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April 16, 2026 | Rome, Italy

For all works by Christopher Winner that are not within the Area 51 or Boyhood Empire categories.

Still U.S.A. today

By Christopher P. Winner | January 1st, 2005

Years after World War II and "Roman Holiday," Italy is still in love with the United States.

John Kerry

The election of John Kerry could help return America to the world.

Slick loathing

No leader in recent Italian history has received the media scrutiny heaped on Berlusconi.

Lilli Gruber

A veteran TV anchor, feature reporter and EU lawmaker speaks her mind.

Bush, Italy, foreign relations, bilateral, Iraq, Vittorio Zucconi

Bush League?

How does Italy view a blunt leader who has many times said he cares little how Europe regards him?

We’re getting word…

Whip up enough hysteria, and the worst happens — in mind.

The Schumi method

It's true that Ferrari never needed a fan base or a poster boy, but 10 years ago it advertised for a savior.

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