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Nei prossimi decenni le migrazioni saranno più frequenti in conseguenza dei cambiamenti climatici, della povertà e dei conflitti. L'Unione Europea, la destinazione più ambita per i migranti, ha istituito un sistema per la gestione delle... more
Nei prossimi decenni le migrazioni saranno più frequenti in conseguenza dei cambiamenti climatici, della povertà e dei conflitti. L'Unione Europea, la destinazione più ambita per i migranti, ha istituito un sistema per la gestione delle migrazioni definito "Approccio Integrato". Questo sistema si sforza di gestire la migrazione da una prospettiva globale che include i paesi di origine, transito e destinazione.
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Socio Cultural Intelligence is based on social sciences and intelligence studies. This new discipline like other Social Sciences have the commitment to return to societies benefits, because societies are financing them. Socio Cultural... more
Socio Cultural Intelligence is based on social sciences and intelligence studies.  This new discipline like other Social Sciences have the commitment to return to societies benefits, because societies are financing them. Socio Cultural Intelligence must be developed focus on provide more healthy and safe societies. The process of produce Socio Cultural Intelligence has several phases, but one of the more important is Information Collection.
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Iran and China have been accused of conducting hybrid warfare at sea. Maritime domain is excellent scenery for hybrid warfare, mixing psychological warfare with kinetic covert operations. China conducts hybrid warfare in the South China... more
Iran and China have been accused of conducting hybrid warfare at sea. Maritime domain is excellent scenery for hybrid warfare, mixing psychological warfare with kinetic covert operations. China conducts hybrid warfare in the South China Sea using three lines of defense: People Liberation’s Army Navy (PLAM), Coast Guard vessels, and People’s Armed Forces Maritime Militia (PAFMM). The last one (PAFMM) is a weaponized fishing fleet focus on hybrid warfare for low intensity maritime operations.
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Cultural Heritage is exposed to disasters caused by fires, floods, earthquakes, pandemics, terrorism, etc. Spain has helped other countries to preserve their cultural heritage in case of natural disasters. The Spanish Military Emergencies... more
Cultural Heritage is exposed to disasters caused by fires, floods, earthquakes, pandemics, terrorism, etc. Spain has helped other countries to preserve their cultural heritage in case of natural disasters. The Spanish Military Emergencies Unit (called UME) has supported Nepal in 2015 after an earthquake. The UME is responsible for providing disaster relief during emergencies throughout Spain mainly and abroad if required. The UME’s mission includes Disaster Risk Management on Cultural Heritage.
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The International Relations’ Animals are metaphors that allow ourselves a better understanding of today world and even these animals can help us to avoid catastrophic events or crisis difficult to be foreseen or predicted. This paper... more
The International Relations’ Animals are metaphors that allow ourselves a better understanding of today world and even these animals can help us to avoid catastrophic events or crisis difficult to be foreseen or predicted. This paper shows us some animals that we introduced before in Comillas Journal of International Relations (12). Now we discuss, helping with our animals, about European Union and International balance of power. Hence International Relations’ Animals are assessment tools for protect us from New Global Order power some strategies for the next years
Governments will have to use military units to protect urban population from a wide range of risks and threats. Military units necessarily will be forced to work in megacities as COVID 19 shows us ; This operational environment will... more
Governments will have to use military units to protect urban population from a wide range of risks and threats. Military units necessarily will be forced to work in megacities as COVID 19 shows us ; This operational environment will increase soldiers’ vulnerability and it will difficult missions' success. Also the progressively use of the Armed Forces in urban environments to avoiding all kind of crises or recover from them, set up the challenge of how to achieve the best training for military units. By the 2035, urban vulnerabilities will be rising. Perception of these threats will be shape by social media.
The Syrian war will allow Russia to recover its naval presence in the Mediterranean. The Russian Navy will have more facilities at the same time that the Chinese Navy will appear in this scenario. This new situation will give us a new... more
The Syrian war will allow Russia to recover its naval presence in the Mediterranean. The Russian Navy will have more facilities at the same time that the Chinese Navy will appear in this scenario. This new situation will give us a new world order; this period we call "Tens Calm". Something similar happened after Bismarck Era, the period called "Armed Peace" (1890-1914), when the global balance was broken. This pre-war environment in the media could have been avoided. Russia today tries to recover its old deployment in the Mediterranean to become a global power.
Sociology helps us understand present to change the future. Social sciences have to improve citizens' quality of life. West countries cities will gather people from all over the world. We need to manage this situation to guarantee... more
Sociology helps us understand present to change the future. Social sciences have to improve citizens' quality of life. West countries cities will gather people from all over the world. We need to manage this situation to guarantee citizens quality of life.
China launched a New Global Strategy in 2013. This strategy is presented as a bilateral project between countries to promote their reciprocal interest, but really is a commercial expansion and a geostrategic plan to improve global China’s... more
China launched a New Global Strategy in 2013. This strategy is presented as a bilateral project between countries to promote their reciprocal interest, but really is a commercial expansion and a geostrategic plan to improve global China’s position. China Strategy is an example of his public diplomacy that tries to change International Law that regulates the global international relations.
Urban conflicts will be frequent in 21st century as consequence of World Urbanization. States' governments, regional and local administrations have to face to new challenges. European Union Member States has to design what will be the... more
Urban conflicts will be frequent in 21st century as consequence of World Urbanization.
States' governments, regional and local administrations have to face to new challenges. European Union Member States has to design what will be the Armed Forces’ Role in present and future cities.

