Catalonia: the external dimension to the fore
The attempt to hold an independence referendum in Catalonia has been the focus of a good deal of Spanish foreign policy in recent months.
Influence and image of Spain
The conundrum of Spain’s recovering economy and stubbornly high unemployment
The economy has recovered from a deep crisis and is growing at more than 3% for the third year running, but the unemployment rate remains stubbornly high at 17.2%, though well down on the peak of 27.1% in 2013.
Tensions in Spain’s vital tourism industry
Spain’s tourism industry will set yet another record this year, but recent tensions have sparked a much-needed debate on its future.
Spain and Asia: harnessing trade, soft power and the EU in the Asia-Pacific Century
Spain has strengthened its links and presence in the Asia-Pacific area since the launch of its first framework plan for the region in 2000, although more needs to be done to further boost relations.
Spain’s contribution to Euro-Atlantic security
Spain’s understanding of security is rooted in its conception of the Euro-Atlantic as a space of shared interests, norms and values. This paper proves an overview of Spain’s contribution to Euro-Atlantic security by identifying four relevant areas.
Spain: reasons behind the prolonged absence of anti-European and xenophobic views
The recent crisis has been a litmus test of Spain’s Europeanism. There has been neither a surge of Euroscepticism nor of anti-immigration sentiment, although the so-called ‘naïf Europeanism’ which used to exist in the country is no longer there either.
The new silk roads: opportunities for Spanish companies?
The high-level forum in Beijing in May will be an opportunity to address the weaknesses of "One Belt, One Road".
Global Spain
The 2017 Elcano Global Presence Index of the Elcano Royal Instituteranks Spain 12th out of 100 countries with a score of 204.1.
Spain finally bounces back – after nine years
Spain's growth in 2017 will be the highest among the main developed countries, but this is of little comfort for the unemployed
Japan’s strategic awakening: opportunities for Spain
The strategic awakening of Japan, a power with maritime inclinations and a geostrategic position relative to Asia similar to Spain’s relative to Europe, provides Spain with a series of opportunities.
Why Spain would like a ‘soft’ Brexit for the UK
Spain has good reasons for wanting the best possible relationship between Britain and the EU as a result of Brexit, but it cannot allow the UK to be better off outside the EU than inside it.
Spain’s merchandise exports notch up yet another record
Spain’s exports of goods rose in 2016 for the seventh year running, defying expectations and domestic consumption picks up.