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The Geopolitical Puzzle

The Geopolitical Puzzle

By: 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 MusicJuan-Carlos Giraldo Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Transpolar Sea Route: Reshaping Geopolitics and Global Trade in the Arctic ~ Michele Fiorini
    Jan 7 2026

    In our season finale, we sail straight into the future of Arctic navigation with the Transpolar Sea Route—the boldest, shortest path across the top of the world. Unlike the coastal Northern Sea Route hugging Russia's shores or the intricate Northwest Passage through Canada's archipelago, the Transpolar Route cuts directly over the North Pole, linking the Atlantic and Pacific across the high seas in international waters.

    Michele Fiorini, a Global Business Consultant, shares his insights with us about the challenges and opportunities of the Transpolar Sea Route (TSR) in geopolitics and global trade.



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    26 mins
  • Diego Garcia Island: Key To US Global Power ~ Juan Carlos Giraldo
    Feb 12 2026

    Despite its small size and isolation, Diego Garcia hosts a joint UK-US military facility that supports American power projection across three continents. We will analyze its location, history, operational capabilities, recent diplomatic developments, and why it remains essential for US national security in 2026.


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    10 mins
  • La Captura de Nicolás Maduro: Un Terremoto Geopolítico en América Latina ~ Juan Carlos Giraldo
    Jan 13 2026

    El 3 de enero de 2026, fuerzas especiales de EE.UU. irrumpieron en Caracas y capturaron al presidente Nicolás Maduro y a su esposa Cilia Flores en una operación quirúrgica que cambió el tablero regional para siempre.

    ¿Qué significa esto para Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua, China y Rusia? Analizamos el fin de una era chavista, el precedente de intervención directa en el hemisferio, el impacto en el narcotráfico y los escenarios de caos o transición que se abren.

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    11 mins
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