Elections, Geopolitics, and Global Business: A Conversation with Former President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso
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Unprecedented may be an overused word these days, but it certainly applies to the record number of national elections happening around the world in 2024. With more than 70 national elections and almost half the world\\u2019s population voting on their country\\u2019s leader, the results of this year\\u2019s elections could impact countries, business leaders, and perhaps the world for years to come.
In today\\u2019s Redefiners episode, Jos\\xe9 Manuel Barroso \\u2013 chair of Goldman Sachs\\u2019 International Advisors, former President of the European Commission, and former Prime Minister of Portugal \\u2013 sits down with Simon and Hoda to try to make sense of these global elections and much more. Jos\\xe9 Manuel talks about his journey from academia to politics, and the multitude of insights he\\u2019s gained during his various leadership roles over the years. He digs into what\\u2019s at stake with the elections and the growing risk of misinformation/disinformation in the democratic process. And he shares his perspectives on globalization, the critical role of democracy around the world, the green energy transition, and the future of the European Union.
We\\u2019ll also hear from Tom Handcock, the global lead of our Center for Leadership Insight team, based in London. Tom will highlight key findings from our latest Global Leadership Monitor\\u2014which tracks the top external business threats facing organizations and leaders\\u2019 preparedness to face them.
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