This volume gathers together summaries and extracts in Italian from the seminar held by Globus et Locus and the Catholic University of America (CUA) in Washington, April 2002. The seminar examined Italic culture in the light of new global challenges. It marked an opportunity to promote debate on the issues of the Italic and globalisation in the United States and to consolidate the close collaboration of Globus et Locus, the CUA and other Italian-American institutions and foundations (the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF), consulates and embassies).