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By approving its first National Security Strategy, the Spanish government has followed the EU with its European Security Strategy and other European countries such as France, the UK and the Netherlands. The evolution of Spain’s security culture has been the result of three overlapping and long-lasting processes: the democratization of the armed forces, a gradual participation in the main regional organizations and international peace operations, and the politicization of security and defense policies. The adoption of a Security Strategy is a crucial step for Spain to adapt its security and defense policies to a wider approach to security, which includes diplomatic, military, political and foreign aid means.