The ups and downs of Spain’s centuries-long economic development
The development of Spain's 750-year economic journey is marked by periods of stagnation, growth, and revival across the centuries.
Influence and image of Spain
Spain’s mixed education results
Spain shows mixed results in education, with high rates of over-qualification, early school-leaving, and inconsistent PISA scores.
Catalonia returns to a semblance of normality
The price for Catalonia 's first non-separatist government in a decade is a controversial new financing pact for the region.
A vibrant hymn to Madrid
Madrid boasts a rich history, cultural heritage, and vibrant identity, from its Islamic roots to its modern cosmopolitan charm.
A partner of choice? Spain’s performance in the European Defence Fund in 2023
Spain strengthens its role and stands out in the European Defence Fund 2023, leading in areas such as innovation and air combat.
Economy doing better, but no room for complacency
The Spanish economy is performing relatively well. It grew 0.7% in the first quarter year-on-year, more than double the EU average.
Citizens and the climate change
Executive summary of the survey conducted by the Elcano Royal Institute in 2024 on citizens’ attitudes towards climate change.
The Spanish private sector in a geopolitical Europe
What are the challenges and opportunities for the Spanish private sector in an increasing geopolitical Europe?
Roundtable ‘Geopolitics of sports and soft power’
Roundtable at the Madrid Book Fair on the analysis of the geopolitics of sport as soft power.
Overtourism: is Spain’s sector a victim of its own success?
Spain grapples with balancing successful tourism with the preservation of its heritage and the desires of local residents.
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.
Fiftieth anniversary of Portugal’s revolution, not to be confused with Spain’s transition to democracy
Spain and Portugal moved to democracy under very different paths. Both countries have changed profoundly and in some areas in similar ways.