72. As part of the European Union Common Security and Defence Policy and NATO activities related to the “Mediterranean Dialogue” the Defence will develop policies that are more attentive to the size of the Euro-Mediterranean security capabilities. In accordance with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs it will also offers as a reference actor for initiatives to be undertaken and continuing those already in progress in central Europe and the Balkans. A more secure and stable global system 73. As previously stated, Italy has a sizeable economy with global perspectives and interests; it has multiple interests in all the continents and is an important partner in the “international system”. Being a member of this system is of fundamental importance for Italy it necessary be an “active member”. 74. Outside the regions of priority action, the contribution of the Defence to building a more stable and secure international system will be guaranteed by two concurrent lines of action coordinated with the other ministries. The first is to develop all the existing military consultation and cooperation skills, in order to increase them and encourage the processes of interrelation with shared interest nations. The second is the selection and use of capabilities for use in military intervention within a limited time frame and with a limited purpose in order to contribute - with the other countries of the world community - to the protection of international security. International security and defence strategy and the necessary capabilities 75. The objectives and priorities outlined below summarise the main elements needed to define the medium-term strategy for international security and the defence of Italy: Sharing the security and defence. The multidisciplinary nature and complexity of the challenges of today’s world, as well as the size of the challenges, which is too much for a single nation to handle alone, require Italy to find the best conditions of - 39 -