Sebastiaan Faber

Sebastiaan Faber is a professor of Hispanic studies at Oberlin College. An updated version of his book, Exhuming Franco: Spain's Second Transition, will be published in November.

Ignacio Escolar

The Spanish Media Are the Worst in Europe. These Upstarts Are Trying to Change That. The Spanish Media Are the Worst in Europe. These Upstarts Are Trying to Change That.

A broad range of leftist media projects committed to democracy and transparency have flourished in recent years.

Sep 15, 2015 / Sebastiaan Faber and Bécquer Seguín

Tsipras and Iglesias

Why the Spanish Government Opposes Debt Relief for Greece Why the Spanish Government Opposes Debt Relief for Greece

Any concession to Syriza could translate into an electoral boost for Spain’s own anti-austerity party, Podemos.

Jul 14, 2015 / Sebastiaan Faber and Bécquer Seguín

Podemos’s Prospects

Podemos’s Prospects Podemos’s Prospects

Spain’s newest left party is building on local victories.

Jun 2, 2015 / Sebastiaan Faber and Bécquer Seguín

In Spain’s Seismic Elections, ‘It’s the Victory of David Over Goliath’

In Spain’s Seismic Elections, ‘It’s the Victory of David Over Goliath’ In Spain’s Seismic Elections, ‘It’s the Victory of David Over Goliath’

The country’s political landscape has changed beyond recognition, with left-wing parties gaining everywhere.

May 26, 2015 / Sebastiaan Faber and Bécquer Seguín

Can Podemos Win in Spain?

Can Podemos Win in Spain? Can Podemos Win in Spain?

Just a year after its founding, it’s the country’s leading party.

Jan 14, 2015 / Feature / Sebastiaan Faber and Bécquer Seguín

Garzón on Trial Garzón on Trial

Spanish judge Baltasar Garzón has revolutionized international law--and now faces a suspension that could end his career.

Apr 29, 2010 / Geoff Pingree and Sebastiaan Faber

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