Alessandro Orsini’s Realist Response to Minister Guido Crosetto on the USA

Professor Alessandro Orsini has accused Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto of providing false information and operating as a representative of United States interests rather than those of the Italian Republic. The dispute, which has escalated into a public confrontation, centers on Italy’s foreign policy and its strategic alignment with the U.S. And Israel.

The conflict was triggered by an interview Guido Crosetto gave to the Corriere della Sera. During the interview, the Defense Minister asserted that Iran has repeatedly stated its goal is to destroy any Israeli presence in the region. Crosetto noted that Iran does not refer to the State of Israel, but rather as a Zionist entity. He further claimed that if Iran were to obtain an atomic bomb, it would use the weapon without hesitation.

Accusations of Satellite State Status

Alessandro Orsini, a professor of international terrorism sociology, responded to these claims by stating that Crosetto was lying. Orsini argued that the minister’s statements serve as confirmation of his own studies, which characterize Italy as a satellite state of the United States.

Orsini claimed that the Italian Defense Minister is required to betray Italian national interests to serve the interests of the White House whenever the U.S. Enters a conflict. He specifically cited the war in Ukraine as an example of this dynamic, where Italian policy was aligned with U.S. Objectives over its own national interests.

The professor further asserted that in his current capacity, Crosetto is not speaking as a minister of the Italian Republic, but rather as a minister of the Netanyahu government.

The Nuclear Debate and Regional Risks

The disagreement extends to the perceived nuclear threats within the Middle East. While Crosetto highlighted the danger posed by a potential Iranian atomic bomb, Orsini argued that the actual risk is reversed. Orsini claimed that the risk of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu using an atomic bomb against Iran is high.

Crosetto afferma il falso e fornisce una conferma ai miei studi sull’Italia come Stato satellite degli Stati Uniti. Perché, quando la Casa Bianca entra in guerra, il nostro ministro della Difesa è tenuto a tradire gli interessi nazionali dell’Italia per curare quelli degli Stati Uniti, come è accaduto con la guerra in Ucraina… In questo momento, Crosetto non parla come un ministro della Repubblica italiana, ma come un ministro del governo Netanyahu… occorre semplicemente capovolgere le menzogne di Crosetto: il rischio che Netanyahu usi l’atomica contro l’Iran è alto. L’Iran potrebbe radere al suolo le città israeliane in queste ore, ma si astiene dal farlo per paura che Netanyahu usi la bomba atomica.

Alessandro Orsini via InsideOver

Orsini’s analysis suggests that Iran’s restraint in the face of potential conflict is driven by the fear of an Israeli nuclear strike, contrary to the minister’s portrayal of Iranian aggression.

Political and Legal Escalation

The tension between the two figures has led to legal threats. Reports indicate that Minister Crosetto has threatened to file a lawsuit (querela) against Professor Orsini following the professor’s public criticisms.

Orsini has continued his critique of the government led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, stating in communications around March 13, 2026, that the current administration is exposing Italy to enormous dangers. He has used a provocative and beffardo tone in his public posts, at one point mockingly apologizing to the minister for disturbing him on a Friday morning before publishing his critiques.

The professor has approached this analysis through the lens of Machiavellian realism to argue that the Italian government’s current trajectory prioritizes foreign alliances over domestic security and autonomy.

This clash reflects a broader ideological divide regarding Italy’s role in international geopolitics, specifically whether its adherence to NATO and U.S. Strategic goals constitutes a necessary alliance or a loss of national sovereignty.