Pillar Security

Italy's Defence Ministry, under Minister Guido Crosetto, has issued a press note referencing 'deterrenza' — deterrence. The statement comes amid ongoing debate in Italy over national and NATO defence strategy, defence spending, and Italy's role in European security. Commentators and media are picking up on the ministry's framing of deterrence as a core pillar of Italy's defence posture.

CSEP India has published an analysis of the regulatory environment needed to operationalise the Quad's critical minerals partnerships. The piece looks at what legal and policy frameworks the United States, Japan, Australia and India would need to align supply chains and reduce dependence on dominant producers. It comes as critical minerals security remains a central pillar of Quad economic cooperation.

A new economic letter examining Asia focuses on semiconductors and rice, two commodities central to the region's economies. The analysis links the chip industry, a pillar of Asian exports and technology supply chains, with rice, a staple crop and key food security issue, offering a combined view of the region's industrial and agricultural outlook.