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Chaos, International Terrorism and Beyond: A Strategic Prognosis(ARI)
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ARI 146/2008 - 11/11/2008
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Xavier Raufer
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During the historical interval from 1989 to 2001, the nature of
the enemy has changed. Previously, the enemy was known, stable and
familiar. Today the enemy is evasive, strange and incomprehensible –but
just as dangerous, if not more so–.
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The Argentine Agricultural Scene: Recent Changes, Future Challenges and Latent Conflicts (ARI)
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ARI 111/2008 (Translated from Spanish) - 10/11/2008
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Roberto Bisang
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Thanks to its inherent potential and recent technological and organisational changes, Argentina’s farming sector has developed the capacity to generate major revenue from abroad. This forces a re-think of how and why the government intervenes (among other ways, by taxing exports) in the process of appropriating such excess production.
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The Energy Situation in Bolivia (ARI)
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ARI 118/2008 (Translated from Spanish) - 10/11/2008
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Hugo del Granado Cosio
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The nationalisation of the hydrocarbon industry in Bolivia marks the
culmination of a long, emotional battle by the ruling party to assert
control over the country’s natural resources. The signing of new
contracts with oil companies displayed the pragmatism and flexibility
with which it can negotiate nationalisation measures, and the degree of
influence that Hugo Chávez has come to exert over the Bolivian
government.
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The EU’s Progress Report on Turkey’s Accession: Stalling Reform (ARI)
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ARI 143/2008 - 6/11/2008
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William Chislett
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The European Commission’s annual
report on Turkey’s progress towards full EU membership showed
that little progress had been made over the last year. It continued
to raise serious concerns about freedom of expression, the
independence of the judiciary and the military’s interference
in political life, among other issues.
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Image and Reality: Contemporary Spain (WP)
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WP 45/2008 - 5/11/2008
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William Chislett
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Few developed nations have progressed so much as Spain over the past 30 years and yet still have a significant gap between how it and its companies are perceived abroad and the country’s business and socioeconomic reality. Generally speaking, Spain is still viewed, to a varying extent, as a land of siesta and fiesta. In order to change perceptions, it is necessary to reach some consensus among the main players on how the country should ideally be viewed and then work toward it on a coordinated basis.
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Don’t Hold Your Breath (Yet) for a Settlement in Cyprus (ARI)
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ARI 141/2008 - 4/11/2008
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Nathalie Tocci
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After decades of ongoing intercommunal disputes between Greek Cypriots
and Turkish Cypriots, and for the first time since 2004 when a peace
process brokered by the UN failed, the leaders of the two communities
on the island have re-launched negotiations for a federal solution.
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The US and Latin America: What Lies Ahead? (ARI)
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ARI 140/2008 - 3/11/2008
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Ray Walser
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On 4 November American voters will choose the 44th President of the
United States. While the voters have learnt much about the US
presidential candidates’ views on Iraq, Afghanistan and other key
foreign policy issues, little has been said about relations with Latin
America. Despite its importance to the US, Latin America has not
emerged as a significant topic of debate in the campaign.
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EU-25/27 WATCH No. 7 - September 2008
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24/10/2008
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Eu-Consent
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The aim of the seventh edition survey is to give a full comparative
picture of debates on European issues in the member states of
the EU and two candidates (Croatia and Turkey). This project is
coordinated by Institut für Europäische Politik (IEP) and Institutes
from all 27 EU member states –including the Elcano Royal Institute- as
well as Croatia and Turkey.
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It’s All Over But the Shouting (ARI)
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ARI 130/2008 - 20/10/2008
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Stephen J. Wayne
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The race for the American Presidency has been described as one of the
most important in recent US history. Policy issues, political
leadership and governing style are all on the line. Should Senator
Barack Obama become the next US President, however, he will need more
than the audacity of hope, the title of his last book.
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