The collection includes abstracts of monographs that explore various aspects of the socio-political life of post-Franco Spain: the formation and consolidation of democracy, features of political institutions and political culture, the role of the monarchy, shifts in the balance of socio-political forces, national and regional relations , the origins and nature of terrorism in the Basque Country, the main directions of foreign policy.

Ch. Powell. Spain during the years of democracy, 1975 – 2000Political system of Spainpp. Frias. Political culture in Spain: Consciousness, positions and practices. D. Medrano. Divided nations. Classes, politics and nationalism in the Basque Country and Catalonia. Sanchez-Cuenca. ETA is against the state. Strategies of terrorismSpain is a prominent actor on the international stage