“The nations have no permanent friends or permanent enemies. They have only permanent interests.” Lord PalmerstonFor the last few years we have been insisted that the relationship with Spain is trapped in 1521. That the great diplomatic slope consists in demanding historical apologies. That national dignity depends on Madrid reviewing the Conquest’s file. And yet, next Thursday King Felipe VI will cross the Atlantic, enter the National Palace, m…
“The nations have no permanent friends or permanent enemies. They have only permanent interests.” Lord PalmerstonFor the last few years we have been insisted that the relationship with Spain is trapped in 1521. That the great diplomatic slope consists in demanding historical apologies. That national dignity depends on Madrid reviewing the Conquest’s file. And yet, next Thursday King Felipe VI will cross the Atlantic, enter the National Palace, m…