Robert Leonardi is Professor of Political Science at the LUISS University in Rome.

• 1. The nexus between socio-economic and political change in Italy2. The impact of economic challenges on Italy's political system3. Parliament4. The executive branch5. The judicial system6. The electoral system and the search for political advantage7. The political party system8. Organized groups and civil society9. Italy as an international actor10. Conclusions.

Robert Leonardi is Professor of Political Science at the LUISS University in Rome.

• 1. The nexus between socio-economic and political change in Italy2. The impact of economic challenges on Italy's political system3. Parliament4. The executive branch5. The judicial system6. The electoral system and the search for political advantage7. The political party system8. Organized groups and civil society9. Italy as an international actor10. Conclusions.