Some examples of strategic challenges beyond 2018 are “Plan Sentinelle in France” or “Operazione Strade Sicure” in Italy. Armed Forces must support internal security for the protection of the population, the territory and the critical infrastructures. Departments of Defense must be re-structured in order to accomplish these missions. Strategic challenges for the security of cities beyond 2018 set up the debate about DoD restructuring speed and how develop more fit military urban training.
Soldiers will have to be training to urban warfare. Military Units will be deployed in megacities in which they have to face technologically advanced risks. General James 'Mad Dog' Mattis, US Secretary of Defense, included psychological... more
Soldiers will have to be training to urban warfare. Military Units will be deployed in megacities in which they have to face technologically advanced risks. General James 'Mad Dog' Mattis, US Secretary of Defense, included psychological and information blocks over the Krulak’s Three Block War. These kinds of risks will increase soldier’s vulnerability and it will make more difficult missions success. For this reasons urban training and military adaption process is been more important for the near future.
China will have two naval groups fully operational in 2020. One of them deployed in the South China Sea and the other in the Indian Ocean. China's Global Strategy is a geostrategic plan to control maritime and land communication routes.... more
China will have two naval groups fully operational in 2020. One of them deployed in the South China Sea and the other in the Indian Ocean. China's Global Strategy is a geostrategic plan to control maritime and land communication routes. But China's Global Strategy or One Belt, One Road Strategy is showed as a commercial expansion plan that is presented as a bilateral project between countries, with mutual and reciprocal benefit. Armed Forces Modernization Plan is linked to this geostrategic plan. In 2040 China will have six fully operational aircraft carriers and others two carriers could be about to enter service. The Chinese Navy needs a network of naval bases spread throughout the world to reach its full expeditionary capacity .
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New technologies and especially Social Network Analysis (SNA) has become major players in current conflicts. Here You will know the possibilities of the new technological panorama for SNA and you will approach the possibilities of these... more
New technologies and especially Social Network Analysis (SNA) has become major players in current conflicts. Here You will know the possibilities of the new technological panorama for SNA and you will approach the possibilities of these tools in the current conflicts.
Today the study of social networks has had great development as a result of its proliferation on data treatment, Internet  and analysis programs. SNA has a great importance in the field of Security and Defense, because its a very useful tool for the fight against terrorism and returned fighters. And for the military field because it facilitates the fight against the IEDs. In this paper this topic is treated from a practical perspective.
There are some imaginary animals that are being used as metaphors to analyze traumatic events that could shake our societies. Swans, Elephants, Jellyfish and Rhinos are been using by intelligent analyst, scientists or even political... more
There are some imaginary animals that are being used as metaphors to analyze traumatic events that could shake our societies. Swans, Elephants, Jellyfish and Rhinos are been using by intelligent analyst, scientists or even political analysts to prevent unforeseen crisis.  We are in an accelerated and sustained process of change that is completely different from last century. New issues and great unknowns are frequent today. El siglo XXI ha traído un proceso de cambio acelerado y sostenido en el tiempo, que plantea novedades y grandes incógnitas en el escenario mundial. Las relaciones internacionales ahora son más inestables y están sacudidas por crisis que con frecuencia son imprevistas. En este contexto la identificación precoz de los riesgos y la construcción de sociedades más resilientes ocupa ahora un lugar central. Por este motivo han surgido algunas herramientas que nos ayudan a reflexionar sobre las relaciones internacionales y sus acontecimientos más severos. En este documento pre-sentamos algunos animales imaginarios que están siendo utilizados como metáforas por economistas, científicos o analistas políticos para analizar sucesos que podrían sobrevenir.
Spanish-Chinese diplomatic relations began in 1973, but until year 2000 Spain did not include Asia among Spanish Foreign Action priorities. Several bilateral treaties were signed before Spain joined the European Economic Community in... more
Spanish-Chinese diplomatic relations began in 1973, but until year 2000 Spain did not include Asia among Spanish Foreign Action priorities. Several bilateral treaties were signed before Spain joined the European Economic Community in 1986. From that date Spain benefited from the Agreement on Trade and Economic Cooperation signed by the EEC in 1985. This document analyzes the evolution of bilateral relations in order to know the real interests of each country and understand nowadays bilateral relations status. Finally, some guidelines are suggested to develop bilateral relations.
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The great migrations will lead the 21st century and the European Union is one of the most prosperous and secure regions of the world. This region attracts people from all over the world. For this reason, the EU has designed and applied an... more
The great migrations will lead the 21st century and the European Union is one of the most prosperous and secure regions of the world. This region attracts people from all over the world. For this reason, the EU has designed and applied an Integral Approach to respond to migrations. This Integral approach seeks to strengthen societies, their political and economic structures and governance in the countries of origin and transit of migrants. The Common Foreign Policy and the European Migration Agenda is an expression of the EU’s will to move forward in the European integration process.
The European Union has achieved a huge effort to manage Mediterranean Migration Crisis since 2014. Advance of populism in Europe or Brexit are indirect consequences of this crisis. But European Union has come out strengthened thanks to... more
The European Union has achieved a huge effort to manage Mediterranean Migration Crisis since 2014. Advance of populism in Europe or Brexit are indirect consequences of this crisis. But European Union has come out strengthened thanks to manage with success migration crisis and thanks the way that it is preparing for the future. This paper analyzes these aspects and concludes that European Union will be success into integration process if it will be successful in its External Action. RESUMEN. La Crisis Migratoria en el Mediterráneo ha exigido desde el año 2014 un enorme esfuerzo a la Unión Europea. Algunas de las consecuencias indirectas de esta crisis han sido el avance de los populismos en Europa o el Brexit. La Unión Europea en este periodo ha salido fortalecida, gracias al acierto con el que está gestionando la crisis y gracias a los esfuerzos realizados en prepararse para los retos del futuro. En este documento se analizan estos aspectos y se concluye que el éxito del proceso de integración de la Unión Europea dependerá del éxito de su Acción Exterior.
European Union is changing the future of migration investing in food, security and rural development. In January 2018 Frontex's new mission in the Mediterranean called Themis replaces the Triton mission launched in 2014. Flows of... more
European Union is changing the future of migration investing in food, security and rural development. In January 2018 Frontex's new mission in the Mediterranean called Themis replaces the Triton mission launched in 2014. Flows of irregular migrants crossing the Central Mediterranean are not a recent phenomenon, but European Union External Action Service is applying and integral approach that not only invest in control borders, security, visas and but also in food security and rural development.
President Donald Trump suggested creating a new military branch dedicated to space warfare in California on March 14 2018. Today spatial domain is crucial to protect domestic security and expeditionary Armed Forces. Russian Federation... more
President Donald Trump suggested creating a new military branch dedicated to space warfare in California on March 14 2018. Today spatial domain is crucial to protect domestic security and expeditionary Armed Forces. Russian Federation approved in 2014 an extraordinary budget to modernize and expand its spatial capabilities in 2020. And China is the third spatial power that is giving very cheap satellite launch services to other countries. Intelligence reports are suggesting that Russia and China are trying to develop lasers that could blast satellites out.
The transformation People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is the more important issue in its military and business strategy. China is trying to have two operational naval groups ready to deploy in 2020, for this reason China is building up... more
The transformation People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is the more important issue in its military and business strategy. China is trying to have two operational naval groups ready to deploy in 2020, for this reason China is building up several aircraft carriers. The first target for naval industry and PLAN is to have 6 aircraft carriers operationally ready in 2040. Read More at: https://goo.gl/DHXzZk
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The world is changing faster than at any time in human history. If you want to know trends changing the future you need to read NATO, European Union and other institutions analysis. But we read them for you and we show you some future... more
The world is changing faster than at any time in human history. If you want to know trends changing the future you need to read NATO, European Union and other institutions analysis. But we read them for you and we show you some future risk and opportunities. The reflections gathered here should guide politicians and strategists in charge of leading the societies in which we live.
2035. TENDENCIAS GLOBALES. El mundo está cambiando más rápido que en cualquier otro momento de la historia. Para conocer las tendencias que cambian el futuro hemos estudiado el análisis que hacen algunas instituciones como la Unión Europea y OTAN. Aquí señalamos algunos riesgos y oportunidades que nos encontraremos próximamente.  Estas reflexiones deberían guiar a los políticos y estrategas encargados de liderar las sociedades en que vivimos.
Conflict analysis is the systematic study of the causes, actors, and dynamics of conflict. Any method of conflict analysis must apply a socio-cultural approach to understand of the dynamics, structure, social networks and the... more
Conflict analysis is the systematic study of the causes, actors, and dynamics of conflict. Any method of conflict analysis must apply a socio-cultural approach to understand of the dynamics, structure, social networks and the relationships between the society and  territory of the conflict.

