Is there any federation that includes constitutional mechanisms to prevent the exploitation of one of its members by the remaining members of that federation? And, additionally, is that type of federation possible in Spain?"

"...without a regional consensus or at least a powerful state as partner on the ground, and without a real American commitment and strong and sustained support, declaring independence remains a risky endeavor, albeit a highly popular one."

"By annulling a key element of the EU-Turkey Statement and refusing to accept deported refugees from the Greek islands, the Turkish government is sending a clear, symbolic message that it is finalizing the necessary steps to fully cancel the Statement."

"After 40 years of following national and international news professionally......I have formulated three broad principles about the nature of the contemporary international situation, a triad, at the beginning of the 21st century. "

"...clearly perceives the various domestic and international benefits outweighing the potential costs of the current Syria operation,"