Influence and image of Spain
Spain’s position in the world in 2013
This paper aims to set out the map, or at least a map, of Spanish foreign policy for 2013. After an introduction that discusses the major cross-cutting challenges of this year, it analyses the three main sections. The first looks at the impact of the economic crisis on the external action that Spain can carry out in 2013. The second addresses security challenges in turbulent times (especially in North Africa and the Middle East). And the third is a geographic review of Spain’s foreign relations.
After bottoming out: a new European policy for Spain
After a decade of de-Europeanisation (2001-10), Spain has put the EU back at the centre of its national project but it must now also aspire to co-lead the integration process.
Foreign Direct Investment in Spain: holding firm despite (or because of) the crisis
Spain continues to draw significant levels of foreign direct investment (FDI), despite (or because of) the crisis. Reforms are making FDI in the country more attractive.
The pain in Spain: political, social and foreign policy implications of the European economic crisis
This paper analyses the effects of the current economic crisis on the domestic, foreign and transatlantic relations in Spain. It also focuses on the economic and political reforms undertaken in response to the crisis, its impact on the country’s foreign policy agenda and advances a series of policy recommendations to help prevent the crisis from undermining the transatlantic relationship.
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.
Spain’s Crisis: The State of Play
There is hardly a glimmer of light in Spain’s long tunnel of recession, very high unemployment and rising bad debts in the banking sector. This Working Paper looks at the current situation, the progress that has been made and the challenges ahead.
The Rise of Spain’s International Presence
This document forms part of ‘Spain’s Global Presence and Company Brands Atlas’ which will be published by the Leading Brands of Spain Forum in the autumn. (Updated 15/10/2012).
The Little Known Story of Spain’s Export Success, but How Long will it Last?
Every crisis has a silver lining. Spain’s four-year recession, apart from anaemic growth in 2011, has produced an unprecedented surge in exports, helping to lower the trade deficit and contributing to a turnaround in the current account. But for how long can this be sustained?