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              We are delighted to invite you to join our new executive education program, Geopolitics & Global Risks: Strategic Insights for Leading in Uncertain Times, taking place 19-22 May 2026 in Madrid.

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            • A panel discussion on NATO and the EU focusing on European defense and stability.
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              Join Our New Executive Program, Geopolitics & Global Risks, with the Financial Times

              We are delighted to invite you to join our new executive education program, Geopolitics & Global Risks: Strategic Insights for Leading in Uncertain Times, taking place 19-22 May 2026 in Madrid.

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            Who we are

            At the Global Policy Center (GPC), we bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. As one of the world’s first think tanks placed within the framework of a university, we are at the very intellectual heart of IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs. Here, bold ideas meet tangible solutions.

            Our dual mission reflects a commitment to generating advanced research that guides policy formulation and educating the next generation of scholar-practitioners to lead with purpose and insight. By leveraging expertise within and beyond our institution, we nurture collaboration that drives innovation and meaningful impact

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