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A banner in front of a Barcelona high school where Spanish police clashed with voters during Catalonia's banned independence referendum questions Europe's tepid response on October 3, 2017. Photo: Reuters / Yves Herman

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Of deficiencies, excesses, and fifth columns

by Norman A. Bailey October 9, 2017

Germany, India, Japan, North Korea, Northeast Asia, South Asia, United Kingdom, World

Markets keep climbing, volatility low in ‘Red October’

by Reuters October 9, 2017February 18, 2020

A minority of Catalan citizens favored independence until recently, but Madrid's handling of the crisis has played into the hands of separatists. Photo: Reuters/Juan Medina

European Union, Germany, India, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Russia, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, World

The who, where, and when of secession

by Joseph S. Nye Jr. October 7, 2017February 18, 2020

Traders work at their desks in front of the German share price index, DAX board, at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany. PhotoStaff/Remote

Germany, World

The Catalan crisis is existential for Spain and irrelevant for the rest of Europe

by David P. Goldman October 5, 2017February 18, 2020

A protestor holds up a placard outside the Catalan region's economy ministry building during a raid by Spanish police on several government offices, in Barcelona, Spain, September 20, 2017. Photo: Reuters/Albert Gea

European Union, World

Spanish bonds, stocks tumble amid growing momentum for Catalan breakaway

by Asia Unhedged October 4, 2017February 18, 2020

'The fact is that human societies have discovered no better way to keep the value of money roughly constant than by relying on central banks,' writes Professor Robert Skidelsky. Photo: Reuters / Kacper Pempel

European Union, Italy, World

Catalan independence doesn’t threaten euro, say strategists

by David P. Goldman October 3, 2017February 18, 2020

People raise hands and shout in Plaza Sant Jaume during a protest called by pro-independence groups for citizens to gather at noon in front of city halls throughout Catalonia, in Barcelona, Spain October 2, 2017. Photo: Reuters/Yves Herman

European Union, Germany, Italy, Middle East, Russia, United Kingdom, World

Revolution returns to Europe

by Spengler October 2, 2017February 18, 2020

People react as they gather at Plaza Catalunya after voting ended for the banned independence referendum, in Barcelona, Spain October 1, 2017. Photo: Reuters/Susana Vera

Cyprus, European Union, Middle East, Russia, South Asia, World

The future of the EU at stake in Catalonia

by Pepe Escobar October 2, 2017February 18, 2020

A man holds an Estelada (Catalan separatist flag) and a pro-referendum flag as he arrives at a closing rally in favour of the banned October 1 independence referendum in Barcelona, Spain September 29, 2017. Photo: Reuters/Yves Herman

France, World

Police seal off polling stations in Catalonia, resistance continues

by Marianne Barriaux September 30, 2017February 18, 2020

People wave Esteladas (Catalan separatist flags) as they attend a closing rally in favor of the banned October 1 independence referendum in Barcelona, Spain, on September 29, 2017. Photo: Reuters / Susana Vera

European Union, France, Germany, Middle East, World

Independence for Catalonia is a rational choice

by Spengler September 30, 2017February 18, 2020

European Union, France, Middle East, Turkey, World

Spain threatens to break up euro block on Catalan independence

by Asia Unhedged September 30, 2017February 18, 2020

Uncategorized

Catalonia referendum would give independence a 2:1 majority

by David P. Goldman September 28, 2017February 18, 2020

World

White House supports Catalonia crackdown, says Spanish official

by Asia Unhedged September 26, 2017February 18, 2020

A man lights a candle on August 21, 2017, at an impromptu memorial where a van crashed into pedestrians at Las Ramblas in Barcelona. Photo: Reuters/Susana Vera

European Union, France, Germany, World

Catalan security service would be wrong to rely on CIA

by Tatiana Kanunnikova August 29, 2017August 29, 2017

A Syrian girl carries her belongings as she walks to the Turkish Cilvegozu border gate, located opposite of Syrian crossing point Bab al-Hawa in Reyhanli, in southern Hatay province. Photo: Reuters/Umit Bektas

World

In Pictures: World Refugee Day

by Asia Times staff and Reuters June 20, 2017February 18, 2020

Inga Falls on the Congo River. Photo: Pinterest

World

Congo seeks joint Chinese-Spanish bid for dam

by Agence France-Presse June 14, 2017February 18, 2020

قلد العاهل السعودي الملك سلمان الرئيس الأميركي دونالد ترامب وسام الملك عبد العزيز الذهبي وهو أعلى وسام مدني بالمملكة، خلال اجتماع بقصر اليمامة في العاصمة السعودية - مايو أيار 2017 صورة: Reuters

European Union, India, Italy, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Asia, World

Week’s Themes: Trump trip, Opec meet, G7 chat in Sicily

by Reuters May 21, 2017February 18, 2020

Spain’s extradition decision is more an attempt to court Beijing than an effort to avoid its wrath. Photo: iStock

Beijing, China, European Union, Japan, Northeast Asia, Taiwan, World

Why Spain agreed to extradite Taiwanese nationals to mainland China

by Zachary Haver May 18, 2017May 20, 2017

China, European Union, Mexico, Middle East, World

How storytelling explains world politics, from Spain to the US

by Orlando D'Amado February 6, 2017February 18, 2020

AT+

Open letter to Chancellor Merkel: Sacrifice Spain

by Spengler June 5, 2012September 3, 2020

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Italy’s future – a theme park

by Spengler October 4, 2011September 3, 2020

AT+

Israel as the Dutch Republic in the Thirty Years War

by Spengler September 13, 2011September 2, 2020

The Roving Eye

Enduring Freedom until 2050

by Pepe Escobar September 9, 2009June 18, 2020

AT+

The dotage of Iraq’s democracy

by Spengler February 2, 2005August 29, 2020

AT+

No one expects the Spanish Inquisition

by Spengler June 22, 2004September 1, 2020

The Roving Eye

Al-Qaeda goes to the polls

by Pepe Escobar March 16, 2004June 22, 2020

The Roving Eye

Spain’s 3-11: Basques, bin Laden, or both?

by Pepe Escobar March 13, 2004June 19, 2020

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Tag: Spain

Of deficiencies, excesses, and fifth columns

Markets keep climbing, volatility low in ‘Red October’

The who, where, and when of secession

The Catalan crisis is existential for Spain and irrelevant for the rest of Europe

Spanish bonds, stocks tumble amid growing momentum for Catalan breakaway

Catalan independence doesn’t threaten euro, say strategists

Revolution returns to Europe

The future of the EU at stake in Catalonia

Police seal off polling stations in Catalonia, resistance continues

Independence for Catalonia is a rational choice

Spain threatens to break up euro block on Catalan independence

Catalonia referendum would give independence a 2:1 majority

White House supports Catalonia crackdown, says Spanish official

Catalan security service would be wrong to rely on CIA

In Pictures: World Refugee Day

Congo seeks joint Chinese-Spanish bid for dam

Week’s Themes: Trump trip, Opec meet, G7 chat in Sicily

Why Spain agreed to extradite Taiwanese nationals to mainland China

How storytelling explains world politics, from Spain to the US

Open letter to Chancellor Merkel: Sacrifice Spain

Italy’s future – a theme park

Israel as the Dutch Republic in the Thirty Years War

Enduring Freedom until 2050

The dotage of Iraq’s democracy

No one expects the Spanish Inquisition

Al-Qaeda goes to the polls

Spain’s 3-11: Basques, bin Laden, or both?

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