Spain
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Spain in Biblical Context (Tarshish)
1. Introduction Although Spain is only directly mentioned once in the Bible, it carries symbolic and theological weight as the furthest known western territory within the Roman Empire. Known in antiquity as “Tarshish” (in some interpretations) and later explicitly as “Spain” (Spania), this region represents the edge of the biblical…
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Contested Sovereignty and Asymmetric Autonomy
Contested Sovereignty and Asymmetric Autonomy: A Comparative Study of Subnational Movements and State Responses Abstract This article explores the complex dynamics of contested sovereignty and subnational autonomy through a comparative analysis of seven cases: Québec (Canada), Catalonia (Spain), Kosovo (Serbia), Hong Kong (China), Greenland (Denmark), Taiwan (China), and Hong Kong…
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Catalonia’s Sovereignty Movement
Catalonia’s Sovereignty Movement: Historical and Strategic Implications Introduction Catalonia’s push for independence has emerged as one of Europe’s most significant challenges to state sovereignty within a democratic framework. Rooted in cultural identity and political autonomy, the Catalan movement has tested the limits of Spain’s constitutional order and raised broader questions…