The Catalan independence referendum was bold but impetuous, and the regional government now faces hostility from Spain and lacks support from any EU member state. Project Syndicate writers examine the implications for Spain, the EU, and other aspiring secessionists.
Nov 2, 2017 sees only one realistic option for overcoming the crisis triggered by Catalonia's independence bid.
Oct 20, 2017 calls for renewed efforts to reduce the preeminence of the nation-state.
Oct 17, 2017 argues that a stable and intact Spain that includes Catalonia is essential to the EU's future.
Oct 12, 2017 argues that external mediation of the crisis would undermine democracy and the rule of law – and not only in Spain.
Oct 12, 2017 describes the insuperable obstacles that will stifle the regional government's drive for statehood.
Oct 11, 2017 considers what Spain's internal tumult says about the European Union's structure and prospects.
The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to impose heavy human, financial, economic, and social costs on Africa. But the crisis also creates an opportunity to re-examine the continent’s fiscal and economic-policy priorities, build stronger health and social sectors, and establish a global fund to support productive investment.
