The Arctic Circle Podcast The Arctic Circle Rome Forum - Polar Dialogue
Mar 3, 2026
Isabella Rauti, Deputy Minister at Italy’s Ministry of Defence focused on polar issues, outlines Italy’s scientific and diplomatic ties to the Arctic. She describes the launch of the Rome Forum Polar Dialogue. Short takes cover Italy’s polar research traditions, civilian-military support for science, themes of science-as-diplomacy, and calls for peaceful, cooperative Arctic development.
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Forum Model Scales Focused Arctic Dialogue
- The Arctic Circle's regional forums pair focused themes with diverse stakeholders to raise dialogue quality.
- The Rome Polar Dialogue continues this model and opened session proposals with a November deadline for submissions.
Italy's Long Polar Tradition
- Italy and Arctic cooperation draw on historical polar expeditions and long-term research presence.
- Isabella Rauti referenced the Duke of the Abruzzi, Umberto Nobile, and Italy's Dirigibile Italia station in Svalbard since 1997.
Civilian Military Cooperation Powers Polar Science
- Italy leverages military support for civilian science missions in polar regions.
- The Ministry of Defence backs Arctic and Antarctic campaigns, illustrating civilian-military cooperation in scientific expeditions.