Editorial

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It is with huge pleasure and anticipation that I announce the launch of the Spanish online version of the International Journal of Psychoanalysis - IJP en español (IJP-es). As the third most spoken language in the world, Spanish is also one of the most important IPA languages. We believe that making the IJP more accessible to Spanish speakers is crucial to promoting the interchange between Anglophone and Spanish speaking psychoanalysts, and a significant step in further opening up the IJP to non-English speaking psychoanalysts.

We are privileged that Gustavo Jarast has taken on the position of Associate Editor in charge of IJP en español. Jarast is the editor of the Libro anual de psicoanálisis (Spanish IJP Annual annualsofpsychoanalysis.com) and he hosts the online Spanish Discussion Forum. IJP en español, a project in development for many years, has been met with great enthusiasm, including from our colleagues in Brazil, many of whom welcome reading the IJP in Spanish.

It is already possible for authors to submit papers to the International Journal in Spanish, as is the case with submissions in French, Italian, German and Portuguese. In addition, the IJP Annuals publish a selection of papers once a year in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Greek, and Russian. And with the launch of IJP Open last year authors can now have their work read and discussed in the six languages of submission (English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, and German). These initiatives are all attempts to enhance the development of thought by exchanging ideas across language barriers. We hope that IJP en español will help further international connections. Readers will be able to register for IJP-es at a reduced cost from March ().

The International Journal is well placed to engage with issues of most importance today: what defines psychoanalysis, what are its b