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Arafat and Palestine: An Onerous Legacy
Challenges and opportunities in the neighbourhood Analyses

Arafat and Palestine: An Onerous Legacy

The death of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat begins a new era, say politicians, experts and analysts around the world. Most of the hundreds if not thousands of comments published in recent weeks agree that his passing could at least make it possible to reopen the window of opportunity brusquely closed so many times before (some even consider it ‘a great doorway opened wide’). Indeed, the window is open a crack, but instead of the breeze of hope that many predict and desire, the winds of war could well blow again, closing the window for the umpteenth time if the leaders of both sides and the powers involved do not act coherently

By Samuel Hadas
17 Dec 2004 //
27 mins Reading time
The course of the Mexican economy in 2004
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The course of the Mexican economy in 2004

The deceleration of the Mexican economy, which began in 2001 due to the sharp drop in activity in the US market –producing negative GDP growth of 0.1%–, was followed by two years of stagnation during which the Mexican economy achieved a significant degree of stability.

By Alfredo Arahuetes
16 Dec 2004 //
18 mins Reading time
China’s military modernisation and the possible end to the EU arms embargo
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China’s military modernisation and the possible end to the EU arms embargo

The recent end to the EU arms embargo on Libya, announced in Luxemburg on 11 October, has raised new speculation as to a similar measure with respect to the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The country’s armed forces have been undergoing a comprehensive modernisation process over the past decade, but they will not close the technology gap with more advanced countries (something of an embarrassment for an upcoming power) without foreign support.

By Augusto Soto
01 Dec 2004 //
14 mins Reading time
Leasing of public farmland in Morocco
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Leasing of public farmland in Morocco

The area offered for tender is the equivalent of 100,000 football pitches and represents an interesting business opportunity. It is also an opportunity to strengthen Moroccan-European relations in a sector that is the backbone of the Moroccan economy and an area of great sensitivity for the European Union.

By Iñigo Moré
30 Nov 2004 //
10 mins Reading time
The Issues of the Bush Victory in 2004: Terrorism, But Not Moral Values
China, the US and the new world order Analyses

The Issues of the Bush Victory in 2004: Terrorism, But Not Moral Values

This paper analyses the issues that decisively shaped the election agenda during the United States presidential campaign and election of 2 November 2004. It can be expected that, during his second term, President George W. Bush will find different degrees of popular support to pursue new policy initiatives on various issues

By Josep M. Colomer
16 Nov 2004 //
18 mins Reading time
The Human Touch: Kerry vs Bush in the White House
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The Human Touch: Kerry vs Bush in the White House

Does it matter whether George W. Bush is re-elected to a second term? While there is little doubt that most Europeans would prefer a changing of the guard in the White House, it is equally true that on issues that most exasperate America’s allies on the old continent, the US president’s hands are tied.

By Tomas Valasek
02 Nov 2004 //
15 mins Reading time
Bush versus Kerry: The Economy in the Balance?
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Bush versus Kerry: The Economy in the Balance?

Before the US presidential debates, it was widely agreed that while a majority of Americans still placed more faith in George Bush in matters concerning national security, most believed that John Kerry would deal with economic issues more effectively and fairly than has (or would) President Bush.

By Paul Isbell
26 Oct 2004 //
21 mins Reading time

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