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Globalization, development and governance

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Globalization, development and governance Analyses

Globalisation in transition, from interdependence to geopolitical rivalry: analysing the results of the 2025 edition of the Elcano Global Presence Index

Despite tensions, globalisation carries on more fragmented and less homogeneously than in previous decades.

By Manuel Gracia Santos, Blanca González
22 May 2025 //
21 mins Reading time
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Globalization, development and governance Analyses

Resetting the private capital mobilisation narrative: from rhetoric to reality

Private Capital Mobilisation is key to financing sustainable development, yet its impact remains constrained by multiple barriers.

By Samantha Attridge
26 Mar 2025 //
17 mins Reading time
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Globalization, development and governance Events

Roundtable ‘Development aid in turbulent times’

Development aid faces great challenges at present. TOSSD and Seville 2025 are leading the mobilization of resources to meet them.

08 Jan 2025 //
2 mins Reading time
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Globalization, development and governance Events

Roundtable ‘The participation of the private sector in development processes’

Roundtable ‘The participation of the private sector in development processes’, that will be held on 26 November 2024.

11 Nov 2024 //
2 mins Reading time
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Globalization, development and governance Analyses

A new era in globalisation? Analysis of the key results from the 2024 edition of the Elcano Global Presence Index

This paper analyses the main results of the 2024 edition of the Elcano Global Presence Index.

By Manuel Gracia Santos, Alejandro Álvarez Tobón
05 Jul 2024 //
3 mins Reading time
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Challenges and opportunities in the neighbourhood Analyses

Economic and financial relations between Spain and the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf: an initial assessment

Spain has numerous strengths on which to build when it comes to developing its economic and political relations with the Gulf Cooperation Council.

By Haizam Amirah-Fernández, Judith Arnal
30 Apr 2024 //
2 mins Reading time
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Globalization, development and governance Events

Public Panel ”Development studies and policy engagement: building the missing link?”

Event on the nexus between academic activity in the field of Development Studies and its engagement with policy and decision-making processes.

12 Apr 2024 //
2 mins Reading time
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Globalization, development and governance Reports

A common future for Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean

There is considerable potential for strengthening cooperation, between the EU and Latin America and the Caribbean on the energy transition and the fight against climate change.

By Iliana Olivié, María Santillán O’Shea
04 Apr 2024 //
3 mins Reading time
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Future of Europe Events

Presentation of the European Think Tanks Group (ETTG) Report “A common future for Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean”

We present ETTG’s recent report “A Common Future for Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean” on the relations between the two regions.

21 Mar 2024 //
2 mins Reading time

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January 28, 2026

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The Maduro operation: five insights on power and international relations

January 26, 2026

Signing ceremony for the Mercosur-EU agreement in Asunción, Paraguay (17/01/2026). On stage, raising their hands together, from left to right: José Raúl Mulino, President of Panama; Rodrigo Paz, President of Bolivia; Antonio Costa, President of the European Council; Ursula Von der Leyen, President of the European Commission; Santiago Peña, President of Paraguay; Javier Milei, President of Argentina; Yamandú Orsi, President of Uruguay; and Mauro Vieira, Brazilian Minister of Foreign Affairs. Behind them, a table bearing the words “Presidencia Pro Tempore Paraguay 2026” (Paraguay Pro Tempore Presidency 2026) displays some of the flags of the signatory countries and, further back, a screen bearing the words “Signing ceremony: Association between Mercosur and the European Union”, framed by the flags of Mercosur and the European Union.

The EU-Mercosur agreement: historic and foundational

January 23, 2026

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