Who I Am, What I Write About, And what you can learn
From geopolitics to how to save your life, freedom, and wealth
Hello, and thank you for stopping by my profile.
This isn’t the first article I’ve written — you may have already come across something of mine, or perhaps this is your first time encountering my work. In either case, welcome — and enjoy the read.
In the following lines, you’ll find a brief introduction to who I am, the subjects I explore, and the perspective from which I approach them. I’ll tell you about my point of view, but more importantly, about what I can offer you — what you can learn, and how the insights I share in my articles can genuinely make a difference — or, to put it bluntly, save your skin.
Have you ever wondered how crucial it is, nowadays, to be able to read the world without naivety?
About Me
My name is Simone Coppola — I was born and live in Italy. I hold a degree in Business Administration and am currently pursuing my master’s studies.
I have only two great passions: economics and politics.
Economics is what I study, explore in depth, and apply in my main line of work — a profession I’ll tell you about someday, when the time is right.
Politics, on the other hand, is something I nurture by reading, analyzing, and above all, writing. I publish my articles on Medium and Substack, where I try to give voice to reflections and analyses I believe are urgent.
If you’d like to get to know me better and build a more direct connection, I invite you to follow me on my social channels, where I share lighter and more personal content.
For now, that’s enough — I don’t want to bore you with irrelevant details. After all, what truly matters isn’t who I am, but what we can discover together.
What I Write About
As I mentioned earlier, politics is one of my two great passions, and on this profile you’ll find exclusively articles dedicated to this topic. In particular, what fascinates me most are international relations and geopolitics — two lenses through which to read and understand the contemporary world.
I’ve already written dozens of articles on what’s happening in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, with in-depth analyses focused on the conflicts in Ukraine and Palestine.
As of the publication date of this article, I’ve already published 32 texts, some of which have attracted significant attention — in terms of both views and comments.
I sincerely want to thank anyone who has read, commented, or even just followed my journey: I now have 250 followers on Medium, and if you are one of them, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
With this article, my goal is to establish a more transparent and direct connection with my readers. I believe it’s essential to clearly explain my background, my political ideas, and, above all, the perspective from which I observe and analyze what’s happening in the world.
Why is it so important to understand a writer’s perspective even before their words?
It’s hard to fully grasp an author’s political convictions in a single article, but today we’ll try — with honesty and a critical spirit.
I firmly believe in democracy.
I believe in freedom of speech, in free and transparent elections, and in everything that upholds the dignity of a democratic society. The value I cherish above all others is freedom — the freedom to think, to express oneself, to choose.
I am profoundly grateful to be Italian: holding one of the strongest passports in the world means feeling, every day, the tangible and precious weight of that freedom. And for me, that feeling is everything.
From a young age, I always had my own opinions, often going against the grain. I’ve always enjoyed civil debate, even at school, where there were plenty of opportunities to engage — and sometimes to challenge, sources in hand, even some teachers, especially during history lessons.
This inclination, however, did come with some unpleasant consequences: early on, I learned that freedom of speech, however sacred, is never without a cost.
As I grew older, I realized that speaking one’s mind, even peacefully, can expose you to legitimate reactions from those in power. Over time, I learned to weigh my words, to understand when it’s worth speaking out and when it’s wiser to remain silent. Not out of fear, but out of strategy.
Being free does not mean being reckless: I understood that early. Today, I know that I have no ambition for martyrdom, only the desire to advance my ideas intelligently and effectively.
I was born into a Catholic family, baptized, and although I now consider myself agnostic, I recognize that many teachings of the Gospel contain universal wisdom. I believe it’s worth listening to those who lived before us: perhaps they really do have some good advice to offer.
I love history, and I do not form an opinion without first delving deeply. It is precisely through the study of the past that my passion for Western values was born, which I consider an integral part of my identity.
I despise violence, extremism, and any form of totalitarian ideology — all of them, without exception.
As a graduate in economics, I have studied and observed the moral and practical superiority of the free market and capitalism. It is a system that works because it aligns with human nature: you don’t need to learn it, it’s already within you.
