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How Italy's Trade Industry is Affected by Changes in Governmental Legislation and What This Change Does in Terms of International Relations

Analyze: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italy#Foreign_relations

The article is most useful in listing the organizations that Italy is a part of as these organizations will aid immensely in understanding the mindset of the Italian government when making decisions involved with trade and international relations as a whole. What the article is weakest in would be lack of cultural identity. It explains the general thought process of the government by simply stating which organizations Italy has become involved in but lacks the view of the Italian people and thus lacks the possibility of a greater understanding of the Italian trade industry, specifically their goals as a people. The article includes some very brief history on significant events such as the deployment of 2,000 troops into Afghanistan to support the OEF, which is current and useful in terms of foreign relations, but does not delve into the meat of the Italian international relations topic but rather skims the surface. The article is both short and superficial in coverage but would be a good start to any foreign relations based research for Italy if subtopic was being thought over. The article in question, overall, lacks the perspective of Italy as it does not defend any foreign relations move on Italy's part nor does it generally explain each membership or decision.

References

Dinmore, G. (2008, June 12). Italy-France form ‘trade axis’ to counter emerging nations. World News, pp. 2.

This article illustrates Italy’s interest, particularly in terms of protection against developing countries, those that could pose an economic threat to Italy in the future. By bolstering ties with France, Italy shows with whom their support lies and how important trade is to their nation. Thus this article helps establish Italy’s cultural viewpoints and interests which are immensely important within the discussion of not only foreign affairs but industry as a whole.

Lane, D. (1989, April 24). A technocrat among politicians. Survey,pp. 40.

This article pertains to the political aspect of Italy's foreign policy as it covers Italy's recent proposals for a Mediterranean Union through their declaration for a new trade axis. This 'Italy-France axis' will change Italy's structure economically and politically which makes it a crucial topic in Italy's trade industry where foreign affairs and maritime industry tend to combine in a natural sense. This combination typically aids in the understanding of government involvement within an industry and how it can be beneficial to a nation.

China Daily. (2012, September 18). Italy registers biggest surplus in 14 years. China Daily European Edition,pp. 11.

This article covers the Italian economy and stregnth in purchasing power parity meaning its value of currency. This is imparitive to both trade and politics in relation to Italy as the value of a nation's currency is heavily affected by their trade with nations and relative size of economy. The better the standing Italy's economy has, the more successful they are in climbing the power ladder not only in terms of trade but also in general terms as a nation.

--Hmcfarlain (talk) 16:49, 1 October 2012 (UTC)