Basque Conflict in Spain

Beikenova Ainur 20080201

Ibragimova Merey 20080260

Smagulova Amina 20080235

Beginning Spanish SPN 1301

Maria Alberca

30 October 2009

Presentation Outline

Topic   : Basque Conflict in Spain

Introduction

I.  Conflicts are not entities in themselves. They have to be viewed and analyzed within the context of various factors; those that lead to conflict in the first place and also those that keep them fuelled.

II. The Basque conflict in Spain is a result of cultural repression and intolerance.  

III. We propose to examine the Basque conflict with a particular focus on the Spanish interests in the matter and intent to present the historical context of the conflict in a socio-political manner, then move to the cultural implications of the issue, then analyze the cultural conflict that has both been born of and furthered Basque nationalism.

I. Causes of Basque conflict

A. Ideology

B. Culture

II. Consequences of Basque conflict

A. Kidnappings-for-ransom

B. Extortion

C. Terrorist acts

II. Solutions

            A. Refusing to negotiate with who it refers to as terrorists

B. A propaganda war

C. Increase anti-terrorist activities

D. Grant full independence to the Basques subject to a plebiscite within the Basque country

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.Conclusion

  1. The government has to show it is ready to concede some more autonomy to the Basques.
  2. Peace is not possible in the years to come in Spain without a radical reconsideration of the government as well as the unilateral support from both Spaniards and Basques of the dismantling of the Euskadi Ta Askatasuna.

Script

Conflicts are not entities in themselves. They have to be viewed and analyzed within the context of various factors; those that lead to conflict in the first place and ...

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