
← 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 America
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.