The Italian Society for International Organization (SIOI) is a non-profit private entity with an associative structure. It aims to promote understanding of international political issues, contributing to the establishment of a just and peaceful global community, the progress of European unification, and the dissemination of knowledge and protection of human rights.
The SIOI is one of the most renowned institutions in Italy that deal with research and analysis of international relations and cooperation and offer higher education programs for university students, graduates, international executives and diplomats. It also constitutes an important liaison channel with major multilateral organizations including, first and foremost, the United Nations.
The SIOI conducts Analysis and Research on international politics and the various areas of geopolitical, geoeconomic, and geostrategic interest.
The SIOI’s Studies and Publications Office promotes study activities and the publication of research in the SIOI Journal “La Comunità Internazionale”.
Monographic studies, conference proceedings, and other research, promotion, and information initiatives of the Society are published in the monographic volumes of the SIOI series, published by Armando Editore. In fact, SIOI has signed an agreement with Armando Editore to create a new series conceived for the 80th anniversary of the Society, aimed at disseminating the wealth of its knowledge, research, analysis, training, and outreach in the field of international relations.
Various personalities from the academic and diplomatic world have held the position of president of SIOI and have contributed to the dissemination of the ideals of freedom, democracy, and cooperation of the international community.
Honorary Presidents
Prof.Luigi Einaudi (1947-1962)
On. Giuseppe Saragat (1962-1975)
On. Giorgio Napolitano (2012-2023)
Presidents
Prof. Dionisio Anzilotti (1944-1947)
Amb. Nicolò Carandini (1947-1962)
Prof. Roberto Ago (1962-1992)
Amb. Umberto La Rocca (1993-2011)
Avv. Franco Frattini (2012-2022)
Ambassador Riccardo Sessa has been the President of SIOI since 27 April 2023.
