Relapsing into deadlock: Libya’s recurring government splits and international recognition dilemmas
After the spark of the revolution and the international military intervention, Libya is yet to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Democracy and citizenship
International dimensions of democratisation: revisiting the Spanish case
This Working Paper seeks to shed new light on the international dimensions of Spain’s democratisation process (1975-86).
The geopolitical implications of the EU’s Media Freedom Act
This paper calls for the EU Media Freedom Act to broaden its ties with other existing EU documents.
What will the EU do if the Arab revolts return?
The question that every European leader must ask himself today is: “what options will the EU have when the Arab revolts return?”.
Forty years since the Socialists’ historic landslide victory
Spain started to be changed beyond recognition after the Socialists’ victory in 1982, but pressing issues remain.
Debate “Certainties and doubts regarding the midterm elections in the US”
On Tuesday, November 8, with the holding of the midterm elections in the U.S., we will witness the first major referendum on the Biden administration era.
Five years on from the illegal Catalan independence referendum
The exit of the junior partner from Catalonia’s pro-independence coalition government leaves the secessionists deeply divided.
Sanctions on Iran are changing: the role protests and technological power
Protests in Iran have led to a disruptive exception within the US sanctions programme, from a technology policy perspective.
Queen Elizabeth’s death shines a spotlight on Spain’s restored monarchy
Like the UK, Spain’s monarchy has a long history and its reinstating in 1975 has served the country well.
Tunisia: the dismantling of a democracy
Tunisia is now led by an individual who is institutionalising a system where he can rule alone with no opposition.
Beyond freedom of thought: ensuring the privacy of the mind
Controlling the mind of their citizens will be possible not only for autocratic regimes but also democracies and corporations.
The European reading of a fragmented France
Extract: France is one of the core countries of the EU. Its domestic fragmentation may thus have an impact on the EU’s future course.