Uncertainty in Spain as Parliament Struggles to Form New Government

This article was originally published in the Diplomatic Envoy by Gabriela Taveras   The Socialist Workers’ Party of Spain (PSOE) decided earlier this fall to hold a third general election next year, according to Politico. Political gridlock has besieged the...

The Nascent Spirit of Solidarity: The Refugee Policies in the Basque Country

Last year, the Basque Government donated US $257,000 to the UN Relief and Work Agency’s Syria’s Response Plan. Justice counselor and Basque Government Speaker, Josu Erkoreka, announced in September of 2015 that the Basque Country would accept 1,000 refugees over the next two years.

Successful start of 2016: Study abroad in the Basque Country

12540951_532428640265089_1089719634280670061_nIn January 2016, Dr. Borislava Manojlovic led a team of students in an immersive study abroad trip to the Basque Country, Spain. The course, titled “Memory and Conflict: Dealing with the Past Constructively,” allowed students to discover how different actors and institutions address processes of dealing with the region’s contentious past through education, justice, policymaking, and art.

The Basque Country has experienced protracted conflict described as “Europe’s longest war” with roots that can be traced to the time of Spanish Civil War and before. The Basque Study Abroad trip explored the consequences of the conflict and steps that are being taken to help spur the reconciliation process.

Is Peace in the Near Future?

In 2009 the Abertzale Left’s announcement of their unilateral decision for peace in what is considered Europe’s longest war was a major turning point for the Basque people. [i] A domino effect began as terrorist group, Euskadi ta Askatasuna (ETA), declared a ceasefire...

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Lehendakari Ibarrexte Visits the School of Diplomacy

On Wednesday, March 4th the School of Diplomacy welcomed former President of the Basque Government and Senior Fellow of the Agirre Lehendakaria Center (ALC), Juan Jose Ibarretxe and two additional Senior Fellows, Gorka Espiau and Amaia Agirre. The trio visited Seton...

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Emily Green

Emily Green is an undergraduate student at Seton Hall University’s School of Diplomacy and International Relations. She is currently pursuing a degree in both International Relations and Economics. Her passions include women’s rights, economic empowerment, and the...

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Andrea Bartoli

Andrea Bartoli serves as a senior fellow at the Agirre Center. He is an international conflict resolution expert who has served in key academic and diplomatic positions for more than two decades. Dr. Bartoli served as the dean of the School of Diplomacy and...

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