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
By Ferran Requejo, 3rd October 2007
The Middle East “peace question”, again to debate
Returning to Clinton Parameters and Taba negotiations
By Walid Salem, 25th September 2007
What peace question answers will Palestinians and Israelis deliver on the eve of the international meeting organized by American President George W. Bush this Autumn? And will these answers as they are proposed be enough to make the breakthrough needed toward two states for two peoples?
Protecting Americans by Spying at Home
US and FISA: be careful with the mails you send
By Eric Napoli, 25th September 2007
The new securities measures aim to protect the U.S., but offer no protection to its citizens’ privacy rights while giving the authorities carte blanche to spy on citizens without any Congressional or Judicial oversight.
Doubts and certainties about the Bolivarian Republic 
By Ricardo Angoso (for Safe Democracy)
Chavism has achieved certain successes (for some undeniable, for others disputable), but has failed in other aspects, and runs the risk of leaning toward a semi-authoritarianism wrapped in a plebiscitary democracy, according to the author.
The Cold War with Iran
Bush and Peatraeus: What has and hasn’t been said of public opinion
By Ricardo Israel Zipper, 25th September 2007
To what is the continued US strategy in Iraq responding? Mitigating the effects of a civil war… or surrounding Iran? Understand in the following what George W. Bush and General Peatraeus said in their joint appearance before Congress. And most importantly: what they didn’t say with respect to Iran. The return of contention.
Preventing the radicalization of individuals in the UK
Questions of social cohesion and the battle of ideas against extremism (part II)
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.
200 years of partial and deficient emancipation 
By Javier del Rey Morató (for Safe Democracy)
Beginning next year, there will be bicentennial celebrations for the independence of the Hispanic-American republics. But, certain realities suggest instead a stubborn and steadfast dependence.
Pakistan, a key ally of the United States
By Sohail Mahmood, 13th August 2007
America’s new responsibilities in the War on Terrorism 
By Sohail Mahmood (for Safe Democracy)
Action is needed in Pakistan before it is too late, the support for Musharraf is dropping and force by itself cannot solve the militancy problem. The United States must look into the Asian country with a long-term vision and pin its hopes on democracy which is its own ideal and value.
Mexico Searches for a Global Strategy Against Drug-Trafficking
The undeclared war throughout the entire country
By Zidane Zeraoui, 13th August 2007
Zidane Zeraoui believes that for the fight against drug-trafficking and organized crime to succeed in Mexico, Felipe Calderon’s government must take drastic measures: reforming and cleansing the police, and acting firmly with respect for the law.
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