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Book SynopsisThis volume assesses the evolution of Spain's external relations during the 1990s, within and beyond Europe, and assesses the principal challenges facing the country at the beginning of the twenty-first century. The coincidence of several crucial global and European developments has had a profound effect on Spain. Adjustment of the economy and changes in foreign policy perspectives have become unavoidable. In turn, Spain, as an increasingly self-confident member of the EU, has itself become a significant actor in European-level developments. Spain's relationship with Europe and the wider world is increasingly balanced between new constraints and new opportunities for international influence.
Trade Review'The chapters in this volume provide clear and useful account of exactly how Spain's international profile has changed and what challenges still remain.' - Journal of Southern Europe and the Balkans
Table of ContentsSpain's international challenges at the turn of the century, Richard Gillespie and Richard Youngs. Part 1 Spain and Europe: the Spanish economy - from the single market to EMU, Keith Salmon; Spain and the CFSP - the emergence of a major player?, Esther Barbe; Europe's evolving economic identity - Spain's role, Francisco Granel; the enlargement of the European Union -opportunities and concerns for Spain, Angel Vinas; domestic actors and Spanish European policy, Antonio Alaminos. Part 2 Spain and the wider world: Spain, Latin America and Europe - the complex interaction of regionalism and cultural identification, Richard Youngs; the Mediterranean - a firm priority of Spanish foreign policy?, Jesus A. Nunez Villaverde; Spain and the United States - military primacy, Felipe Sahagun; Spanish defence policy - Eurocorps and NATO reform, Crispin Coates; development co-operation and humanitarian action in Spanish foreign policy, Mariano Aguirre and Francisco Rey; conclusion, Richard Youngs.
