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Why the European Union's hands are tied over Catalonia

  • Written by Garret Martin, Professorial Lecturer, American University School of International Service
imageA young girl wearing the Spanish flag (right) walks with another young girl wearing an 'estelada,' or independence flag.AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti

In recent weeks, the dispute over Catalonia’s quest for independence from Spain has captivated the attention of many parts of the world.

There is concern about further outbreaks of violence if the...

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