From dollars to impact: re-thinking development cooperation
International development cooperation is undergoing a transformation towards a more geopolitical approach, amid growing competition.
Globalization, development and governance
The evolving narratives surrounding aid
Political parties’ narratives on Spanish cooperation evolve around solidarity, effectiveness and national interest.
Spain’s global presence inches up
Spain holds 13th place in the 2025 Elcano Global Presence Index, driven by services, tourism and a growing soft-power footprint.
Between narratives and a new account of globalisation: analysis of the results of the 2026 edition of the Elcano Global Presence Index
The narrative of multipolarity has been replaced by geopolitical rivalry between the US and China and a world divided into North and South.
From region to world: geographical analysis of China’s global presence
The Elcano Global Presence Index confirms the sustained rise of China in the international system, despite its decline in 2024.
Presentation of the Elcano Policy Paper “Spain in the world in 2026: prospects and challenges”
Presentation of the 14th edition of the policy paper Spain in the World, a collective work by the Elcano Royal Institute.
The G20 without the US: multilateralism after hegemony?
The 2025 G20 Summit marks a turning point in the history of global economic governance because of the boycott by the United States.
Where is Spain? Analysing Spain’s Global Presence from a geographical perspective
How has Spain's global presence evolved from a geographical perspective in recent years?
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