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International Security

Pilatus E-27 aircraft flying over the Mediterranean coast. Spain defence
International Security Analyses

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.

By Daniel Fiott
07 Aug 2024 //
4 mins Reading time
Array of aircraft carriers and aircraft in the ocean. Multilateral export controls
International Security Analyses

Multilateral export controls: improving coordination among like-minded industrial suppliers and enhancing global legitimacy

Is it possible to improve the coordination and legitimacy of multilateral export controls through global cooperation?

By Gonzalo de Salazar
01 Aug 2024 //
21 mins Reading time
The wreckage of a building in Ukraine, following Russian shelling (2022). Europe superpower
Future of Europe Analyses

It’s time for Europe to think and act as a superpower

Ensuring security is crucial for Europe as it reaches the superpower status, especially considering Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

By Han ten Broeke
05 Jun 2024 //
25 mins Reading time
NATO, EU and Lithuanian flags in Vilnius. Photo: NATO Summit 2023 -European Union.
International Security Analyses

Thinking about NATO-EU relations in wartime

How NATO-EU relations could contribute to counter Russian aggression and support Ukraine, focusing on geopolitics?

By Luis Simón
31 May 2024 //
8 mins Reading time
Two European Defence Agency helicopters in an exercise in Hungary. Background: daylight sky.
International Security Analyses

Beyond Strategy? Industrial Strategy and the Future of European Defence

Acceptance of the European Defence Industrial Strategy following its publication by the European Union in March 2024.

By Daniel Fiott
09 May 2024 //
21 mins Reading time
NATO flags flying in The Hague, The Netherlands. Background: The Hague by day, with blue skies.
International Security Events

Public conference ”NATO’s 75th Anniversary: from Madrid to Washington”

Celebration of NATO's 75th anniversary in Madrid on 7 May 2024.

25 Apr 2024 //
2 mins Reading time
Person holding the flag of Palestine in the street. Background: Building facade in daylight.
Challenges and opportunities in the neighbourhood Analyses

Spain’s recognition of the State of Palestine can make the difference

Former Director General of Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs analyses how the Spanish recognition of Palestine can make a difference.

By Alon Liel
09 Apr 2024 //
17 mins Reading time
Iranian drone training in the Semnan desert in 2021. Western technologies have been found in Iranian military unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and is an example or illicit technology transfers
International Security Analyses

Illicit technology transfers to countries of concern: challenges for the international community

The efficiency of multilateral military and dual-use export control regimes has been undermined by illicit trafficking networks and gaps in export controls.

By Gonzalo de Salazar
18 Mar 2024 //
20 mins Reading time
Destruction of al-Wahda Street after the Israel Defense Forces airstrikes on the Gaza Strip in May 2021. The al-Wehda Street is located in the densely populated neighbourhood of al-Rimal in Gaza City. R2P
Challenges and opportunities in the neighbourhood Experts Comments

The limits of international law: the Responsibility to Protect (R2P), Israel and the International Court of Justice

By charging Israel with genocide in the ICJ, South Africa has invoked the underlying principles and objectives of the R2P doctrine..

By Kristian Alexander
01 Mar 2024 //
8 mins Reading time

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Global governance according to Xi Jinping: between Westphalia and the imperial court

December 10, 2025

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Venezuela and Trump

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Doha Forum 2025. Paths to Prosperity in Latin America: the role of cross-regional diplomacy

December 3, 2025

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