Asia Speakers

With a career culminating as U.S. Ambassador to China, Ambassador Nicholas Burns is recognized as the leading expert on U.S.-China relations. Having served six Presidents and nine Secretaries of State, Burns draws on insights into global politics, economics,...

"We are safest, most secure, and most prosperous when our values and our interests are inextricably linked." – Condoleezza Rice

Decorated Admiral and archetype of exemplary leadership, Adm. James Stavridis, USN (Ret.) addresses security concerns in a technologically transforming world.

Tony Blair embraces the challenges of globalization in an increasingly interconnected world.

Nikki Haley delivers insight based on her past experience with the Trump administration and what to expect with Republican leadership going forward — equipping businesses and organizations with the insight they need to succeed.

John Brennan blends wisdom, experience, and candor in a cogent analysis of dynamic trends in national security.

"Core to leadership is the ability to relate to people – to empathize, understand, inspire, and motivate." – Robert Gates

With his renowned brilliance, humor and grace, Sir John Major brings amazing clarity and original solutions to complex economic and international issues.

One of the nation’s most respected bipartisan leaders in recent history, Leon Panetta has devoted his career to the American people, guiding U.S. intelligence, defense and economic strategies over the past four decades.

Described as "someone who sees the world as it really is" and who speaks "with moral clarity," John Bolton provides an unparalleled perspective on world events.

A true patriotic, bipartisan voice, Chuck Hagel has never shied away from speaking his mind and doing what is right in the face of doing what is politically expedient. He discusses with audiences a wide variety of domestic...

The first elected official in modern times selected to serve in a President's cabinet of an opposing party, William Cohen assesses the state of world affairs and the relationship between international politics and the global economy.

A trusted senior international statesman and leader, Anders Fogh Rasmussen offers actionable solutions to global challenges and identifies opportunities for successful cooperation across borders and industries.    

The dean of American statesmen, James Baker offers the insight and perspective of a man who has stood at the epicenter of domestic and international affairs.

Former national intelligence chief Dan Coats, assesses today's worldwide security threats.

Drawing on broad experience in business and government, John Snow, chairman of Cerberus Capital Management, assesses the economy with an eye toward global risk.

Having served as the principal policymaker, negotiator, presidential advisor, and spokesperson on international trade issues for the United States, Susan Schwab provides expert insights on global trade, policy and politics.

Retired Navy Rear Admiral John Kirby, the only person ever to brief reporters at the Pentagon, State Department, and White House, leverages his storied career shaping America's most complex security challenges to empower audiences with the strategic insight...