This paper reviews some methods for the assessment and analysis of  conflicts, emphasizing the importance of the socio-cultural information  obtaining stage.
Anthropology links present to past and give us the opportunity to understand the future. Spain launched its International Relation Framework Strategy for Asia-Pacific in 2000, but Spain have old territorial claims in this area.... more
Anthropology links present to past and give us the opportunity to understand the future. Spain launched its International Relation Framework Strategy for Asia-Pacific in 2000, but Spain have old territorial claims in this area. Anthropology and history give us some relevant information on this subject.
Operational Anthropology is information obtention process for Socio-Cultural Intelligence. Socio-Cultural Intelligence is an important subject into diplomatic activities, military and security missions and operations and bussines relations.
Forty years after the beginning of diplomatic relations between the European Union and China, the two partners are linked by a strong relationship resulting from a continuing diplomatic and commercial effort. In this paper we try to... more
Forty years after the beginning of diplomatic relations between the European Union and China, the two partners are linked by a strong relationship resulting from a continuing diplomatic and commercial effort. In this paper we try to approach to these relations from the perspective of the European Union. European Union top institutions leaders lead the bilateral relationship. The strengthening of the EU's External Action Service and the launch of A Global Strategy for the European Union, both issues seems to promote that European diplomacy is more firm than ever defending its principles and interests.

Cuarenta años después del inicio de las relaciones diplomáticas entre la Unión Europea y China, los dos socios se encuentran vinculados por una fuerte relación resultado de un continuado esfuerzo diplomático y comercial. En este documento revisamos estas relaciones desde la perspectiva de la Unión Europea, que ha utilizado de manera continuada a los máximos responsables de sus instituciones para liderar la relación bilateral. Hoy en día, después de la publicación de la Estrategia Global de Acción Exterior de la UE, y el fortalecimiento del Servicio de Acción Exterior de la UE, parece que la diplomacia europea es más firme que nunca en la defensa de sus principios e intereses.
Tribute to Ignacio Echeverria, Spanish heroe & victim of London Terrorist attack on june 2017. Ignacio Echeverría gathers many virtues of a nowadays hero, for example: altruism, integrity, willingness to serve, courage, self-denial or... more
Tribute to Ignacio Echeverria, Spanish heroe & victim of London Terrorist attack on june 2017.

Ignacio Echeverría gathers many virtues of a nowadays hero, for example: altruism, integrity, willingness to serve, courage, self-denial or surrender to others. Some of these virtues are traditionally considered military attributes, but they are not exclusive characteristics of a soldier. These virtues also belong to those people who are governed themselves at every time by their own personal commitment, like Ignacio did. Among these virtues discipline and integrity are cornerstones. The integrity to know what correspond do and the discipline to do it. Ignacio could not help doing what he had to do on June 4.He was coherent with the values that always inspired him: honesty and rectitude. His professional commitment as an analyst for the prevention of money laundering or his private life next to his family and friends is certainly an example of service to others. Ignacio could not choose t o continue being an anonymous hero; he only acted according to his principles.

Homenaje a Ignacio Echeverria, heroe del atentado de Londres de Junio de 2017.
En la figura de Ignacio Echeverría se reúnen algunas de las características de un héroe de nuestro tiempo: altruismo, integridad, voluntad de servicio, valor, abnegación o entrega a los demás. Algunas de ellas se consideran tradicionalmente vir tudes militares, pero no se trata de características privativas de un militar, sino que lo son de aquellas personas que como Ignacio se rigen en todo momento por un compromiso personal. Entre estas virtudes la disciplina y la integridad ocupan un lugar pre eminente. Disciplina para hacer lo que corresponde e integridad para saber de qué se trata. Ignacio el pasado 3 de junio de 2017, actuó como cualquier otro día, con la misma honestidad y rectitud que le inspiraban sus valores. Su compromiso profesional como analista de prevención de blanqueo de capitales o su vida privada al lado de los suyos, es sin duda un ejemplo de servicio a los demás. Ignacio no pudo elegir continuar siendo un héroe anónimo, so lo actuó conforme a sus principios.
European Union approach to migration is tailor-made featuring development, diplomacy, mobility, legal migration, border management, readmission and return. European Union is working with their international partners to ensure shared... more
European Union approach to migration is tailor-made featuring development, diplomacy, mobility, legal migration, border management, readmission and return. European Union is working with their international partners to ensure shared global responsibilities and solidarity.
NATO Nations are interested to know social trends evolve, because NATO need to know changes in society, technology, economy or environment to protect a nd defend Alliance territory and populations in the new operational contexts. This is... more
NATO Nations are interested to know social trends evolve, because NATO need to know changes in society, technology, economy or environment to protect a nd defend Alliance territory and populations in the new operational contexts. This is the aim of the Strategic Foresight Analysis 2017 Report. This paper try to improve future societies resilience (the capacity to bounce back after a traumatic event) to im prove stability in the future in which allied forces will have to be deployed.

