2 Capitolo Strategic Framework The evolution of the strategic scenario 23. International relations are highly complex due to the interconnection of a number of factors and actors. This means that the system as a whole is both dynamic and strong, but it is also vulnerable because disruption and crisis spread easily and quickly. Italy is deeply rooted in the international system from every point of view with advantages and benefits gained from this strong interconnection. Italy also provides a lot of support, in fact nation could be considered as a substantial actor in terms of technology and commerce as well as in terms of knowledge and culture. 24. Moreover, Italy has developed awareness due to the increasing interaction and interdependence with the rest of the world, considering also its geographical position and the dependence on foreign countries for the supply of resources. As a consequence, the effects on Italy are almost social, cultural, and economic or it may give the rise to political phenomena altering the existing global and regional balance. 25. Italy’s general policy and particularly its defence policy , cannot therefore be separated from a broad and diverse vision of ongoing problems and global dynamics, with multiple dimensions.. The option represented by a defence policy focused entirely on some specific geographic areas or on some defined risk factors does not appear consistent with the strategic needs of a nation so deeply integrated in global dynamics. On the other hand, given the actual size of the nation and its overall interests, strict - 21 -