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Southern Europe
Mediterranean economies, debt, energy and political dynamics.
Southern Europe connects public debt, energy, migration and political change. This section examines economic trajectories and the Mediterranean’s place in the Union.
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Spain–Morocco: The Indispensable Relationship
Spain–Morocco: The Indispensable Relationship
Fourteen kilometres apart at their closest point, Spain and Morocco have long maintained a relationship shaped by geographic proximity, historical mistrust and periodic crises. Yet beneath territorial, migration and diplomatic disputes, a much deeper interdependence has gradually
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The Vatican: Anatomy of a Power Without Territory
The world’s smallest state possesses no significant natural resources, no industrial base, and no conventional military capable of defending its territory. Yet from a few dozen hectares enclosed within the heart of Rome, the Holy See maintains diplomatic relations with 184 states
Spain, or the Queen’s Game
Spain is often perceived as a familiar power. Its name immediately evokes Madrid, Barcelona, Mediterranean tourism, football, the monarchy, imperial history, and a culture whose influence extends far beyond Europe. Yet this familiarity conceals a more complex reality. Spain is no