BANGLADESH INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AND STRATEGIC STUDIES

CATALONIA CRISIS: EXPLORING THE GENESIS, NATURE AND MOTIVES

Author: Benuka Ferdousi, Nazmul Haque

DOI Link: https://www.doi.org/BIISSj2017v38n4a4

ABSTRACT

The recent independence movement of Catalonia which culminated in declaring independence by Catalan Parliament has duly attracted a great deal of attention of media, academia and political analysts. It is an important development not only for Spain but also for the European Continent where a number of nationalist movements already exist. The article provides an in-depth analysis of the crisis with an aim to find its roots and define its character. It shows that Catalonia crisis originates from economic grievances; identity factor played a secondary role while political grievance acted as a vehicle. It also shows that Catalonia crisis is a revolution led by the middle class with divided support from the working people whereas opposed by the big capitalists.