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Why the name<\/strong><\/p>\n

Article 30 of the Spanish Constitution states that \u00abSpanish citizens have the right and the duty to defend Spain\u00bb. We have adopted the name \u00abArticle 30\u00bb as we saw it as a simple and effective way to associate a brand with a message. This initiative aims to become a think tank<\/em> promoting analysis and debate around geostrategic and security matters, especially those which affect our defense posture and policy.<\/p>\n

The road travelled thus far<\/b><\/p>\n

The initiative started in 2013 as a 2.0 platform coinciding with the publishing of the National Security Strategy in Spain, following one of its stated objectives: \u201cthe promotion of a culture of defense\u201d. Today we already have a track record at the service of students, professionals, opinion makers and political leaders, as well as the general population. We believe that the complex matters related to our interests and the threats and challenges we face as a nation have to framed within a wider debate in the larger social spectrum, as they will directly influence our common welfare as a society; our diverse political, historical, social, economic and cultural realities.\u00a0 To this end, we participate in diverse activities, fora and work groups, both at a domestic and international level, we offer opinion pieces and analysis to media and communications groups and content to interested political parties, counting on a diverse community of contributors.<\/p>\n

We do not shy away from Politics<\/strong><\/p>\n

Defense matters are not great vote-winners in elections, but poorly conceived, implemented or inadequately explained defense policies can spell political disaster. Real-life conflict resolution is seldom accompanied by win-win situations which can be sold to the public in politically correct and politically-agreeable messages. Sustained and coherent international efforts towards peace and development are only possible if terms such as \u201cthreats\u201d, \u201cinterests\u201d, \u201csecurity\u201d, \u201cdeterrent\u201d or \u201cmilitary capacity\u201d are as honestly and rationally understood and discussed as \u201ccooperation\u201d and \u201cdiplomacy\u201d.<\/p>\n

In an increasingly globalized world, conflict prevention and resolution affects individual nations ever more intensely and directly. As a social initiative, we thus do not shy away from the political discourse and we do also want to dedicate our time and effort to build a better, and more prepared, society in that respect. It is us citizens who vote and pay taxes, and who therefore should be better informed about what takes place within and beyond our borders and how it affects us. We are part of our country\u2019s defense policy the public sphere, in social media, through fora and debates. We invite you to participate.<\/p>\n

What we do<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our different activities are defined by the statues of the Association:<\/p>\n