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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

Panoramic view of the city of El Aaiún. In the foreground, arid land with scattered vegetation; further back, a large expanse of water; and in the background, a general view of the city of El Aaiún.

Challenges and opportunities in the neighbourhood

Between principles and national interest: 50 years since the Spanish withdrawal from the Western Sahara

By Ignacio Molina, Pablo del Amo

07 Jan 2026 //

31 mins Reading time

Geometric map of Spain with a network of polygons.

Globalization, development and governance

Where is Spain? Analysing Spain’s Global Presence from a geographical perspective

By Manuel Gracia Santos, Blanca González

25 Nov 2025 //

29 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

A row of European Union flags (blue with yellow stars) and Chinese flags (red with yellow stars) waving side by side during the 2020 EU–China summit.

China, the US and the new world order

China and Southern Europe: neither a strategic shift nor a Spanish exception

By Mario Esteban

07 May 2025 //

6 mins Reading time

Close-up of two soldiers in camouflage uniforms. One has a Spanish flag patch on their shoulder, and the other has a NATO Latvia patch, representing collaboration within the NATO alliance. Defence

Inside Spain

Spain under pressure to spend more on defence

By William Chislett

08 Apr 2025 //

7 mins Reading time

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

International Security

A partner of choice? Spain’s performance in the European Defence Fund in 2023

By Daniel Fiott

07 Aug 2024 //

4 mins Reading time

Aerial view of Etihad Towers and Emirates Palace Hotel in west Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates, one of the most influential countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council

Challenges and opportunities in the neighbourhood

Economic and financial relations between Spain and the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf: an initial assessment

By Haizam Amirah-Fernández, Judith Arnal

30 Apr 2024 //

2 mins Reading time

Front and back cover of the policy paper ‘Spearhead?: Spain, Europe and the battle for the global South’, with a red and gradient design, playing with triangles

Influence and image of Spain

Spearhead?: Spain, Europe and the battle for the global South

By Luis Simón

28 Dec 2023 //

7 mins Reading time

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