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George W. Bush delivering a speech behind the lectern at The Middle East Peace Conference at the Royal Palace in Madrid, Spain (30/10/1991). The numerous representatives surround a large rectangular white table, decorated with two flower arrangements and the signs of the participating countries: Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Egypt and Jordan-Palestine. In the background, journalists with cameras and several tapestries in an imposing white stone room. Two large lamps hang from the ceiling.

Inside Spain

King Juan Carlos, Spain’s extraordinary ambassador

By William Chislett

10 Feb 2026 //

8 mins Reading time

Bandera de Irán en un cielo nublado.

Challenges and opportunities in the neighbourhood

Iran’s 2025-26 protests, resilience and political containment

By Luciano Zaccara

09 Feb 2026 //

10 mins Reading time

The flag of the European Union flies in the foreground against a clear, cloudless sky.

Future of Europe

The great challenge for Europe: balancing external security with internal social cohesion

By Pablo del Amo, Miguel Otero Iglesias

17 Dec 2025 //

18 mins Reading time

The north façade of the Royal Palace of Madrid rises imposingly with its characteristic classical Baroque architecture, built in the 18th century, with white and grey tones that stand out against a cloudy blue sky. The perspective of the building is taken from one of the fountains in the Sabatini Gardens, surrounded by sculptures and various hedges. Three tall trees stand out, creating a visual bridge between the garden and the palace.

Inside Spain

Spain’s parliamentary monarchy has served the country well

By William Chislett

16 Dec 2025 //

11 mins Reading time

The Royal Palace of Madrid (Spain) in the 1960s. A large, historic building with classical architecture, featuring ornate details and a dome on the right side. The building is situated along a street with several old cars and a double-decker bus. Trees are visible in front of the building, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Inside Spain

Fifty years on from Franco: seemingly surprising support for the dictatorship

By William Chislett

18 Nov 2025 //

8 mins Reading time

Sushila Karki, former judge and the first female interim prime minister of Nepal elected via Discord, at the Summit for Democracy organised by the US Embassy in Kathmandu in 2021. She is seated with a microphone in her hand next to two other women who are out of focus. In the background, the garden where the event is taking place.

Technology and economics

Nepal elects its first female prime minister on Discord: what it reveals about social media and democracy

By Darío García de Viedma

02 Oct 2025 //

17 mins Reading time

A busy street of Barcelona (Spain) at dusk with blurred motion of people walking. Tall buildings and trees line the street, illuminated by a mix of natural and artificial lighting, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere

Influence and image of Spain

Foreign workers power economic growth

By William Chislett

16 Sep 2025 //

6 mins Reading time

The Royal Palace of Madrid (Spain) in the 1960s. A large, historic building with classical architecture, featuring ornate details and a dome on the right side. The building is situated along a street with several old cars and a double-decker bus. Trees are visible in front of the building, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Democracy and citizenship

Fifty years after Franco: Spain’s profound transformation, 1975-2025

By William Chislett

15 Sep 2025 //

7 mins Reading time

Hand-painted poster for the global climate change protest demonstration strike. On a black background, the representation of a globe in shades of green and blue with the words ‘One World’

Climate and energy

Demand-side climate action: engaging citizens to enhance policy acceptance

By Francesca Lipari, Lara Lázaro Touza, Gonzalo Escribano, Ángel Sánchez, Alberto Antonioni

26 Feb 2025 //

3 mins Reading time

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