The years of the dragon's teeth
By Pierre Schori (27/10/2008)
With a degree of force that is sorely lacking in the diplomatic sphere, Pierre Schori analyses in depth the hostile attitude of the US towards the UN during the Iraq crisis from the priviledged position that he had as Swedish ambassador to the organisation throughout that turbulent period.
Disengagement or delusion?
By Tony Kinsella (25/06/2008)
Irish voters’ rejection of the Lisbon Treaty has sent shockwaves through the EU.
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In this Comment article Irish Times journalist Tony Kinsella explores the political blunders which made it possible for the “No” camp to secure victory, despite all five of the main political parties throwing their support behind the treaty.
The European-Latin American Summit: towards selective bilateralism?
By Susanne Gratius (27/05/2008)
The results of the Fifth European-Latin American Summit on 16-17May in Lima were not spectacular, but they were concrete. Among others developments, it is worth underlining the idea to create a European-Latin American Foundation and to consider the possibility of signing bilateral association agreements that run contrary to the traditional EU focus to negotiating primarily with groups of states.
Fifth European-Latin American Summit
Considering the future of the international system
By Gelson Fonseca (09/04/2008)
In this Comment article Gelson Fonseca, of the Brazilian Ministry for Foreign Affairs, explores the opportunities and challenges that face those engaged in international politics in a rapidly changing world. He examines the increasing multipolarity of the global system and asks how international institutions and civil society alike can learn from past successes and failures in order to create a more secure and prosperous future.
The United States and the UN: democrats versus Republicans?
By María Avello (07/04/2008)
Both within the Republic ranks and among Democrats, a great many feel that the international leadership exercised by the United States since the end of World War II has been profoundly weakened by the Bush administration. In this comment article María Avelló explores the varying positions of the 2008 presidential candidates and the ramifications their respective policies may have for the US and the world at large.
An uncertain future: law enforcement, national security and climate change
By Chris Abbott (08/02/2008)
Climate change will have serious environmental, socio-economic and security consequences for both developed and developing nations alike. This Comment explores these consequences and demonstrates that they will present new challenges to governments trying to maintain domestic stability. Those agencies tasked with protecting and sustaining national security will need to adapt to better cope with a changing global environment.
Is dialogue between Europe and Latin America useful?
By Publicaciones FRIDE (25/01/2008)
This debate over the current situation and future relations between Europe and Latin America, which took place last 23 of January, coincided with the launch of a new book of the same title. It was coordinated by Casa de América, FRIDE, Fundación Carolina and ICEI and co-financed by the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID).
A New Cold War or Dangerous Multipolarity?
By Mariano Aguirre Ernst (03/04/2007)
There are signs of a return to a Cold War between Washington and Moscow. This is not, however, an ideological confrontation but rather one between a number of global and regional powers in which, ironically, the United States and Russia, though strong, are not the most powerful players.
Has Blair changed his foreign policy?
By Ivan Briscoe (02/04/2007)
Tony Blair approaches the end of his tenure as British prime minister severely weakened by the fall-out from the war in Iraq. One of his last decisions in office points to a slight change in favour of a new multilateral strategy, which many analysts attribute to the influence of his likely successor, Gordon Brown.
Global responses to global threats
By Chris Abbott, Paul Rogers, John Sloboda (23/09/2006)
Beyond Brahimi: The efficacy and sustainability of United Nations legal codes in post-conflict situations
By Erica Harper (18/07/2006)
Self-defense and the world after September 11: implications for UN Reform
By Steven Ratner (16/09/2005)
Guide of electronic resources of debates and proposals on the United Nations Security Council reform
By Eva María Rubio Fernández (09/09/2005)
Building a new role for the United Nations: the responsibility to protect
By Jessica Almqvist, Carlos Espósito (02/09/2005)
Spanish contribution to peace-building: reasons and proposals for the preparation of an action plan
By Luis Peral (10/08/2005)
High level panel on threats challenges and change: recommendation to establish a Peacebuilding Commission
By Shepard Forman (25/07/2005)
The use of force and the responsibility to protect. A human rights organization's perspective
By Joanna Weschler (08/07/2005)
The law on the use of force and the responsibility to protect, straitjacket or life jacket?
By Niels Blokker (08/07/2005)
Anticipation, prevention and protection: the use of force in the UN Secretary General's reform proposals
By Carlos Espósito (09/05/2005)
The United Nations Humanitarian response system and the "In Larger Freedom" Report
By Helena Torroja Mateu (15/04/2005)
The Legitimate preventive defence in the report by the High Level Panel
By Santiago Ripol Carulla (10/02/2005)
The role of multilateralism in contemporary international relations
By Fernando Henrique Cardoso, Publicaciones FRIDE (13/02/2003)
On February 13th,Fernando Henrique Cardoso,former President of Brazil and actual President of the Club of Madrid, gave a lecture titled “The Role of ultilateralism in Contemporary International Relations” within the framework of the Democratic Forum 2003, organized by FRIDE.
During the presentation, Diego Hidalgo, President of FRIDE, mentioned the important support given by the then President of Brazil to the Conference on Democratic Transition and Consolidation (Madrid, October,2001) when he confi rmed his participation only a few days after September 11. FRIDE’s president also thanked Fernando Henrique Cardoso for his commitment with the Club of Madrid, an organization born from the Conference on Democratic Transition and
Consolidation with the aim of strengthening democracy in the world.
Spain and the foreing policy of the Bush administration
By Rafael L. Bardají, Publicaciones FRIDE, Miquel Nadal, Andrés Ortega, Narcis Serra (18/12/2002)
The changes introduced by the Bush Administration in US foreign policy have redefined the relationship between Washington and Brussels. The initial alignment of the European Union with the US in its struggle against terrorism has given way, a year after September 11th, to a growing disagreement in issues such as the military intervention in Iraq, the resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the role of the UN or the creation of the International Criminal Court.
Bearing this in mind, FRIDE organized the round table Spain and the Foreign Policy of the Bush Administration with the intention of analyzing the recent evolution and the future perspectives of the relations between Spain and the US.
