How Spain’s Civil War defined George Orwell politically
Spain’s 1936-39 Civil War had a profound impact on George Orwell’s writing and life, as a new biography of him shows.
Influence and image of Spain
What May’s local and regional elections tell us about politics in Spain ahead of July’s snap general election
Spain will go to the polls with a political class that has become increasingly more polarised and vitriolic than society itself.
Elcano at the 2023 Madrid Book Fair
The Elcano Royal Institute participates in the 82nd edition of the Madrid Book Fair with the organisation of two round tables.
Spain prays for rain on the plain
An enduring drought caused by record-high temperatures and a lack of rain has brought water rationing in Spain.
Spanish Pre-Presidency Conference
Two-day conference organised in Madrid to discuss the aims and priorities of the incoming Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU.
The long and winding path to Spain’s modernisation
Penguin History of Modern Spain places the country in Europe’s mainstream narrative, showing the country not as exceptional as painted.
Development aid, influence and governance: a road map
As well as its impact on development, international aid can be a vehicle of global influence and a tool of multilateral governance.
Spanish responses to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Spain remains a strong and dependable member of the EU and NATO and fully committed to the defence of Ukraine against Russian aggression.
Time for a change in Spain
Spain has been transformed profoundly over the last 45 years, but the country does not function as it should.
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