Ukraine as a mirror: should we pay an insurance premium?
Ukraine’s survival in 2024 will depend on the success of its ‘active defence’ strategy and the continued Western aid and support.
Challenges and opportunities in the neighbourhood
The limits of international law: the Responsibility to Protect (R2P), Israel and the International Court of Justice
By charging Israel with genocide in the ICJ, South Africa has invoked the underlying principles and objectives of the R2P doctrine..
Prospects and implications of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling in the case of South Africa against Israel
The International Court of Justice has confirmed that it is plausible that Israel is violating its obligations in Gaza under the Genocide Convention.
A turning point for Israel and Palestine
The recent International Court of Justice (ICJ) order marks a turning point in the long-running Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Gaza and after: a transatlantic security perspective
The war in Gaza and related developments highlight the need for more explicit approaches in several key areas.
Elcano Policy Paper “Spain in the World in 2024: perspectives and challenges”
The Elcano Royal Institute analyzes the prospects for the international panorama and the short-term challenges for Spain's external action.
Recognising Palestine, a prerequisite for hope and peace
The recognition of Palestine as a state by more Western countries would be a decisive step toward peace and to break the current vicious circle of destruction and hatred.
Guard down: deconstructing the 7 October policy, defence and intelligence failure
Israel’s intelligence, military and government all failed to anticipate Hamas’s Operation Al-Aqsa Flood. Why?
Debate “Palestine-Israel: Keys and consequences of the recurrent conflict in Gaza”
In this round table we will debate the keys and consequences of the recurring conflict in Gaza between Palestine and Israel.
Debate “Context, development and consequences of the war between Israel and Hamas”.
In this debate we will analyze the repercussions of the war between Israel and Hamas and what we can expect from this conflict.
5th Spain-Israel Strategic Dialogue
ELNET’s Forum of Strategic Dialogue partnered with the Elcano Royal Institute to bring together experts from Spain and Israel.
Ten principles for Spain’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2023
Spain should approach the EU Council presidency as a country project and use it to improve its influence and image.