Michael Ignatieff, Professor at Central European University (CEU) and Laureate of the 2024 Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences, gave the keynote address at the conference “Geopolitics, Leadership and Values,” organized by Aspen Institute España and the University of Deusto on 19 February 2026.

Thanks to the support of Iberdrola and Kutxabank as principal sponsors, and with the sponsorship of the Bilbao City Council, the Office of the Secretary General for Defence Policy of the Ministry of Defence (SEGENPOL), Euskaltel Fundazioa, and Círculo de Empresarios Vascos.

Bellow you can find the full transcript and video