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Resilient voices lead safely online
5 December, 2025
Young women confront digital abuse in politics.
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G20 must commit to debt relief
5 December, 2025
As G20 leaders met in Johannesburg last month, they faced a grim reality: many developing-country governments are spending more than they can afford on debt service.
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For Global Cooperation and Solidarity, The 2025 Imperial Springs International Forum Kicks Off in Guangzhou
5 December, 2025
From 1 to 3 December 2025, the 2025 Imperial Springs International Forum, co-hosted by the Australia China Friendship and Exchange Association, the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, the People’s Government of Guangdong Province, and the World Leadership Alliance Club de Madrid, was grandly held at the Imperial Springs International Convention Center in Guangzhou.
Regional Investment in Health is Key for Sustainable Development
3 December, 2025
As the world navigates a pivotal moment in global health and development, one of the most critical pathways to sustainable development is through regional public health.
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AHF: Expresidentes y expertos llaman a Latinoamérica a actuar como bloque ante emergencias sanitarias
3 December, 2025
La región necesita un mecanismo propio de cooperación y coordinación en salud pública.
The G20 Must Follow Through on Debt Relief
2 December, 2025
Governments across Africa, Asia, and Latin America have been forced to cut spending on education, health care, and infrastructure to keep funds flowing to foreign creditors, undermining global stability and prosperity. To break this vicious cycle, G20 leaders must urgently revamp the Common Framework for Debt Treatment.
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Por qué Ucrania no puede ser neutral como lo fue Finlandia: entrevista con Tarja Halonen
2 December, 2025
La expresidenta finlandesa recuerda que la neutralidad de su país en la Guerra Fría fue decisión propia y acordada con la Unión Soviética. Hoy, en cambio, Rusia y Estados Unidos buscan imponérsela a Ucrania. Moscú tenía entonces objetivos más limitados; hoy son expansionistas.
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Ricardo Lagos y el cierre de planta Agrosuper: “La autoridad tiene que hacer respetar la institucionalidad”
2 December, 2025
Ricardo Lagos, expresidente de Chile (2000-2006) y Miembro de Club de Madrid, expresa su desacuerdo con el cierre de la planta de Agrosuper.
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Former Malawi leader Joyce Banda appointed as Global Fairness Initiative Board Chairperson
2 December, 2025
Dr Joyce Banda, former President of Malawi (2012-2014) and Member of Club de Madrid, has been appointed board Chairperson for Global Fairness Initiative, a leading NGO committed to creating more equitable and secure livelihoods for the working poor.
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2025 Imperial Springs Int’l Forum opens in Guangzhou, calling for renewed global cooperation
2 December, 2025
The 2025 Imperial Springs International Forum (ISIF) opened on December 2 in Guangzhou, with global leaders urging deeper cooperation amid intensifying geopolitical fragmentation. This year’s theme, “For Global Cooperation and Solidarity” reflects growing concerns over widening divisions and the weakening of multilateral mechanisms.
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Benefits of Migration for Host Countries: New Report Findings
29 November, 2025
Migration benefits host countries with economic growth and support for aging populations, says new report by Fletcher School professors and Club de Madrid.
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The economic benefits of migration for host countries
29 November, 2025
According to a new report produced by two Fletcher School professors and four graduate students for the Club de Madrid, migration has many benefits for host countries, from economic growth to critical support for systems like Social Security that support ageing populations.
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COP30: Partial Progress but Urgent Climate Action Needed
29 November, 2025
When the world gathered in Glasgow for COP26, the mantra was “building back better.” Two years later, in Sharm El Sheikh, COP27 promised “implementation.” This year, in Belém, Brazil, COP30 arrived with a heavier burden: to finally bridge the gap between lofty rhetoric and the urgent, measurable steps needed to keep 1.5 °C alive.
COP30: Broken Promises, New Hope — A Call to Turn Words into Action
29 November, 2025
When the world gathered in Glasgow for COP26, the mantra was “building back better.” Two years later, in Sharm El Sheikh, COP27 promised “implementation.” This year, in Belém, Brazil, COP30 arrived with a heavier burden: to finally bridge the chasm between lofty rhetoric and the urgent, measurable steps needed to keep 1.5 °C alive.
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The Frontiers Of Growth: What Democracy Means for a Society’s Bottom Line
24 November, 2025
Democracy and development: inseparable allies in building sustainable human progress.
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La importancia de la democracia para el desarrollo
24 November, 2025
Democracia y bienestar socioeconómico: no son bienes separados, sino complementarios.