The Rebellion in Catalonia
The militant, nonviolent movement for Catalan self-determination will shape the future of Spanish politics.
The militant, nonviolent movement for Catalan self-determination will shape the future of Spanish politics.
The future of a Catalan Republic does not look bright. But opposition to the central government’s crackdown might yet help usher in a more democratic Spain.
Franco’s legacy and the memory of authoritarian rule in Spain loomed over last week’s Catalan independence referendum—a pivotal episode in a century-long conflict.
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