El Análisis Estratégico sobre las grandes tendencias mundiales realizado por OTAN en 2017, prevé algunos cambios que afectaran a la economía, la sociedad, los recursos naturales, la política y la tecnología. Estos cambios afectaran de manera importante a los habitantes de las grandes ciudades. Por ello este trabajo propone un enfoque para aumentar la resiliencia de las ciudades como herramienta para  conseguir entornos más seguros.
Cabeza de Vaca participó en la primera expedición europea de Norteamérica. En 1528 desembarcó en Jungle Prada Site (Saint Petersburg, Florida). Allí comenzó una aventura que duró nueve años y que terminó después de recorrer más de 2.000... more
Cabeza de Vaca participó en la primera expedición europea de Norteamérica. En 1528 desembarcó en Jungle Prada Site (Saint Petersburg, Florida). Allí comenzó una aventura que duró nueve años y que terminó después de recorrer más de 2.000 Kms en Sinaloa, México. Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca fue el primer europeo que hizo una descripción de Norteamérica y de las gentes que allí vivían. Por eso es considerado el primer etnógrafo de América del Norte
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This summer there has been three major developments in the European and global geopolitical context. These facts are the decision of the UK to leave the European Union, the publication of the Global Strategy for Foreign Action and... more
This summer there has been three major developments in the European and global geopolitical context. These facts are the decision of the UK to leave the European Union, the publication of the Global Strategy for Foreign Action and Security of the European Union and the publication of White Paper 2016 on German Security Policy. This paper will let us a better comprehension of the relationship of the German White Paper and its implications in political and strategic terms for the European Union.

Este verano, durante los meses de junio y julio se han sucedido tres acontecimientos de importancia en el contexto geopolítico europeo y mundial. Nos referimos a la decisión del Reino Unido de abandonar la Unión Europea, a la publicación de la Estrategia Global de Acción Exterior y de seguridad de la Unión Europea y a la Publicación del Libro Blanco alemán de la defensa. En este documento tratamos de entender este último y sus implicaciones en términos políticos y estratégicos para la Unión Europea.
European Council called the High Representative to prepare the new European Security Strategy in June 2015. This strategy should be presented to European leaders in June 2016. Member States have participated actively and intensively, as... more
European Council called the High Representative to prepare the new European Security Strategy in June 2015. This strategy should be presented to European leaders in June 2016. Member States have participated actively and intensively, as well as European institutions and civil society in the process of developing this strategy. This strategy, entitled Vision Shared, Common Action: A stronger Europe, reflects a strategic vision of Europe that is part of a common ground and presents a common way forward on foreign policy, security and defence.

RESUMEN. En junio de 2015 el Consejo Europeo encargó al alto representante de la Unión para Asuntos Exteriores y Política de Seguridad la nueva estrategia que debía ser presentada en junio de 2016 a los líderes europeos. La elaboración de esta estrategia ha sido resultado de un proceso abierto y transparente en el que los Estados miembros han participado de manera activa e intensa, así como las instituciones europeas y la sociedad civil. La estrategia, titulada Visión Compartida, Acción Común: Una Europa más fuerte, recoge una visión estratégica de Europa en la que se parte de una base común para avanzar de manera conjunta en política exterior, seguridad y defensa
The nature of social sciences and the future of International Relationships as independent discipline is need to be revised. We identify three generations of social sciences; the last one of them is characterized by interdisciplinary... more
The nature of social sciences and the future of International Relationships as independent discipline is need to be revised. We identify three generations of social sciences; the last one of them is characterized by interdisciplinary sciences. We also discussed about the importance of General Systems Theory as a tool for International Relations understanding. We propose an integrated vision of the social sciences to reach better understanding and driving of International Relations. We analyzed the process that we call Post-Conflict in El Salvador. We have chosen this example to show the importance of holistic point of view. If you are not able to understand post conflict process, you won’t be able to drive the society towards development, governance and the eradication of poverty and transnational crime.
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The point of view to study Korean Peninsula region frequently is the perspective of the conflict between the Republic of Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. In this paper we try to approach to this region from the Spanish... more
The point of view to study Korean Peninsula region frequently is the perspective of the conflict between the Republic of Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. In this paper we try to approach to this region from the Spanish perspective. Therefore we study Spanish relations with these two countries. We also try to discover what the most important issues are playing in case of resolution of this conflict and its implications for international relations.

La Península Coreana frecuentemente es estudiada desde la perspectiva del conflicto entre la República de Corea y la República Popular Democrática de Corea. En este documento tratamos de acercarnos al entorno regional desde la perspectiva española. Por ello estudiamos las relaciones que mantiene España con estos dos países. También tratamos de conocer cuáles son los factores más importantes en juego para la posible resolución de este conflicto y sus implicaciones en las relaciones
internacionales.
The Spanish National Security Council approved its First National Energy Security Strategy on 20th July 2015. The Spanish National Security Strategy approved by the current government in 2013, established the commitment to launch National... more
The Spanish National Security Council approved its First National Energy Security Strategy on 20th July 2015. The Spanish National Security Strategy approved by the current government in 2013, established the commitment to launch National Energy Security Strategy that today we analyze.

