WorldcrunchNathalie Tocci is an Italian political scientist and director of the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) in Rome. She has advised EU High Representatives Federica Mogherini and Josep Borrell, contributing to the drafting of the EU Global Strategy. Tocci is also an honorary professor at the University of Tübingen and a frequent commentator for Politico Europe, La Stampa, and The Guardian.
Europe, Iran and global powers are meeting in Istanbul on Friday to discuss Iran’s nuclear program. The talks may determine whether dialogue or confrontation will shape their future relations. It’s also a reminder that diplomacy is a better way than war to settle disputes.