Mar Intorini, a distinguished and astute political analyst whose insights have contributed significantly to our understanding of the complex world of politics. She is a Blogger, Political Analyst, Trainer, Facilitator, Writer, Speaker; with a legal background as a former Public Attorney, and a Global Chair G100 Global Networking.
Ms. Intorini’s exceptional ability to dissect and analyze political events, policies, and trends has made her prominent figure in the field of political analysis. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of both domestic and international affairs, she has consistently provided valuable perspectives that have helped shape public discourse and decision-making.
WahWoman team had the opportunity to conduct an interview with her.
Mar Intorini
Rajni Vohra: In today’s rapidly changing geopolitical landscape, what do you see as the most pressing challenges and opportunities for nations and international relations?
Mar Intorini: I see more of the same in terms of challenges from the last century, although full of opportunities coming from the digital world and civil society action. The political sector, more pandemics, post-pandemics health impact, and armed conflicts are the top crises. I really believe that all these terrible situations are not only part of the current map of conflicts but the future geopolitical crisis within a ripple effect. The weakness from the political sector is the first engine that lead to the rest, along with the lack of Diplomacy skills, and political will to solve the conflicts without military deployment. The last two elements print with a growing anger the already confrontational scenario. COVID was not the first health world crisis although it was the one with interconnected global impact and centred financial interests and huge profits. It was indeed the final boost for the digital world, and represents a deep cultural change. However it leads more towards a super powerful Social Media and e-commerce services instead of more freedom for citizens. The re-dimension of the way the information is delivered comes along with a threatening recollection of data from users. As a result the challenges are not aligned with the incredible opportunity that represents a global digital system within global goals.
Rajni Vohra: How do you approach the process of analyzing complex political situations? What methodologies or frameworks do you use to make sense of intricate political dynamics?
Mar Intorini: I give particular importance not to be overwhelmed by fake news and information from Media that is delivered without a 100% reliability and verified sources. Many of the big outlets contradict themselves after some time, is it so that not even well-know Media outlets are not trustworthy. I particularly avoid reading too much and keep only the core of the news: reading and listening from the own actors instead of the interpretation made by the Media. Is indeed a cascade of interpretations that are mostly wrong, manipulated or biased, creating a circle of complete misinformation leading to out of context analysis.
Rajni Vohra: Political analysis often involves predicting outcomes and trends. How do you balance providing accurate analysis while acknowledging the uncertainties inherent in politics?
Mar Intorini: Balance relies in the truth and the capacity to use critical thinking through the biased information provided. the power to change our opinion is a strength and an act of humbleness rather than inaccurate analysis. I always try -as many Analysts does- to keep the same position without embarrassment to change it if my research leads to different conclusions. In most of the cases, political decisions and what is presented in the news are not aligned and the capacity to create accurate analysis is limited. Being aware that analysis are made through biased perspectives, is one of the big challenges. Is imperative to leave aside any prejudice and listening to both sides of the conflicts. I strongly believe that all Political Analysts should do, although not all hold the courage to accept it. .
Rajni Vohra: The role of social media and digital platforms has become increasingly influential in shaping public opinion and political discourse. How do you assess the impact of these platforms on modern politics and policy-making?
Mar Intorini: My assessment is quite negative, from one side it represents the capacity to get information very fast and being updated of any kind of news all over the world, at the same time is part of a centred power axis that monopolise news in order to support one position over other. Therefore, they shaped the public opinion in an unfair and biased way to spread news without much probes of their positions. Unfortunately ideology becomes before facts, and Ukraine- Russia war is one those examples of their negative and biased impact: there are achieving the capacity to be anti-Russia -and anti-Russians- instead of simply being anti-war. Is it clear that for getting an accurate analysis of the situation we need to go back to 2018 and before, time when Ukraine become a “far-right hub” acknowledged by reliable sources as The Guardian UK. The conflict erupts by that time when they started the violence against Russian natives residents in Ukraine: clearly not a ethical justification for war, but an accurate analysis of the root causes of an extremely complex situation. Instead of using the resources as the PIP (Partnerships for Peace from 1994) as stated in the agreement: “program aimed at creating trust and cooperation between the member states of NATO and other states mostly in Europe, including post-Soviet states”, they are boosting an aggressive wave that influence the political discourse without a results-driven strategy towards peace and stability in the region. The digital platforms may have a powerful role in the road towards peace rather than the instigation of more violence, however the conflict is still there in a zero sum game.
Rajni Vohra: How do you stay motivated and creative in your work?
Mar Intorini: Is not easy to feel motivated in a world that is always pushing to keep a status quo based on global messages with no tolerance or diversity under the disappointed idea that only by changing the tools -digital- we are going to achieve success. Social Media allows the spread of trends with no accountability processes or even worse by controlling transparency only through their own mechanisms in an exercise of demagogue and dictatorial focus coming from the private sector instead of the public as it should be. Creativity is a different challenge as is part of a personal initiative and why not? the internal powerful resource that depends in our own capacity to overcome the frustration that represents a world that is becoming superficial, a sort kind of “instagramer attitude” that puts visibility before deep knowledge and empathy. My motivation comes from the tragedies and the utopian dream to make a change even small. Creativity comes from the steady attitude towards learning the new, even if it represents changing my own convictions.
Rajni Vohra: In your opinion, what skills or qualities are essential for success in your line of work?
Mar Intorini: Independence, impartiality, freedom, above ideologies, global thoughts with local perspective, responsibility and openness to the new. Independence is one of that essential skills to give the correct analysis without fear to become unpopular, however most of the Analysts and Researchers are linked to those that fund their organisations. Therefore, they do not become impartial but taking part of the analysis they are supporting with no freedom at all. Political ideologies are part of that freedom and also the negative side from a global chaos that is not finding a way because all solutions are based in politics, not in solutions and a higher purpose. Global solutions are extremely needed, however not from one pillar of power but many as necessary to get into stability. Local resources addressing from the particularly approach from their citizens is an asset and not a threat towards the consolidation of a global project. It is essential that any analysis is taking into account within responsibility and open to listen to all in all shapes even if it supposes to go against the general opinion Time of crises, time for changes, also from an analytical perspective.
Rajni Vohra: Your insights have given us much to think about.I appreciate you taking the time to talk with us. thank you.