This strategy about Energy Security is added to other two Spanish national security strategies that were launched in 2013: National Maritime Security Strategy and National cyber security Strategy.
The Energetic Security is an important subject in European Union. There are several initiatives that gather several European Union Member States by regional energetic objectives. This paper shows energetic European context from Spanish... more
The Energetic Security is an important subject in European Union. There are several initiatives that gather several European Union Member States by regional energetic objectives. This paper shows energetic European context from Spanish point of view. This approach allows us better comprehension of The Spanish Energetic Security Strategy launched in July 2015.The Spanish National Security Council approved its First National Energy Security Strategy on 20th July 2015. The Spanish National Security Strategy approved by the current government in 2013, established the commitment to launch National Energy Security Strategy that today we analyze. This strategy about Energy Security is added to other two Spanish national security strategies that were launched in 2013: National Maritime Security Strategy and National cyber security Strategy.

El Consejo de Seguridad Nacional celebrado el 20 de julio de 2015, dio el visto bueno a un documento estratégico en un ámbito clave para España como es la energía: La Estrategia de Seguridad Energética Nacional. Su aprobación obedece al compromiso del actual Gobierno con el Proyecto de la Seguridad Nacional que se inició en 2013. Así, la Estrategia de Seguridad Energética
Nacional se suma a las estrategias ya existentes en materia de seguridad marítima y de ciberseguridad, ambas aprobadas a finales de 2013.
On Friday February 6th 2015 The White House released the new National Security Strategy (NSS).This is the President Obama’s second one NSS and fourth since the terrorist attacks on the twin towers in 2001. Since president George W. Bush... more
On Friday February 6th 2015 The White House released the new National Security Strategy (NSS).This is the President Obama’s second one NSS and fourth since the terrorist attacks on the twin towers in 2001. Since president George W. Bush is usual to publish a NSS by legislature. This paper analyzes the last National Security Strategies: 2002, 2006, 2010 and 2015. The first two produced by George W. Bush and the last two by Barack H. Obama. We look for a comprehensive point of view for understanding what kind of relationships exists between the budget reduction in Defense of the Obama administration, the NSS and the way in which the American people understand international relations
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This paper examines the importance of co-development as the key in economic and social stabilization. The co-development could be the tool that the European Economic Community needs for the Mediterranean southern border stabilization.
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XXI century's Security and Defense structures faces new risks and threats. The Cultural Approach is a framework gestated from September 11, 2001, in response to new global threats. Shortly after, US Army defined and implemented a new... more
XXI century's Security and Defense structures faces new risks and threats. The Cultural Approach is a framework gestated from September 11, 2001, in response to new global threats. Shortly after, US Army defined and implemented a new military capability in Iraq and Afghanistan: the Human Terrain Teams. Ten years later, I consider it can useful a review about current status of this capability and what could be its near future. This article develops this issue.
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The importance of social, cultural and antropological aspects began to be appreciated in military operations from 2004. This paper shows  this fenomena
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Territory's studies allow a better knowledge of societies and their social complexity. Geographical techniques provides relevant information but its necssary adpat thios tecniques to build a method. This paper analyzes some agricultural... more
Territory's studies allow a better knowledge of societies and their social complexity. Geographical techniques provides relevant information but its necssary adpat thios tecniques to build a method. This paper analyzes some agricultural and pastoral archaeological societies.
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Site Catchment Analysis (SCA) is a technique to investigate what kind of economic resources supply a human settlement. Archaeologists take this technique as a tool to kown economic coomplexity of past society. Today SCA couldprovide... more
Site Catchment Analysis (SCA) is a technique to investigate what kind of economic resources supply a human settlement. Archaeologists take this technique as a tool to kown economic coomplexity of past society. Today SCA couldprovide information about nowadays setllemnts in low industrializated areas
The MASODA Method helps to facilitate the teaching of international relations and the development of public speaking and argumentation skills. The MASODA Method allows students of international relations and political science degrees to... more
The MASODA Method helps to facilitate the teaching of international relations and the development of public speaking and argumentation skills. The MASODA Method allows students of international relations and political science degrees to develop two basic skills: the analysis of international relations and their capacity for debate and argumentation based on quality public speaking
The demographic growth, food crises and armed conflicts will continue pushing people to irregular immigration to Europe. In the Sahel region, this situation is particularly evident because violent conflicts are creating first internally... more
The demographic growth, food crises and armed conflicts will continue pushing people to irregular immigration to Europe. In the Sahel region, this situation is particularly evident because violent conflicts are creating first internally displaced persons and later irregular international migration. The European Union has established the "Integrated Approach" to manage migration.  This approach is focus on preventing irregular migrants from dying at the sea. For this reason the EU funds support projects that develop the economy and promote the employment of women and young people in countries of transit and origin of migrants. The EU also fights against mafias that trafficking in human beings and supports the return of those who cannot achieve refugee status.
Il volume promuove gli interessi della cooperazione internazionale, in particolare con gli Stati membri, gli attori e le parti interessate dell'Unione Europea, al fine di conoscere meglio e, per quanto possibile, rafforzare i sistemi... more
Il volume promuove gli interessi della cooperazione internazionale, in particolare con gli Stati membri, gli attori e le parti interessate dell'Unione Europea, al fine di conoscere meglio e, per quanto possibile, rafforzare i sistemi territoriali e di sicurezza nell'area Schengen attraverso la tutela di diritti individuali che siano civili, politici, economici, sociali, culturali, sia in grado di gestire in modo maturo le sfide della migrazione e le potenziali minacce future alle frontiere europee.
Il volume promuove gli interessi della cooperazione internazionale, in particolare con gli Stati membri, gli attori e le parti interessate dell’Unione Europea, al fine di conoscere meglio e, per quanto possibile, rafforzare i sistemi... more
Il volume promuove gli interessi della cooperazione internazionale, in particolare con gli Stati membri, gli attori e le parti interessate dell’Unione Europea, al fine di conoscere meglio e, per quanto possibile, rafforzare i sistemi territoriali e di sicurezza nell’area Schengen. Lo spazio Schengen, attivo dagli anni 1990, viene analizzato con lo scopo di filtrare le prospettive chiave della natura territoriale con cui l’Unione si confronta spesso in questi ultimi anni, non solo per gli aspetti critici che caratterizzano la sua complessità transfrontaliera, ma anche e soprattutto per i meccanismi decisionali che interagiscono con i cittadini. Una crescente frammentazione sembra scaturire da fenomeni come l’intolleranza nei confronti delle diversità, tanto da rendere necessario evidenziare come il legame tra sicurezza interna ed esterna, attraverso la tutela di diritti individuali che siano civili, politici, economici, sociali, culturali, sia in grado di gestire in modo maturo le sfide della migrazione e le potenziali minacce future alle frontiere europee.
