The potential new German coalition: power and technology
The German coalition proposal has put forward an ambitious technological foreign policy. Spain should pay attention.
Technology and economics
The new reality of fiscal policy and its implications for Spain
Public debt has risen sharply during the pandemic. Paradoxically, however, in advanced economies it now appears to be more sustainable than before the crisis. But will this situation persist?
Valedictory dispatch: looking back on 20 years of Spain, and ahead
In this Working Paper the author looks back on almost 20 years covering Spain for the Elcano Royal Institute and ahead to the country’s challenges.
Spanish banks pass the ECB assessment with flying colours
Spanish banks sailed through the latest EU-wide health check, signalling they do not need any more capital.
Technological power at stake
The UN telecommunications agency may change the course of technological governance, and thus of power, in 2022.
Are we ready for another “China shock”?
The next China trade shock will not occur on a global scale like in 2001, instead it is likely to manifest as niche trade shock.
Wars of the three spheres: the West, the East and the Metaverse
The world could be seen as three interdependent spheres where everything converges and would be operated by many in a decentralized way.
Where is China heading to?
There is no single reason to explain the surge in the number of regulations of tech companies in China in recent months.
Deep tech: the return of the grand projects of bits and atoms
The increased investment in deep technology is not only a great wave of innovation but also a factor of power.
Digitalization as a common good. Contribution to an inclusive recovery
The outbreak of COVID-19, has accelerated the digitalization. and also highlighted that connectivity and other essential digital services have become common goods.
Open RAN: an opportunity for European digital and like-minded cooperation?
Challenges remain for the Open RAN potential but the EU should not overlook normative, economic, and cooperation opportunities that may arise.
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