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The Italian Coast Guard: Sea Rescues and the Banality of Evil

An Interview with Admiral Vittorio Alessandro

Vittorio Alessandro, a retired admiral of the Italian Coast Guard, has been a vocal critic of the Italian government’s policies regarding search and rescue at sea. In this interview by the Solroutes team, Admiral Alessandro discusses the evolution of the Coast Guard’s interpretation of “distress” at sea, the challenges faced by migrants, and the tragic events that have occurred in recent years.

Read the interview in Italian