Executive Edge Podcast

← Executive Edge Podcast20 jan · 38 min

How History Shapes Global Power: Mexico, Trade, and the Future of North America

How History Shapes Global Power: Mexico, Trade, and the Future of North America20 jan38 min

Simon Rycraft talks with José Juan López Portillo, a former diplomat and international relations expert, about why history and context are essential to leadership, decision-making, and geopolitics.

They discuss how studying history builds analytical tools for understanding the present and anticipating the future, Mexico's deep historical influence—from agriculture to silver trade—and practical advice for executives considering investment or partnership in Mexico.