GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES
Mission of the program
The Global Perspectives research program investigates critical global challenges through diverse lenses, focusing on the interplay of regional and international dynamics. Through its observatories, the program explores the complex dynamics shaping political landscapes and economic trends in different regions, offering actionable insights to policymakers and academia to address issues such as inequality, governance and development.
By fostering dialogue between regional and global actors, the program explores how the regions of Latin America, China and Africa define their foreign policy strategies, build international partnerships and position themselves within an evolving global order. The program advances actionable knowledge on key issues such as institutional resilience, social inequality, climate action, digital transitions, and inclusive development.
With a strong commitment to grounded, policy-oriented research, Global Perspectives serves as a catalyst for informed decision-making and strategic cooperation across regions in a rapidly shifting world order.
Latin America Observatory
Analyzing political and economic trends while fostering inclusive dialogue on critical developments transforming one of the world’s most dynamic regions.
China Observatory
Exploring the complexities of a rising global power and its influence on the international stage.
Africa Program
Deepening understanding of the continent to unlock opportunities for sustainable growth and global impact.
Publications
News
Finance, Defence and Cohesion: Can the E6 Drive Consensus Across the Union?
On Friday, October 16th, 2026, the Global Policy Center at IE University, in collaboration with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES), the Institut Jacques Delors, and the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI), hosted the fifth edition of the Future of Europe Debates at the IE Tower in Madrid. Titled "Can the E6 become the engine for a geopolitical Union?", the high-level roundtable brought together experts and representatives from Spain, Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, and Poland to examine how this new format can drive reforms and consensus in a 27-member bloc.
21/10/2026
A decade after Brexit: GPC hosts a high-level conference in Brussels after launching a strategic EU-UK publications
Ten years ago, in June 2016, the Brexit referendum took place and shook the very foundations of the European project. Many feared a domino effect, but the EU, again, adapted. Today’s reality looks starkly different from 2016: the changing geopolitical landscape is pushing for a renewed EU-UK relationship.
17/07/2026
Navigating global risks: the GPC concludes its Executive Education program with Financial Times
Current geopolitical uncertainty continues to shape the global landscape. In this context, the capacity to anticipate and adapt to geopolitical shifts is no longer a luxury, it is a strategic imperative.
22/05/2026
