The Geopolitical Puzzle

Juan-Carlos Giraldo
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Discover the latest insights on geopolitics and international affairs from leading experts around the world — every month. The Geopolitical Puzzle goes beyond conventional interviews: each episode delivers clear, in-depth explanations of the complex issues shaping our global landscape today. Produced and hosted by Juan Carlos Giraldo (JC Giraldo), Founder and Host of Perspectives in Business. Boston, MA, USA. Music: Inspirational Epic Cinematic - Pixabay Music

  1. 3d ago

    El Perú en el tablero geopolítico: cultura de defensa y seguridad nacional ~ Edward Lopez Cazorla

    En este episodio de The Geopolitical Puzzle, conversamos con el contralmirante (r) Edward López Cazorla, presidente de CEGESEN (Centro de Estudios Geopolíticos y de Seguridad Nacional). Analizamos la situación geopolítica actual del Perú, así como sus principales desafíos y oportunidades en los escenarios regional y global. Hablamos sobre el origen de CEGESEN, su misión de fortalecer la cultura de defensa, las lecciones de la lucha antiterrorista aplicables a la seguridad nacional actual y las prioridades estratégicas del centro de estudios de cara al futuro. Una conversación interesante y necesaria sobre el lugar del Perú en el tablero geopolítico y la importancia de construir una verdadera cultura de defensa y seguridad nacional.

  2. Jul 29

    Malacca Strait: The Narrow Waterway Ruling Shipping and Geopolitics ~ Ebru Surucu Balci

    In this episode, we sit down with Professor Ebru Surucu-Balci to explore why the Strait of Malacca is one of the world's most critical and irreplaceable chokepoints. We discuss: Why up to 80% of China’s oil must pass through this narrow waterway (the famous “Malacca Dilemma”)How a disruption in the Strait of Hormuz immediately increases pressure on MalaccaWhy alternatives like Arctic shipping, overland trains, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, or smaller Indonesian straits all fall shortThe growing military attention the region is receiving from external powersA deep dive into the strategic reality of global trade, energy security, and geopolitics — and why nothing can truly replace the Strait of Malacca.

  3. Jun 17

    Indo-Pacific Geopolitics: Chokepoints, Minilateral Alliances & Power Shifts ~ Euan Graham

    In this episode, our guest is Dr. Euan Graham, one of the world’s leading experts on Indo-Pacific security, to unpack the complex forces shaping the world’s most dynamic and strategically vital region. From the critical chokepoints of the Strait of Malacca and Taiwan Strait to the rise of nimble minilateral alliances like the Quad and AUKUS, Dr. Graham breaks down how nations are responding to China’s growing assertiveness. The conversation also explores the ripple effects of tensions in the Middle East through the Strait of Hormuz and offers a clear-eyed 10-year outlook on the shifting balance of power in the Indo-Pacific. Topics Covered: The geographic and geopolitical importance of the Indo-Pacific regionWhy the Straits of Malacca and Taiwan are global trade lifelines under pressureThe rise of minilateralism and the future of alliances in AsiaHow Australia, Japan, and the Philippines are coordinating to counter ChinaThe strategic connection between the Strait of Hormuz and Indo-Pacific securityWhere the balance of power in the region is headed over the next decadeGuest: Dr. Euan Graham is an international security analyst with deep expertise in the Indo-Pacific. He has held senior roles at leading think tanks in Australia, Singapore, and the United Kingdom, served in the British Foreign Office (including a diplomatic posting in North Korea), and is the author of Australia’s Security in China’s Shadow and Japan’s Sea Lane Security 1940–2004.

  4. May 15

    Trade and Power: The Strategic Port of Rotterdam in a Changing World ~ Frans-Paul van der Putten

    For centuries, the Port of Rotterdam was a global gateway focused on efficiency and profit. Today, it is at the center of a complex geopolitical puzzle where trade, security, and energy independence collide. In this episode, Frans-Paul van der Putten, a leading expert on geopolitics and author of China Resurrected, joins us to explore how Europe’s largest port is navigating a challenging world. We discuss the lessons in resilience learned from the war in Ukraine, the disruptions in the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz, as well as the challenge of maintaining strategic control over infrastructure amid growing global competition. Key Topics: From Commerce to Security: Rotterdam’s evolution into a pillar of European safety.The China Factor: Navigating terminal investments without losing sovereignty.Global Resilience: Adapting to chokepoints and the US-China rivalry.His book is China Resurrected: How history shapes China’s behavior as a modern superpower.About the Guest: Frans-Paul van der Putten is a geopolitical analyst, founder of ChinaGeopolitics, and Senior Research Associate at the Clingendael Institute. He specializes in China-Europe relations and economic security.

