Geopolitical Speakers

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

"Without daring greatly, you will never know what is truly possible." – Adm. William H. McRaven, USN (Ret.)

World-renowned leader Gordon Brown is a powerful voice on many of today’s most pressing issues: global economic growth, international security, geopolitical affairs, education equality, and human rights.

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...

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.    

Drawing on his vast experience, José Manuel Barroso puts the current geopolitical environment into context, providing audiences with an understanding of the geopolitical, economic and cultural pressures that must be faced to continue strengthening Europe’s global influence, create...

A recognized expert on Russia, U.S.-Russia relations, great power competition, and American foreign policy around the world, Michael McFaul helps audiences understand the war in Ukraine, the new Cold War with Russia and lessons from the Cold War...

As the debt ceiling, the deficit and reigniting the global economic engine dominate conversations around the world, Neal Wolin—who served as Deputy Secretary of the Treasury and long-time Presidential economic advisor—provides audiences wise insight and analysis of the...

Speaking from three decades of experience navigating the United Kingdom through one of the most perilous periods in economic history, and more recently leading the international central banking community, Lord Mervyn King engages in a lively discussion on...

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

A leading voice in nearly every major policy debate over the last three decades—including financial industry regulation, health care reform and foreign policy—Chris Dodd provides his straightforward views on current global events, what's going on in Washington and...

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.

One of the world's most respected journalists, Christiane Amanpour transports us to the front lines, putting conflicts into context from the world's most dangerous places.

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.

"The advance of freedom is the calling of our time; it is the calling of our country." – George W. Bush

With an extraordinary record and breadth of public service, success and experience, Tom Ridge has become one of the most respected and top international security experts in the world.

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

"So we must be realistic but never hopeless. Much has gone wrong. But it is in our power to put things right." – Eugene Robinson

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

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

José María Aznar returned Spain to the forefront of the world stage helps audiences understand the economic and debt crisis in Europe and how it can be contained, the international impact of the "Arab Spring," and the ever-present...

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

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.

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.