Manuel Muñiz
Transform global governance strategies with Manuel Muñiz, speaker, international relations and innovation expert. Manuel works with organizations to navigate geopolitical challenges, technological change, and diplomatic complexities, delivering insights as IE University Provost and David Rockefeller Fellow.
Madrid, Spain
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From 2015 to 2017, Manuel led the Program on Transatlantic Relations at Harvard's Weatherhead Center for International Affairs and taught about the geopolitical effects of populism at Tufts University. In 2016, Esglobal recognized him as one of the 25 intellectuals who had reshaped Ibero-American thought. He became a Senior Associate at Harvard's Belfer Center, focusing on Europe and the Transatlantic Relationship.
In 2017, he became Dean of the School of Global and Public Affairs at IE University. He established the IE Centre for the Governance of Change to tackle challenges from rapid societal and technological changes.
In January 2020, the Spanish government appointed Manuel Secretary of State for Global Spain, where he worked on economic diplomacy during the COVID-19 pandemic. He coordinated Spain's Foreign Action Strategy 2021-2024 and contributed to the National Strategy on Technology and Global Order. He also played a significant role in the OECD's global mobility framework and was part of the Prime Minister's COVID-19 task force.
In June 2023, Manuel was elected President of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs and became a Senior Fellow in the Foreign Policy program at Brookings.
He holds a JD from Complutense University, an MSc in Financial Markets from IEB, a Master in Public Administration from the Kennedy School, and a DPhil in International Relations from the University of Oxford. He has received several awards, including the Trilateral Commission’s David Rockefeller Fellowship.
Manuel advocates for innovative solutions to global challenges and promotes sustainable governance practices. He gives keynote lectures that offer insights into technology, economy, and geopolitics in a clear and accessible manner.
Topics, Sessions And Talks
Manuel Muñiz explores the evolving landscape of modern geopolitics and its impact on the global order. He examines critical issues such as the rise of artificial intelligence, ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, tensions surrounding Taiwan, and NATO's role in security. Muñiz also addresses the fragmentation of the global economy. Attendees will gain insights into how these dynamics are reshaping international relations and the structure of global power.
Dr. Manuel Muñiz examines the evolution of the social contract amid current challenges facing liberal democracies, particularly in the current political climate. He highlights the impact of socioeconomic changes, populism, and anti-elite movements, emphasising the urgent need for a new social contract that aligns with today’s digital, inclusive, and sustainable realities. Attendees will gain insights into how these dynamics shape citizen expectations and democratic governance.
Dr. Manuel Muñiz explores the concept of technological diplomacy, drawing from his experience with the National Technology and Global Order Strategy. He discusses how technology influences power, prosperity, and political systems, while also addressing the global challenges and opportunities it presents. Emphasising the interconnectedness of our world, Dr. Muñiz highlights the necessity of strategic foresight across various fields to navigate unforeseen circumstances. Attendees will learn how to anticipate and respond to the rapid changes technology brings.
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