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Marta Dassù

b. 1955

Italian essayist

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About Marta Dassù

Born 1955. Marta Dassù is an Italian essayist, politician, tennis player, political scientist and historian.

Marta Dassù (born 8 March 1955) is an Italian politician who served as Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs in the government led by Mario Monti from 2011 to 2013 and as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs in the government of Enrico Letta from 2013 to 2014. She serves as Senior Director of European Affairs at the Aspen Institute and Editor-in-Chief of Aspen Institute Italia's journal, Aspenia. She is a regular contributor to the Italian newspaper La Stampa.

In 2020, Dassù was appointed by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to join a group of experts to support his work in a reflection process to further strengthen NATO's political dimension.

Other activities Corporate boards Finmeccanica, Member of the board of directors Trevi Finanziaria, Non-executive and Independent Member of the board of directors

Non-profit organizations European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), Member of the Board (since 2019) The Center for American Studies in Rome, Vice President European Institute of Peace (EIP), Member of the Advisory Council European Policy Centre (EPC), Member of the Strategic Council Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei, Member of the Board International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), Member of the Board Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI), Member board of directors LUISS School of Government, Member of the Scientific Committee Trilateral Commission, Member of the European Group

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Important facts

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Nationality
Education
University of Florence
Awards
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Also known as
Marta Dassu

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Marta Dassù?

Italian essayist

When was Marta Dassù born?

Marta Dassù was born on 8 March 1955 in Milan.

What is Marta Dassù's occupation?

Marta Dassù is an essayist, politician, tennis player, political scientist and historian.

What nationality is Marta Dassù?

Marta Dassù is Italian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Marta Dassù

· Wikidata: Q3849935

· DBpedia: Marta Dassù

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