Discussing geoeconomics with Javier Capapé Aguilar in today’s volatile international context, marked by a significant global democratic backsliding, presents a unique opportunity. Currently, eight out of ten risks are geopolitical in nature, according to the latest Davos 2026 report.
The array of global blocs and actors is also in turmoil, with China and the US increasingly at odds. This paints a global picture in which the European Union must strengthen its strategic autonomy: NATO’s expansion in the East is impossible, and Ukraine stands alone against the world.
This challenging demographic landscape compels us to implement changes.