Globalization, development and governance
What would the ‘United States of Europe’ look like in this changing world? Reflections on the IEPG
The third edition of the Elcano Global Presence Index (IEPG) is out. This year, we have also calculated the EU’s global presence –as if it were a single country– and estimated the presence of member States in the European sphere.
IEPG 2012: methodology and new analytic tools
The Elcano Global Presence Index (IEPG, after its Spanish acronym) captures the changes in the global presence of 60 countries. This year’s edition is especially focused on the European Union.
Reflections on effective multilateralism and global governance as guiding concepts of the European Global Strategy
What does effective multilateralism mean and what are its implications for EU strategy and action? To what extent can it remain the driving force or guiding concept towards 2030? Or should another be conceived?
Towards a common external representation for the eurozone?
Since the introduction of the euro in 1999, the external representation of the eurozone has been incrementally developed, but no formal amendments have been made. This Policy Paper discusses the case for a consolidated representation of the eurozone in international economic fora, analyses the obstacles to achieving it, and puts forward proposals to solve some of the existing obstacles.
Looking beyond MDGs: put inequality on the agenda
Policy makers deciding on priorities to replace MDGs mustn't ignore rising inequality.
Development community vs. Financial industry: clash of civilisations or strategic partnership?
The paradigm of international development is currently shifting and this could be triggering a ‘clash of civilisations’ between the development community and the financial industry.
The Pain in Spain: Light at the End of the Tunnel?
Spain will undoubtedly require external financial help from its European partners, as well as more time and flexibility to achieve its fiscal targets. But it also has a number of strengths that are too often overlooked.
Are the BRICs Broken?
It is very tempting to interpret the slow growth in China or Brazil as an indicator that the so-called emerging countries also jumped on the decade’s cheap financing bandwagon that has now come to an end for all of us.
