Middle East Speakers

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...

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,...

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.

“The world today is full of disruption, be it political, economic, technological, or military. In an increasingly unpredictable landscape, we need a strong America that is committed to its partnerships and bold risk takers who can help advance...

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

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.

Gen James N. Mattis, USMC (Ret.) guards America's democratic freedoms, with a unique leadership style based on integrity, authenticity, and humility.

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.    

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...

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

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.

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.

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

George Tenet, longest serving and one of the most influential CIA directors in history, speaks with amazing insights as he takes us with him to the various regions in the world.

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

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.

Richard Haass shares a wise and historically grounded examination of a world increasingly defined by disorder.

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

One of the world’s most respected and acclaimed broadcast journalists, Ted Koppel provides audiences with in-depth analysis, commentary and perspective on the current events that shape our world every day.

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...