Geopolitics and economics: Dezcallar and Pimentel analyze the risk in the Canary Islands

The credit insurance company Solunion sponsors a new edition of the Diálogos para el DesarrolloTo be held in Gran Canaria The next forum will take place on July 2nd. It will bring together two high-profile figures to analyze the impact of geopolitics on the Spanish economy and the specific challenges facing businesses in the islands.

The meeting, which will take place under the title “Atlantic Perspectives: Security, Economy and Politics”It will feature presentations by Jorge Dezcallardiplomat and former director of Centro Nacional de Inteligencia (CNI), and of Manuel Pimentel, former Minister of Labour and Social Affairs of the Government of España and a recognized expert in the labor market and organizational management.

A strategic analysis of the Atlantic axis

In a global environment marked by uncertainty, the analysis of geopolitical risks has become a fundamental tool for managerial decision-making. The speakers will address the main issues. macroeconomic challenges globally and its direct impact on the Spanish economy, paying special attention to the uniqueness of the Canary archipelago as a tricontinental business platform.

The debate will focus on how international events, from trade tensions to instability in key regions, affect supply chains, investment, and legal certainty for internationally oriented Spanish companies. The participation of Solunion, a company specializing in the management of commercial risk, underlines the importance of anticipating and mitigating the risk of non-payment in foreign trade operations.

The delegation of Solunion The event will be led by Adele RobertoTerritorial Director of Madrid y Canarias de Solunion España, and Arturo GonzálezAccount Executive at the company in Canariaswho will share the analysis space with local businesses.

Details of the "Atlantic Perspectives" meeting

Concept	Information
Event	Diálogos para el Desarrollo
Title	Atlantic Perspectives: Security, Economy and Politics
Speakers	Jorge Dezcallar (diplomat, former director of the CNI) and Manuel Pimentel (former minister, labor expert)
Date	Thursday, July 2, 2026
Location	Gran Canaria
Sponsored by	Solunion, credit and surety insurance company

Key points and frequently asked questions about the geopolitical impact on Canary Islands businesses

What is the relevance of this debate for a Canary Islands exporting company?

For an exporting company based in CanariasThis debate offers a high-level analysis of how global instability can affect logistics routes, the security of payments in international markets, and opportunities in emerging markets. The Atlantic perspective is crucial for understanding trade flows with África, América y Europa.

What types of current geopolitical risks could impact the Spanish economy?

Expert analysis such as Dezcallar y Pimentel It will likely address the impact of the administration's trade policies Trump en Estados Unidos, the tensions in Oriente Medio and its effect on energy prices, and strategic competition with Asian powers. These factors directly affect inflation, import costs, and the competitiveness of Spanish exports.

Why would a credit insurer like Solunion sponsor an event about geopolitics?

The main business of Solunion is commercial risk management and coverage against non-paymentGeopolitics is one of the main sources of risk in international trade. By sponsoring this forum, Solunion It positions itself as a strategic partner that not only offers a financial product, but also provides knowledge and analysis so that its clients can make safer and more informed internationalization decisions.