The geopolitical tensions and their economic repercussions They have focused the last current dialogue organized by Proa Communication, held this Thursday at their headquarters in Madrid. The meeting has had the participation of the general Félix Sanz Roldánformer director of the National Intelligence Center (CNI), and the historian and international relations analyst Florentino goalkeeperwho have approached Spain’s position in the global context, according to a press release.
During his speech, Sanz Roldán has analyzed the challenges that Europe faces on security, in a scenario marked by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, China’s boom and changes in the foreign policy of the United States. “Europe must address a change of treaties to recognize defense between Member States. The EU has the instrument, two million well -endowed soldiers, with which to generate a common defense policy, a European identity and chain of command. It is a matter of will, “he said.
The former Chief of the General Staff of the Defense has also warned about the risks that geopolitical unprovision supposes for companies. “The aspects that have to worry about companies are the unpredictability about events. Companies need to make plans, but now it is impossible when, for example, tariffs change from one moment to another, “he said.
“The geopolitics is occupying more space than it corresponds to it and you have to put it in place,” he added. “For example, before the death of the Holy Father, The Pope’s funeral is being interpreted as an occasion for world leaders to meet in Rometalk about geopolitics and try to solve some of the problems that affect us. That is, an event as unique as this becomes a geopolitical fact. “
For its part, Florentino goalkeeper has highlighted the need to train senior executives in international relations and geostrategy, as already happens in countries such as the United Kingdom or France. He has also advocated a more active role of embassies in supporting foreign trade: “In other countries, large commercial contracts close with ambassadors. Foreign trade is done with the State and we must learn to do better. “
Goalkeeper has also referred to the deterioration of the transatlantic relationship, especially for Donald Trump, and the need for Europe to take the initiative. “The EU can greatly rebuild its relationship with the United Statesbut it will be otherwise and will require much more European commitment […] If we do not, we have guaranteed decay for a century. It is time to do high policy, “he warned.
Both experts have agreed that the search for European strategic autonomy also generates opportunities, especially in sectors such as defense or technology industry. In this sense, they have recalled that The Spanish government plans to achieve this year the goal of 2% of GDP in defense spendingwith an additional investment of 10,471 million euros, adding more than 33,100 million in 2025.
On the other hand, Lucía Casanueva, partner director of Proa Communication, has focused on the growing pressure facing companies to position themselves to global conflicts. “Companies must communicate with purpose, acting with transparency and criteria before the growing social and geopolitical pressures,” he said.
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