SPEAKING COMMITMENTS & COLLABORATIONS
Dr. Muñiz delivers keynote lectures that merge in-depth analysis and a multidisciplinary approach across various fields such as technology, economy, and geopolitics. His clear and accessible style imparts valuable insights on innovation, disruption, and the evolving dynamics in regional and global governance. Moreover, his extensive experience in analyzing and studying populisms, their roots, and consequences in global affairs, leads him to advocate for his thesis on the fracture of the social contract in Western societies and the need for a new digital, inclusive, and sustainable contract to safeguard liberal democracies.
Collaborations:
Areas of Expertise
GEOPOLITICS
A world of blocs
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS
disruption & fracture
EUROPE IN TNE WORLD
A strategic crossroads
Manuel Muñiz, a renowned geopolitical expert, has conducted extensive research into the evolving global power dynamics. His work focuses on how China's ascent and Russia's challenges are reshaping the international order.
With a strong academic and professional background in global dynamics, Muñiz emphasizes the challenges hindering democratization worldwide and the adverse effects of technological rivalry and climate change on international cooperation.
GOVERNANCE OF EMERGING TECH
With a distinguished background in the study of emerging technologies, Muñiz understands how innovations like AI are revolutionizing the global economy and governance.
His expertise leads him to advocate for strategic, forward-thinking regulation that maximizes the benefits of these technologies while mitigating risks, particularly in areas such as civic participation and ethical technology development.
Drawing on his deep expertise in the global economy, Muñiz analyzes how technological and economic disruptions are reshaping labor markets and exacerbating inequality.
Leveraging his extensive knowledge of global trends, he highlights the growing pessimism and anti-system sentiment that are eroding faith in liberal democracy, intensifying social and political tensions worldwide.
FORESIGHT
Manuel Muñiz is a renowned advocate for strategic foresight as an indispensable tool for governments and businesses. His extensive experience in anticipating future scenarios and managing uncertainty has been instrumental in driving innovation and improving decision-making during crises.
Muñiz views foresight as essential for equipping organizations to navigate disruptive changes and seize emerging opportunities.
Drawing on his extensive experience in European politics, Muñiz examines how Europe finds itself at a critical juncture shaped by the war in Ukraine, tensions in the Middle East, and complex relations with the United States and China.
His deep understanding of international policy underscores the necessity of EU internal cohesion and the redefinition of its geopolitical and economic strategy to maintain its relevance in an interconnected world.
FUTURE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Muñiz, with a visionary perspective on higher education, advocates for universities to integrate sustainability and technology into their curricula.
Drawing on his deep understanding of global challenges, his approach emphasizes the importance of preparing future generations to address issues such as climate change and social justice. This positions education as a cornerstone for building a more equitable and sustainable future.