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A long bridge with tall concrete pillars spans a nearly dry reservoir in Aceredo (Spain), revealing the sandy and rocky bed below. Sparse water remains in parts of the reservoir. In the background, green forested hills rise under a partly cloudy sky. Spain
Inside Spain

Climate change takes its toll on Spain

By William Chislett
08 Jul 2025 //
7 mins Reading time
Daytime aerial view of the Strait of Gibraltar, separating Spain (north) and Morocco (south). Visible features include the Sierra Nevada in Spain, the mountainous coastline of Morocco, the River Guadalquivir, and the cities of Gibraltar and Ceuta under clear skies. Ceuta and Melilla
Influence and image of Spain

New narratives for the Spanish cities of Ceuta and Melilla

By Alejandro del Valle Gálvez
19 Feb 2025 //
36 mins Reading time
View of Plaza Mayor in Madrid (Spain) on a cloudy day. At the centre, the equestrian statue of King Philip III stands out, surrounded by red-facade buildings, grey slate roofs, and aligned balconies. The arcades on the ground floor host cafés and shops, with several people visible walking around. In the foreground, an ornate black lamppost is prominent. Madrid
Influence and image of Spain

What passes through foreigners’ minds when they think about Madrid

By José Pablo Martínez
28 Jan 2025 //
8 mins Reading time
A close-up view of a residential brick apartment building with multiple balconies and green railings. Economy
Influence and image of Spain

A buoyant economy, marred by an overheated property market

By William Chislett
21 Jan 2025 //
9 mins Reading time
Partially collapsed building in Letur (Albacete) with shattered walls, exposed bricks, broken windows, and debris scattered around, showing damage caused by the ‘DANA’ storm. water
Inside Spain

Spain’s stressful water problem

By William Chislett
17 Dec 2024 //
7 mins Reading time
Open door with a view of the Almudena Cathedral. Madrid
Influence and image of Spain

A vibrant hymn to Madrid

By William Chislett
06 Sep 2024 //
6 mins Reading time
Big states, big business, troubled societies. Narendra Modi (Prime Minister of India) at the World Economic Forum 2018. Photo: World Economic Forum (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0).
Global Spectator

Big states, big business, troubled societies

By Andrés Ortega
30 Jan 2018 //
5 mins Reading time
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