Działalność międzynarodowa Drugiej Republiki Hiszpańskiej
The international activity of the Second Spanish Republic

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this article is to show the international activity of Spain between 1931–1936, the period of the Second Republic. The article attempts to answer the following questions: (1) What exactly was the nature of the reorganization of the Spanish diplomatic structures after the change of regime in 1931? (2) Who was responsible for shaping the foreign policy of Spain during the Second Republic? (3) What were Spain’s relations with key actors on the international stage during this period? (4) How did Spanish activity manifest itself in the forum of the League of Nations? The article analyses and criticizes sources of information and makes a comparative analysis of available publications, chiefly in Spanish. The author concludes that although the Spanish foreign policy during the Second Republic was not impressive, it did reflect the capacity of the state at the time. It was also adapted to the difficult international circumstances and domestic ideological determinants. This policy underwent a transformation – from cultivating the great ideals of pacifism and neutrality to pragmatic neutrality and realism.

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