  5. May 13

    ¿Qué sigue en Venezuela? Escenarios geopolíticos post-Maduro ~ Alejandro Peña Esclusa

    En este episodio, nos acompaña Alejandro Peña Esclusa, con quien analizamos el nuevo equilibrio de poder en Venezuela tras la captura de Nicolás Maduro Moros, el dictador comunista. ¿Estamos ante una verdadera transición democrática o solo una reconfiguración del chavismo bajo tutela externa? Hablamos de los tres escenarios más probables a corto y mediano plazo, de la sostenibilidad de una posible “transición tutelada”, de los riesgos geopolíticos para la región y del futuro del Foro de São Paulo y de sus alianzas con Cuba, Nicaragua, Bolivia, Rusia, China e Irán. Además, exploramos las implicaciones para la migración y la diáspora venezolana y cuál sería el escenario más favorable para Venezuela y América Latina. Un análisis profundo y sin filtros con uno de los mayores expertos en geopolítica latinoamericana.

  6. Apr 14

    Piraeus: The Indispensable Port at the Crossroads of Continents ~ Yannis Triphyllis

    Explore the strategic importance of the Port of Piraeus, one of the world's most vital maritime gateways. Located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, this Greek port offers a major time advantage for delivering goods into Central and Eastern Europe. Shipping expert Yannis Triphyllis joins Juan Carlos Giraldo to discuss the geographic strengths, role in global trade, security considerations, and how current disruptions in key shipping routes are affecting Mediterranean ports.

  7. Mar 8

    Escudo de las Américas: Trump arma su coalición anti-cárteles y anti-China ~ Juan-Carlos Giraldo

    Trump reunió en el Trump National Doral a presidentes y primeros ministros de 12 países clave: Argentina (Javier Milei), Bolivia (Rodrigo Paz Pereira), Chile (José Antonio Kast, presidente electo o ya asumido), Costa Rica (Rodrigo Chaves), Ecuador (Daniel Noboa), El Salvador (Nayib Bukele), Guyana (Mohamed Irfaan Ali), Honduras (Nasry “Tito” Asfura), Panamá (José Raúl Mulino), Paraguay (Santiago Peña), República Dominicana (Luis Abinader) y Trinidad y Tobago (Primera Ministra Kamla Persad-Bissessar). La imagen ya es icónica y viral: Trump en el centro, flanqueado por este grupo de líderes de derecha dura, pro-mercado y mano férrea contra el crimen organizado.

  8. Mar 3

    La Mano de Pekín: Cómo China se Expande en Nicaragua ~ Robert Evan Ellis

    Fue un placer tener como invitado a Robert Evan Ellis, investigador y profesor de The United States Army War College. Profesor Elis es experto en estudios latinoamericanos en el Instituto de Estudios Estratégicos de la Escuela de Guerra del Ejército de los Estados Unidos, y se centra en las relaciones de la región con China y otros actores no pertenecientes al hemisferio occidental, así como en el crimen organizado transnacional y el populismo en la región. En este episodio conversamos y analizamos acerca de un reciente update de su artículo "El avance de China en Nicaragua" publicado en Expediente Abierto. China tiene acceso y presencia en muchos sectores en el país centroamericano: - Retail y supermercados - Minería (legal e ilegal) - Tecnología (cloud, data, scanners) - Ciberseguridad - Mercados minoristas - Aeropuertos y puertos - Comunicaciones - Bancos e inversiones Esto escribe una dinámica que combina elementos claros de la geoestrategia china en la región de Latinoamérica y prácticas que muchos analistas califican como geocorrupción o cercanas a ella.

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Discover the latest insights on geopolitics and international affairs from leading experts around the world — every month. The Geopolitical Puzzle goes beyond conventional interviews: each episode delivers clear, in-depth explanations of the complex issues shaping our global landscape today. Produced and hosted by Juan Carlos Giraldo (JC Giraldo), Founder and Host of Perspectives in Business. Boston, MA, USA. Music: Inspirational Epic Cinematic - Pixabay Music

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  • Creator
    Juan-Carlos Giraldo
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
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    © Juan-Carlos Giraldo
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