Human beings naturally tend to pursue their own interests; yet in a free and democratic society, to do so they must first contribute to the well-being of others.
If you do not do good work for your clients, you are not paid.
If you do not do a good job for your country — and above all, if you’re unable to communicate it — you won’t be elected by the people.
Is this not perhaps the highest form of balance between freedom and responsibility?
What You Can Learn and Explore by Reading My Articles
As I’ve learned the hard way, the environment we live in profoundly shapes us. This applies to colleagues, family, and perhaps most importantly, to the political decisions made by those who govern us.
And of these people, I admit, I trust very few. In fact, I don’t trust them at all.
Every day, I try to understand how to protect myself from reckless policies that, over the years, we’ve seen implemented with carelessness or irresponsibility.
I do not believe that all our leaders act in bad faith or are corrupt. On the contrary, I think many genuinely strive to pursue the common good. But they are human, just like you and me: fallible, imperfect, and sometimes blind to the consequences of their actions.
Sinners by nature.
Human history is full of collapsed civilizations: some overrun by invasions, others destroyed by the incompetence and arrogance of their own political class.
That’s why I don’t trust our leaders: because we could be the next civilization to fail, and the ones who would pay the price won’t be them or their families. The ones who pay the price will be you, me, and our loved ones.
The picture becomes even more complex when we consider not only internal failures but also external threats. I’m talking about groups, states, and blocs opposed to the West that work daily to weaken our position.
What’s happening in Ukraine doesn’t only affect those who live there: it impacts all of us — Europeans, Americans, Japanese, Australians. All Westerners in a political, not geographic, sense.
Similarly, Iran’s Islamic fundamentalism doesn’t harm only Israel or the Jewish people: it threatens the entire free world.
Today, we face pressure on two fronts: from our leaders, sometimes acting in good faith but often short-sighted, and from foreign powers that want to see us collapse.
Our liberal culture, our way of life, even our very idea of freedom are constantly threatened by those who do not share our values.
Yet this is nothing new. Every generation has faced these pressures, and we will not be the last.
Like every human being, I want to protect what I love: my life, my health, my work, my freedom. I want those close to me to feel safe, free to move, to speak, and to live without fear. These desires unite us all. It is precisely this awareness that underpins everything I write.
My ideas, political positions, and articles stem from an love for our way of life and a determination to defend what belongs to us. If you are reading from a Western country or value the principles of the so-called free world, know that I am speaking to you as well.
Some may see this mindset as outdated, or even “imperial.” Perhaps it is. But I am not naive: I have never believed that history ended with the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Having studied human nature, I know that when dialogue and mutual interest between states are lacking, things tend to end badly — very badly. When one people tries to impose its way of life on another, only the law of the strongestprevails. No international law will ever be enough.
For this reason, every day I reflect on how to protect myself, my freedom, my health, and my assets if things were to spiral out of control.
Do you trust your bank?
Do you trust the officer checking your passport when you leave the country?
Do you know where you’ll go when your home is bombed?
When there’s no more fuel to be found?
Do you know where you’ll go when you have to leave your country?
In which places in the world will you truly be safe then?
Do you know how to survive in a society where the division of labor no longer exists and you’re left entirely on your own — when no one answers the emergency number anymore?
How will you access your money when there’s a run on the banks and physical cash runs out?
When Apple Pay stops working?
Do you trust our generals?
I repeat: I am not saying they are all ill-intentioned, but they are human, and like you and me, they can make mistakes.
Some call me paranoid. Perhaps I am. But if a crisis were to erupt in Europe or the West, I want to be prepared. Maybe not for everything, but at least for what is necessary.
That is why I share what I learn.
On these profiles, I talk about politics, geopolitics, and security, explain my point of view, and try to illustrate what would be advantageous for us to happen — and, above all, how to safeguard ourselves, both from internal political risks and external threats.
If these topics interest you and you share my perspective, you are in the right place.
The goal is to better understand the world around us and to learn how to reduce the risks that threaten us.
I hope my words prove useful and that my articles inspire constructive reflection. I invite you to follow me and share your point of view in the comments.
Stay safe.
Per aspera ad astra.
– Simone Coppola
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