Romano Prodi, former prime minister of Italy and former president of the European Commission, has warned against the resurgence of a Cold War mentality in an exclusive interview with the China Media Group (CMG), emphasizing that global peace and cooperation depend on the ability of nations to accept their differences and engage in meaningful dialogue.

Reflecting on the shifting global landscape, Prodi said that political issues have become increasingly entangled with economic, human rights, and trade concerns.

He warned that this "mixture of tension" is often used as a pretext to further escalate conflicts rather than resolve them.