An Special Event at Mount Vernon Celebrates Ties between Spain and the United States. During an event on October 30 2019, George Washington’s Mount Vernon hosted Senator Tim Kaine; Duke Buchan, U.S Ambassador to Spain and Andorra; and... more
An Special Event at Mount Vernon Celebrates Ties between Spain and the United States. During an event on October 30 2019, George Washington’s Mount Vernon hosted Senator Tim Kaine; Duke Buchan, U.S Ambassador to Spain and Andorra; and Santiago Cabanas, the Spanish Ambassador to the U.S.; among many other dignitaries to commemorate the 240th anniversary of Official Support from the Kingdom of Spain to the 13 American colonies.
This paper about Cabeza de Vaca, The Odyssey of the Spanish Soldier who made possible the First Global Era in History, remembers these old ties between Spain and the United States.
The Spanish colonized more than twenty of the current United States, from Florida to Alaska, including the entire Pacific Coast and California, as far east as the English colonies along the Missouri River ; and they left an indelible trace that must  be brought back from oblivion. Read more at paper edition ISBN: 978-84-9091-392-5
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En julio de 2016 la Unión Europea ha hecho pública una Nueva Estrategia Global titulada: Visión Compartida, Acción Común: Una Europa más fuerte. Esta Estrategia promueve una serie de políticas e instrumentos, entre las que la ayuda... more
En julio de 2016 la Unión Europea ha hecho pública una Nueva Estrategia Global titulada: Visión Compartida, Acción Común: Una Europa más fuerte. Esta Estrategia promueve una serie de políticas e instrumentos, entre las que la ayuda humanitaria y la resiliencia ocupan un lugar importante para el desarrollo de la Política Exterior y la Seguridad y Defensa Común. Para entender mejor la apuesta de la Unión Europea por una “una solidaridad global” se analizan algunos conceptos como son la evolución de la cooperación al desarrollo o  las operaciones humanitarias.. Hasta llegar  al concepto de resiliencia en la nueva Estrategia de Política Exterior y Defensa de la Unión Europea. La resiliencia es un elemento central de la Acción Exterior, de la Seguridad y la Defensa de la Unión Europea. Este elemento fortalece y protege a las sociedades de crisis y conflictos. El desafió de la Unión Europea en palabras de la Alta Representante para la Política Exterior de la Unión Europea, Federica Mogherini,  es si se conseguirá  pasar de la teoría a la práctica.
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When two parties sign a peace agreement it is understood that the conflict between them has ended. At this moment begins a complex process aiming to achieve the stabilization of the area in conflict: This process is what we call... more
When two parties sign a peace agreement it is understood that the conflict between them has ended. At this moment begins a complex process aiming to achieve the stabilization of the area in conflict: This process is what we call Post-Conflict. In this paper we analyze the recent experience of the Spanish Armed Forces in several post conflict experiences: Balkans, Afghanistan and Lebanon. This paper complements other study focused on El Salvador's Armed Forces experiences in post conflict. Each one of the experiences that we have analyzed has their own specifications and different processes started after the peace agreement. There are common factors in all cases, such as the weakness of the basic structures of the state: administrative organization, community services, security, etc. The correct development and consolidation of these structures is essential for final country stabilization and society protection.
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The implications of social, economic, information and political development in a globalized world make interactions between actors in any conflict that do not follow a linear sequence in interests, actions and consequences. These... more
The implications of social, economic, information and political development in a globalized world make interactions between actors in any conflict that do not follow a linear sequence in interests, actions and consequences. These interactions create undesired end states that recommend consider that the purely descriptive method is not an option for understanding the conflicts that arise or remain in certain areas of the world. Unable to synthesize a unique method of study and analysis valid for all types of conflicts the working group shows as example, a study where phases of the study and different types of components to be analyzed and studied provide various possible methodologies for them.
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This book launched the trend called Archaeogeography. The Archaeogeography is an integrated method that studies territory in which social groups lived and improved comprehensive knowledge of studied society. Assessment process is called... more
This book launched  the trend called Archaeogeography.
The Archaeogeography is an integrated method that studies territory in which social groups lived and improved comprehensive knowledge of studied society. Assessment process is called **Archaeogeographical Method** and it includes several tools as Geographical Information Systems (GIS ) between other tools.
A lo largo de las 325 páginas que componen este libro, nos encontraremos con varios registros de lectura. El formato general, que engloba el cuerpo de texto y abundantes notas a pie de página, responde a una finalidad académica, que es la... more
A lo largo de las 325 páginas que componen este libro, nos encontraremos con varios registros de lectura. El formato general, que engloba el cuerpo de texto y abundantes notas a pie de página, responde a una finalidad académica, que es la prioritaria. No obstante, el primer capítulo destaca por su carácter más histórico-narrativo, en el que se va contando la formación de lo que un día fue el Virreinato de la Nueva Castilla desde la herencia dejaba por el Imperio de los Incas o Tahuantinsuyo. El segundo, posee una naturaleza netamente filosófica, ya que en él se nos exponen las ideas principales sobre la justicia social del filósofo norteamericano John Rawls. En el tercero y último, el tono es más bien argumentativo-descriptivo; adherida a las razones que justifican el razonamiento que se va desarrollando aparece una relación de hechos y datos históricos que funcionan como refuerzo de los discursos planteados. En cuanto al contenido, el texto nos sitúa provocadoramente ante una visión políticamente incorrecta de la obra de los europeos en el Nuevo Mundo. Lo hace sencillamente, sin prejuicios nacionalistas ni complejos ideológicos, diríamos más bien de una manera suficientemente documentada.
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This book contains the work of military and academic practitioners committed to understanding and influencing nation’s adversaries. The ideas put forth by these authors represent efforts on how to operationalize scientifically informed... more
This book contains the work of military and academic practitioners committed to understanding and influencing nation’s adversaries. The ideas put forth by these authors represent efforts on how to operationalize scientifically informed approaches to understanding and influencing our adversaries.
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El libro “Integraciones y desintegraciones sociales. Pobreza, migraciones, refugio”, recoge los contenidos tratados en el XXI Congreso de la Asociación Castellano Manchega de Sociología, que fue en Noviembre de 2016.Todos los temas... more
El libro “Integraciones y desintegraciones sociales. Pobreza, migraciones, refugio”, recoge los contenidos tratados en el XXI Congreso de la Asociación Castellano Manchega de Sociología, que fue en Noviembre de 2016.Todos los temas tratados son asuntos de actualidad de investigación en el campo de la Sociología.
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Existen diferentes modelos de Comunicación, pero se debe de conseguir una comunicación efectiva en la gestión de crisis, que siempre debe ser oportuna y veráz. There are different models of communication, but you must get effective... more
Existen diferentes modelos de Comunicación, pero se debe de conseguir una comunicación efectiva en la gestión de crisis, que siempre debe ser oportuna y veráz.

