Space forces
Globalisation and its control do not (yet) operate on a cosmic scale, but they do extend as far as outer space.
International Security
Relations between the US Intelligence Community and US Presidents, including the Trump Administration
Technology and covert operations have been the driving forces in the Community’s evolution, which has been tremendously divided since its inception and has moved progressively towards its own centralisation with the aim of improving coordination and efficacy.
Trump vs. NATO? Appearances and realities
Despite the fact that it is changing profoundly and has lost cohesion and centrality, the news about NATO's death has been greatly exaggerated.
Moroccans and the second generation among Jihadists in Spain
A large majority of Jihadists in Spain are either Moroccans or descendants of Moroccans. But it is more likely for someone of Moroccan origin to become involved in terrorist activities if living in Spain than if living in Morocco.
Shifting trafficking routes for illicit narcotics and the importance of Spain-US counter-narcotics cooperation
Flows of illicit drugs transiting the Atlantic into Spain from the Americas are of growing concern to Spain and the US with law enforcement, judicial, military and intelligence agencies intensifying cooperation in an effort to disrupt the global distribution of illicit drugs.
Turkey in and out of NATO? An instance of a turbulent alliance with Western institutions
Turkey’s links with its Western allies have steadily deteriorated over the past few years. There have been major developments over the past decade that need to be looked at in order to explain the current estrangement with NATO.
Jamā’at Nuṣrat al-Islām wa-l-Muslimīn: a propaganda analysis of al-Qaeda’s project for the Sahel
The lessons that al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) has learnt after years of activity in the Sahel have crystallised in the creation of JNIM. This paper analyses its propaganda to shed light on this new alliance and its relationship with the regional organisational structure.
What to do with Iran?
The relationship of Western countries with Iran is difficult because it is a country with two faces: a reformist face, more familiar and accommodating; and another conservative face, very distant and tough.
The US and North Korea: will their Presidents shake hands?
The best news we can hope for is that the summit will finally take place and that it will serve to stabilize East Asia.
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