Russia-ukraine Speakers

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,...

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...

Tobias Ellwood is a leading expert and commentator on foreign relations, military strategy, terrorism, defense, British politics, Ukraine, the Middle East, and NATO. His insights are informed by nearly two decades as a member of the UK Parliament,...

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...

Mr. Hoffman developed extensive, substantive expertise on geopolitical and transnational issues related to the Middle East, South Asia, Russia, counterterrorism, and cyber and counter-intelligence. Now in the private sector, Mr. Hoffman remains highly regarded for his policy experience...

A globally respected national security expert with experience in both Democratic and Republican administrations, Colin Kahl helps audiences understand the implications of accelerating geopolitical, military, and technological competition among the United States, China, Russia, and other world powers.

Drawing on his extensive public and private sector leadership experience, former President of the World Bank David Malpass offers valuable insights into the pressing geopolitical and economic issues of our time. 

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...

As the previous commander of all US and NATO military forces involved in the start and continuation of the recent Russia-Ukraine conflict, Tod Wolters was able to command and witness the influence of democratic values, demonstrating that global...

Bill Browder is an investor advisor turned human rights activist. His story of uncovering deception and theft through his work grips audiences and eventually propelled him towards a life of human rights advocacy. He has successfully worked to...

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...

Hans Nichols is a political reporter at Axios and co-author of the weekly Sneak Peek newsletter. He covers the White House and national politics.

Gen. Joseph Dunford, USMC (Ret.) served as the 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the nation’s highest-ranking military officer, and the principal military advisor to the President, Secretary of Defense, and National Security Council.

A distinguished leader who’s served as Acting Director and Deputy Director of the CIA and as a U.S. Army officer, John McLaughlin assesses today’s most challenging international problems and provides strategies for tackling them.

A consummate statesman who led France through many of the greatest threats and challenges of the 21st century, François Hollande brings insights gained from a lifetime spent at the highest levels of public service to the most pressing issues...

Whether it is unpacking a complex national security challenge like North Korea, assessing how cyber and other new technologies are transforming the global security landscape, explaining national defense strategies, or assessing the effectiveness of U.S. counterterrorism efforts since...

As a former Chief of Staff at the Pentagon and CIA Chief of Staff, Jeremy Bash takes audiences inside the most important global and national security issues of the moment.  Having seen how major decisions impacting the national...

Javier Solana draws on his extensive international experience to put the current geopolitical environment into context. As former Secretary General of NATO and first High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy of the European Union (EU),...

Richard Behar is one of the world’s most respected investigative journalists, having won more than 20 major journalism awards. His work spans Russian organized crime, Wall Street fraud, and strategies for business success in some of the world’s...

Former US Assistant Trade Representative; Chief of Staff, President's Council of Economic Advisers; Senior Managing Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers; Private Equity Executive; World Bank Official, and Harvard Professor. Harry Broadman has been at the forefront of critical global business and...