
Using political machinations, disrupting a coalition carefully crafted by the leader of his own party and promising expansive reforms, Matteo Renzi followed Machiavelli’s playbook to become prime minister of Italy. He promises to streamline Italian bureaucracy, attract foreign direct investment and create jobs. But his promises rely on dangeros agreeemnts. If he fails, Europe will see a rise of radical rightwing populism. (Leggi in Italiano)