies, universities, Research centers and think tanks.