Global Issues Explained | Episode 11: Hostile Acquisitions in the Digital Era – The TikTok Dilemma in the U.S.

Guest speaker: Juan Camilo Bolívar Sánchez – International legal counsel and professor of International Trade Law at Universidad EAFIT. Former Contract Manager at TikTok in France and Belgium. In this episode of Global Issues Explained, we dive into the complex world of hostile acquisitions in the digital economy, focusing on one of today’s most pressing global business controversies: the U.S. government’s demand for control over TikTok’s U.S. operations. With our guest, Juan Camilo Bolívar Sánchez, we explore the legal, political, and business dimensions of this case, unpacking how international trade law, digital governance, and national security concerns collide in an era where data is power. Drawing on his professional experience at TikTok and his academic expertise, Bolívar offers a unique perspective on what this case reveals about global corporate governance, the risks for multinational tech firms, and the broader implications for the future of cross-border digital business.