The geopolitics of the Panama Canal

The Panama Canal has long been a focal point of global trade and maritime logistics. As great power rivalries intensify and economic, political, and environmental uncertainties grow, the Canal once again finds itself in the spotlight. His Excellency Guido J. Martinelli, Ambassador of Panama to the United Kingdom, will reflect on the Canal’s importance to Panama and the wider world, and on how the country manages its operations while navigating today’s global challenges.

About the Speaker:

Amb Guido J. Martinelli is the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Panama to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. He has an extensive background in finance, having previously served as Chief Operating Officer at Panacredit, a leading Panamanian bank, among other roles. Ambassador Martinelli holds an MBA from IE Business School in Madrid, Spain, and a BA in Economics from Texas Christian University in the United States.