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Una balanza mide un globo y una bandera nacional.
Globalization

Fifty years since Spain’s withdrawal from Western Sahara: Between principles and national interest

Between principles and national interest: half a century after Spain’s withdrawal from Western Sahara, sympathy for Sahrawi self-determination stands out, but Spain manages diplomatic balances, prioritizing relations with Morocco and internationally, to protect its territorial integrity and regional stability, acknowledging its limited capacity for influence in the conflict with Morocco.

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November 24, 2025
Gráficos y diagramas que ilustran altos niveles de deuda pública a nivel global.
Globalization

How to Stabilize Public Debt in Advanced Economies?

Public debt levels in advanced economies have decreased since the pandemic but remain high. Deficits in 2024 were elevated in most countries and fiscal effort will be required to stabilise debt. In the EU, public debt is projected to increase in the medium term, and although the primary balances required to stabilise debt are feasible, deficit cuts are significant in several countries. Adjustments are complicated due to spending pressures, population ageing and political resistance. Some countries in need of adjustment may be vulnerable to market sentiment changes.

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November 24, 2025
Se han revertido las reducciones de la fuerza laboral federal con altas tasas de rotación de empleados.
Politics

How many employees can the federal government afford to lose before it collapses?

The federal government has made unprecedented personnel cuts, firing and rehiring workers quickly, which has generated criticism and legal demands. Uncertainty has led to employee departures, but also to new hires. Numerous firings have been reversed, especially in critical areas such as national security and public health. Examples include rehiring in the Energy, Agriculture and Health and Human Services departments, showing the inefficiency of the cuts and the risk to the provision of essential services.

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November 21, 2025
Los gráficos muestran una disminución en la adherencia a los medicamentos para el asma durante la pandemia.
Globalization

Vulnerable routines in pediatric health: Lessons from asthma during COVID-19.

The study shows that during the pandemic, adherence to asthma medication in children decreased significantly, especially in the youngest, due to the disruption of family routines. This decline highlights the vulnerability in pediatric care and the importance of maintaining routines in the care of chronic conditions. It emphasizes the need to strengthen pediatric care systems to face large-scale interruptions.

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November 21, 2025