What is Italy’s connection, role, and engagement in the Arctic across research, science, diplomacy, security, and education? The session is introduced by Ásgerður Ólöf Ásgeirsdóttir, Managing Director of Arctic Circle, and continues with a speech by Isabella Rauti, Deputy Minister at the Italian Ministry of Defence, introducing the Arctic Circle Rome Forum – Polar Dialogue, taking place on March 3rd and 4th, 2026, in Rome, Italy. This speech was recorded live at the 2025 Arctic Circle Assem...