There are different models of communication, but you must get effective communication in crisis management, which should always be timely and true.
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La resiliencia es importante en la gestión de las crisis y tras el hecho traumático. Conseguir ciudades resilientes debe ser un objetivo de las Estrategias de Seguridad Nacionales. Resilience concept and tools are very important in... more
La resiliencia es importante en la gestión de las crisis y tras el hecho traumático. Conseguir ciudades resilientes debe ser un objetivo de las Estrategias de Seguridad Nacionales.

Resilience concept and tools are very important in crisis management and after the traumatic events. Achieving resilient cities must be a target of the National Security Strategies.
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El origen de las unidades militares de Cazadores de Montaña en España está asociado a los voluntarios de Aragón y Cataluña. Estas tropas fueron creadas en el siglo XVIII para defender la frontera pirenaica, pero enseguida se convirtieron... more
El origen de las unidades militares de Cazadores de Montaña en España está asociado a los voluntarios de Aragón y Cataluña. Estas tropas fueron creadas en el siglo XVIII para defender la frontera pirenaica, pero enseguida se convirtieron en valiosas tropas expedicionarias. Algunos de sus hechos de armas han sido merecedores del más alto reconocimiento. Entre ellas: La defensa heroica de San Juan de Ulúa en la guerra de la independencia de Méjico, la batalla de Castillejos dirigidos por el general Prim o sus misiones recientes en Bosnia, Albania, Kosovo o  Afganistán
Clase impartida en VI Curso de Verano La Política de Seguridad y Defensa como herramienta al servicio de la Acción Exterior y de la Marca España
A huge archaeological site from Chalcolithic to the Middle Bronze Age in Madrid
There are some imaginary animals that are being used as metaphors to analyze traumatic events that could shake our societies. Swans, Elephants, Jellyfish and Rhinos are been using by intelligent analyst, scientists or even political... more
There are some imaginary animals that are being used as metaphors to
analyze traumatic events that could shake our societies. Swans,
Elephants, Jellyfish and Rhinos are been using by intelligent analyst,
scientists or even political analysts to prevent unforeseen crisis. We are
in an accelerated and sustained process of change that is completely different from last century. New issues and great unknowns are
frequent today. If you want to come into risk prevention, you should follow the beasts of international relations in this link: https://goo.gl/NX3to9
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The European Union institutions have made a major effort in the fight against terrorism during last times. EU fighting against terrorism began before Madrid railway massacre in 2004. Anti terrorism initiative demands better cooperation... more
The European Union institutions have made a major effort in the fight
against terrorism during last times. EU fighting against terrorism began
before Madrid railway massacre in 2004. Anti terrorism initiative
demands better cooperation between EU Institutions, Agencies and
Member States.
This paper is a tribute to Ignacio Echeverría. Ignacio is a Spanish hero
that who lived fighting against money laundering into banking
institutions and he died hitting with his skateboard to several terrorists
in London’s Terrorist Attack in June 2017. Thank-you Ignacio. Read
more… https://goo.gl/v27bsz
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The European Union is changing the future of migration investing in food security and rural development. In January 2018 Frontex’s new mission in the Mediterranean called Themis replaces the Triton mission launched in 2014. Flows of... more
The European Union is changing the future of migration investing in food security and rural development. In January 2018 Frontex’s new mission in the Mediterranean called Themis replaces the Triton mission launched in 2014. Flows of irregular migrants crossing the Central Mediterranean are not a recent phenomenon, but European Union External Action Service is applying and integral approach that not only invest in control borders, security, visas and but also in food security and rural development. Read More at: https://goo.gl/PXxPNe.
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European Union attracts people from all over the world. For this reason, the EU has applied an Integral Approach to respond to migrations. This Integral approach seeks to strengthen societies in the countries of origin and transit of... more
European Union attracts people from all over the world. For this reason, the EU has applied an Integral Approach to respond to migrations. This Integral approach seeks to strengthen societies in the countries of
origin and transit of migrants.  Read more at: https://goo.gl/e2941N
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The implications of political, economic, information and other aspects  in a globalized world make interaction between actors in any conflict that allows us understanding conflicts worldwide
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Anthropology links present to past and give us the opportunity to
understand the future. Anthropology must be used as a tool to understand nowadays international relations
Cabeza de Vaca participated in the First European expedition of North
America, when he landed at Jungle Prada Site (Saint Petersburg,
Florida) in 1528, he began  an adventure that lasted nine years  after travelling more than 1,200 milles
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Operational Anthropology is information obtention process for Socio-Cultural Intelligence. Socio-Cultural Intelligence is an important subject into diplomatic activities, military and security missions and operations and bussines relations
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U.S. Army shuts down Human Terrain System in 2015. Human Terrain Program placed anthropologists and other scholars with military units in Iraq and Afghanistan and set off huge debate over scholarly ethics.
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Social Network Analysis (SNA) has great importance in Security and Defense because is a very useful tool fighting against terrorism and returned fighters. If you want to know about this topic from a practical perspective, you have to read... more
Social Network Analysis (SNA) has great importance in Security and Defense because is a very useful tool fighting against terrorism and returned fighters. If you want to know about this topic from a practical perspective, you have to read this information
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Spanish-Chinese diplomatic relations began in 1973, but several bilateral treaties were signed before Spain joined the European Economic Community in 1986.
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European Union bodies and their leaders promote an European strategy towards China more firm than ever, defending their interest and based in his own principles
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Xi Jinping has called for “absolute loyalty” from the military in a speech to leaders of the People's Liberation Army. The transformation People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is the more important issue in its military and business... more
Xi Jinping has called for “absolute loyalty” from the military in a speech to leaders of the People's Liberation Army. The transformation People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is the more important issue in its military and business strategy. China is trying to have two operational naval groups ready to deploy in 2020, for this reason China is building up several aircraft carriers. The first target for naval industry and PLAN is to have 6 aircraft carriers operationally ready in 2040
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China’s Global Strategy is a geostrategic plan to control maritime and land communication routes. Armed Forces Modernization Plan is linked to this geostrategic plan.
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El gran desarrollo de los sistemas espaciales, gestionados en buena parte por empresas privadas, entraña nuevos riesgos que deben contemplarse desde el ámbito de la seguridad y la defensa. De hecho el departamento de Defensa de Estados... more
El gran desarrollo de los sistemas espaciales, gestionados en buena parte por empresas privadas, entraña nuevos riesgos que deben contemplarse desde el ámbito de la seguridad y la defensa. De hecho el departamento de Defensa de Estados Unidos está realizando una recomendación sobre la posible creación de un nuevo ejército dedicado al espacio. De lo que no cabe duda es que hoy en día se depende de los sistemas espaciales en cualquier despliegue. El establecimiento de las comunicaciones, la selección y seguimiento de objetivos o la previsión meteorológica requieren de este tipo de sistemas.
El mundo está cambiando más rápido que en cualquier otro momento de la historia. Por este motivo la OTAN, la Unión Europea y España coinciden en que es necesario conocer las grandes tendencias globales que están transformando el mundo. El... more
El mundo está cambiando más rápido que en cualquier otro momento de la historia. Por este motivo la OTAN, la Unión Europea y España coinciden en que es necesario conocer las grandes tendencias globales que están transformando el mundo. El futuro pertenece a los que se preparan para afrontar los riesgos y oportunidades, sólo estos serán capaces de enfrentarse a él con cierta ventaja. Por ello, los políticos y estrategas tratan de conocerlo para liderar las sociedades en que vivimos.
NEW INTL. CONGRESS ACMS-2019
"Paths of utopia: the social sciences in the new smart partnerships".
Valdepeñas (Ciudad Real, Spain), from 22 to 24 November 2019
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Roads utopia: Social Sciences in the new smart societies. Valdepeñas (Ciudad Real, Spain), from 22 to 24 November 2019 You can paper proposal sent to any desk, up to two proposals per person. The deadline for registration of those who... more
Roads utopia: Social Sciences in the new smart societies.
Valdepeñas (Ciudad Real, Spain), from 22 to 24 November 2019

