No one has any doubt that the structural funds received from the European Union have contributed in an irrefutable manner to the economic growth witnessed in
Spain, before and after funding from the European Union
Productivity, research, technology, and contamination: looming problems
Posted by Ferran Requejo, 3rd October 2007
Preventing the radicalization of individuals in the UK
Questions of social cohesion and the battle of ideas against extremism (part II)
Posted by Borja Lasheras, 13th September 2007
A study of the threat of Islamic terrorism in Britain, analyzing the historical and social components of a generation-long problem: there is a need for a comprehensive approach to homegrown terrorism in a democratic society, but there is no single solution.
The grey area between legality and illegality 
By Piero Ignazi (for Safe Democracy)
The difficult and troublesome relationship between politics and intelligence in Italy. The ruthless use of the police, the Army and intelligence agencies against domestic and foreign components. Politicians interpreting the government at will. Where should the line be drawn between legality and illegality?
How to avoid home-grown Islamic extremism
Britain’s counter-terrorism policy and its Muslim citizens integration (Part I)
Posted by Borja Lasheras, 12th July 2007
British Muslims have been cast into the spotlight with the recent terrorist attacks in Britain. It is clear that engaging with them will play an important role in the preventing Islamic extremists.
Gordon Brown and the continuation of the “Third Route” 
By Alfredo Crespo Alcázar(for Safe Democracy)
Party member Gordon Brown has officially taken over for Tony Blair as the party leader and as Britain’s Prime Minister after taking the lead of the left party movement; since confirming the future of the third route.
Leaders, swingers and alliances after the legislative elections of May 27th
By Ricardo Angoso (for Safe Democracy)
Ricardo Angoso analyzes the results of the recent municipal and autonomous elections in Spain, concluding that the two main parties, PP and PSOE, will have to work hard to obtain the two million swing votes that will be decisive in the Presidential elections in March of 2008. The following article envisions four scenarios for Spanish politics after the technical draw.
PLUS: “Beyond Mere Divergences: Spain, Two Antiterrorist Policies“, by Javier Ortiz
The effect of new technologies on Swedish politics 
By Per Persson (for Safe Democracy)
Per Persson analyzes the controversial use of blogging as a campaign tool in Sweden. He notes that some critics claim blogs give too much power to the politicians that use them, but dispels that notion using one Swedish politician’s successful blog as an example. He proposes that as long as the media continues to keep politicians in check, blogs can be used as tools for the strengthening of democracy.
An alternative to Brussels or a changing state? 
By Adri
Why Madrid and Paris Are Growing Closer 
By Sagrario Morán (for Safe Democracy)
Sagrario Morán writes on how Sarkozy‘s victory will be good for the PP, bad for the PSOE, and important in bringing Madrid and Paris closer in their cooperation against the terrorism of ETA and Al Qaeda.
