Explainer: Geopolitical Poker in Ukraine – A Week of Escalations
The ongoing war in Ukraine is one of bluffs, raises and daring calls. This week was no exception and if anything, these key
The EU’s Bid to Redirect Derivatives Clearing Post-Brexit
In the aftermath of Brexit, Brussels has embarked on a mission to reroute derivatives clearing away from London. The revised regulations entail EU-based banks and
The Question of Catalan Independence
The region of Catalonia lies in northeastern Spain and is home to the famous city of Barcelona. The region has not always lived
Opinion: We Could Be The New “Lost Generation”
Chief of the Armed Forces General Staff, General Sir Patrick Sanders, has recently warned that Britain and Europe must prepare for war. This
The ‘Surprising’ Resilience of Neoliberalism in East Central Europe
Neoliberalism is characterized by a belief in free-market capitalism, limited government intervention, privatization, and an emphasis on individual responsibility. Notable advocates include Hayek,
The Island Carved in Two: Cyprus
The list of global territorial disputes is vast, with there being over 150 locations that are highly contested. None perhaps show off a
Opinion: ‘Una, grande y libre’. The Radicalisation of the National Discourse in Democratic Spain.
As the PSOE reaches a variety of deals with numerous political parties across the spectrum in order to secure Sánchez’s reinstatement as Spain’s
Opinion: Aitana Bonmatí and Cultural Hatred
Aitana Bonmati, midfielder for FC Barcelona’s women’s team, won the Ballon d’Or 2023. Undoubtedly the world’s best player by some distance in the
Juan Carlos I: Puppet King or Mastermind?
Forty years have passed since the attempted coup d’etat on the 23rd of February 1981 carried out by some rebel forces found within
The Conflict of Amnesty: The Spanish State Divided in the Aftermath of the Last General Election
Just over six years after the referendum in Catalonia and almost four years after the sentences for the politicians involved were released, the