Diplomacy Speakers

Dr. Mastro is a leading expert on U.S. grand strategy and U.S.-China relations. Mastro is a Stanford political scientist with a Princeton Ph.D., an active U.S. Air Force Reserve officer serving as Deputy Chief, Reserve China Global Strategy at...

When divisions run deep and common ground is elusive, Michelle Lujan Grisham breaks through with the kind of leadership that creates momentum. As New Mexico's two-term governor, she's mastered the art of turning adversaries into allies and unlikely...

Audiences experience an engaging, heartfelt journey from humble beginnings to global leadership. As the first person of color to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands, Shefali learned that true influence begins with empathy, courage, and connection. Shefali's...

From Reagan to Trump, Gérard Araud has lived diplomacy from the inside—beginning his diplomatic career under Reagan and later serving as France’s ambassador to the U.S. under President Obama and President Trump. He’s shaped strategy at the UN, navigated...

An accomplished and compelling speaker who takes his audiences ‘behind the scenes’ of world events, Dr. David Chikvaidze’s rich experience, unique ability to analyze issues from different perspectives, his insights into the challenges of multilateralism, great power relationships,...

Few recent government officials can claim to have been closer to the nexus of economic security and national security than Jose W. Fernandez. An accomplished international lawyer who became America’s top economic diplomat under the Biden administration and...

Ambassador Cohen offers deep insights into U.S.-Canada relations, drawing on his diplomatic service. He clarifies the complexities of the partnership between the two countries and, drawing on his experience and history, offers suggestions and advice for Canadian leader...

As Chairman of the G7 Finance Ministers in 2022, Christian Lindner played a key role in shaping the crisis response following the Russian attack on Ukraine.

Jon Finer has been at the center of U.S. national security decision-making across two administrations, leading policymaking, diplomacy and crisis-response on the most pressing global challenges. As a top advisor and crisis manager for President Joe Biden during...

Ambassador Jorge Guajardo brings deep global insight and proven leadership, making him essential in understanding today’s shifting world. He breaks down complex geopolitical and economic trends — covering China, Mexico, trade, and the rise of populism and authoritarianism...

Lt. Col. Herzberg provides a unique first-hand account of what the IDF has been engaged with not only over the past 15 months, but also over the past decade in preparing for what was going to be an...

In the rapidly changing world of global geopolitics and economic shifts, former Ambassador Ivo Daalder emerges as the essential voice for groups seeking deep, actionable insights. With a distinguished career that includes serving two U.S. presidents as the...

Ambassador João Vale de Almeida, a senior European diplomat, offers a personal and engaging perspective on the complex world of international affairs, drawing on his extensive experience interacting with world leaders and his in-depth knowledge of global political...

Iván Duque was the youngest elected President in the history of Colombia at the age of 41. He is currently a Distinguished Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Center, a Transformational Distinguished Fellow at Oxford, a Leadership Fellow at...

Jeffrey A. Engel is widely considered the leading presidential historian of his generation. Educated at Cornell University, Oxford University, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Yale University, he is a frequent media contributor, award-winning teacher, and has authored or edited...

Katty Kay is an award-winning journalist whose instinctively global perspective on American politics and global affairs comes from having lived all over the world throughout her career. Katty is currently U.S. special correspondent for BBC Studios where she...

Lt. Gen. Scott Kindsvater draws on his senior leadership roles with NATO and ten combat deployments to examine today’s global security environment. With his unique insights on Russia, China, and the war in Ukraine, he explains the evolving...

Richard Lui’s rare and eclectic career mix offers the trust, expertise, and context executive leaders need across boardrooms, technology and AI, public policy, media, culture, and health and care sectors.

Michael D. Rich provides insight into the critical role of facts in U.S. public life and the challenges facing democracy.