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Italy–United States relations are the bilateral relations between the Italian Republic and the United States of America. The United States has warm and friendly relations with Italy. The United States has had diplomatic representation in the nation of Italy and its predecessor nation, the Kingdom of Sardinia since 1840. However, in the 1890s the Italian government severed diplomatic relations and briefly contemplated war against the US as a response to the unresolved case of the lynching of six Sicilians in Tallulah, Louisiana, and there was a break in relations from 1941 to 1943, while Italy and the United States were at war. Italy remains a strong and active transatlantic partner which, along with the United States, has sought to foster democratic ideals and international cooperation in areas of strife and civil conflict. Toward this end, the Italian Government has cooperated with the United States in the formulation of defense, security, and peacekeeping policies. Under longstanding bilateral agreements flowing from NATO membership, Italy hosts important U.S. military forces at Vicenza and Livorno (army); Aviano (air force); and Sigonella, Gaeta, and Naples—home port for the U.S. Navy Sixth Fleet. The United States has about 11,500 military personnel stationed in Italy. Italy hosts the NATO Defense College in Rome. Italy is a leading partner in counterterrorism efforts, being a founding member of both the EU and NATO, and the U.S. and Italy cooperate in the United Nations, in various regional organizations, and bilaterally for peace, prosperity, and security. In addition to close governmental, economic and cultural ties, according to Pew Research global opinion polls, Italy is amongst one of the most pro-American nations in the world, with 70% of Italians viewing the U.S. favorably in 2002, increasing to 78% in 2014.〔(Opinion of the United States ) ''Pew Research Center''〕 According to the 2012 U.S. Global Leadership Report, 51% of Italians approve of U.S. leadership under the Obama Administration, with 16% disapproving and 33% uncertain.〔(U.S. Global Leadership Project Report - 2012 ) ''Gallup''〕 ==Country comparison== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Italy–United States relations」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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