You can paper proposal sent to any desk, up to two proposals per person.

The deadline for registration of those who have submitted proposal and wish to be included in the program, send or full text for publication is the October 1, 2019.

More Info http://congresoacms.es/participa/
Full Pre-Program:
https://congresoacms.es/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/PRE-PROGRAMA-2019.pdf
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XVIII Premio Fermín Caballero – 2019 Fermín Caballero (Barajas de Melo, Cuenca, 1800 – Madrid, 1876), intelectual liberal que participó activamente en la reconstrucción de España tras la caída del régimen absolutista.... more
XVIII Premio Fermín Caballero – 2019
Fermín  Caballero  (Barajas  de Melo,  Cuenca, 1800 – Madrid,  1876), intelectual  liberal  que participó activamente  en la  reconstrucción  de España tras la  caída  del  régimen  absolutista.  Apoyó  activamente la  política de  Mendizábal  y  ocupó la  cartera de Gobernación  con  Joaquín  María  López  en 1844. Su labor  en el  campo de los  estudios  geográficos  y  agrarios  (Director  de la  Sociedad  Geográfica),  con numerosas  publicaciones    (Nomenclatura    geográfica    de  España,    1834;    Manual    geográfico administrativo  de la  monarquía  española,  1844;  y, especialmente,  Fomento de  la  población  rural, 1863), le  sitúa  claramente  como un  antecesor de los  estudios  de Geografía  Humana y  Sociología Rural.  Su  doble  condición de pionero  de las  ciencias  sociales  y de intelectual  comprometido  convierte el  rescate  de  su  memoria  en  una  obligación  moral  que  la  Asociación  Castellano-Manchega  de Sociología asume sinceramente.

Podrán presentarse a este premio todas las personas de nacionalidad española o residentes en España.
La presentación de originales finalizará el Lunes, 10 de junio de 2019.

https://acms.es/premio-fermin-caballero-2019/
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¿Cómo diseñar la Estrategia de Seguridad Nacional? X Cumbre Internacional de Seguridad y Defensa. Estrategias de seguridad energética nacional: objetivos y líneas de acción. Organizado por la Fundación Global democracia y Desarrollo... more
¿Cómo diseñar la Estrategia de Seguridad Nacional?
X Cumbre Internacional de Seguridad y Defensa.
Estrategias de seguridad energética nacional: objetivos y líneas de acción.
Organizado por la Fundación Global democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode), a través de su Centro de Estudios de Seguridad y Defensa (CESEDE), el Instituto Global de Altos Estudios en Ciencias Sociales (IGLOBAL) y el Capítulo República Dominicana (NFPA).
Inversión: RD$7,500.00 p/p.
Fecha: Del 24 al 25 de octubre de 2018.
Lugar: Sede Funglode.
cesede@funglode.org
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