Portugal and Ibero-America: reflections on the past, present and future
The conference organised by the Elcano Royal Institute and IPRI allowed for a rich exchange of ideas and future bilateral relations.
Future of Europe
Brexit: yielding step by step to ‘sufficient progress’… for now
The recent European Council of 15 December 2017 finally agreed to proceed to the second phase of the negotiations between the UK and the EU.
Europe in the face of a new privileged strategic scenario: the Indo-Pacific region
European diplomacy must support regional initiatives that are inclusive, favour cooperation and are governed by international standards.
The EU’s global normative influence
The EU is proving to have a capacity for global influence on normative issues. Its internal regulations are in some cases being adopted beyond its borders.
How are the Russians celebrating the centennial of the Revolution?
The attitude of the Russians towards the historical legacy of the Revolution is ambiguous and confused, leading to a sense of apathy with respect to the current regime.
The Strategic Review of French National Defence and Security in 2017
Although the title suggests otherwise, the Strategic Review is about defence and the French armed forces.
Strategic autonomy and European defence
The most oft-repeated objective of the re-launching of European defence is to achieve strategic autonomy for the EU. Despite its frequent invocation, the concept of strategic autonomy has different meanings and purposes.
Britain: devoid of a project
Perhaps the lack of vision regarding the future will end up generating more doubts among Britain's citizens about Brexit.
Austria in Europe: dynamic perceptions and ambiguous politics
After snap legislative elections in October a new government coalition will now redefine Austria’s commitment to European integration.
Sedition in Catalonia (3): a solution
The nationalist (and sedition) dream in Catalonia is beginning to fade and reality is kicking in. This crisis might have a silver lining, or even two.
Sedition in Catalonia (2): nationalism vs cultural diversity
All Spaniards should embrace their country’s extraordinary cultural diversity. Nationalism based on a supremacism leads to exclusion.