Book Geopolitics & Foreign Policy Speakers

Shivshankar Menon is the former National Security Advisor and Foreign Secretary of India. He served as Ambassador to China, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. An alumnus of St. Stephen's College and a Richard Wilhelm Fellow at MIT, his books include Choices and India and Asian Geopolitics. His keynotes provide authoritative, firsthand insights into geopolitical risk, diplomacy, and the complex foreign policy challenges facing India and the world.

Dr. Kai-Fu Lee is a leading AI expert, venture capitalist, and the Chairman and CEO of Sinovation Ventures, which manages a $2+ billion fund focused on Chinese high-tech companies. He previously served as President of Google China. The author of the bestselling AI Superpowers, he is a highly respected expert on the competitive dynamics between Silicon Valley and China. His keynotes provide strategic foresight on AI's encroachment on labor forces and the ethical responsibilities of technological power.

George Friedman is a geopolitical forecaster, author, and the founder of Geopolitical Futures. With over two decades of experience in intelligence and publishing, he is a sought-after expert on global affairs and international strategy. Friedman has published several books, including the New York Times bestseller The Next 100 Years. His work offers a strategic understanding of complex global dynamics, providing audiences with a framework for navigating geopolitical risks and opportunities. As a speaker, he provides high-level analysis on international relations, foreign policy, and the future of global power.

Lech Wałęsa is a Nobel Peace Laureate (1983), the first democratically elected President of Poland, and the founder of the independent trade union Solidarność. He is a global icon of the non-violent struggle against communism. His talks cover his inspiring journey, the political and economic transformation of Poland, and the necessity of building new structures for peaceful global collaboration in the 21st century. He advocates for democracy and human values, drawing on lessons from his successful, non-violent political negotiations.

Peter Zeihan is a globally recognized expert in geopolitical strategy and a New York Times bestselling author, known for his ability to synthesize demography, economics, and security to forecast global shifts. His firm advises energy majors, financial institutions, and the U.S. military on building resilient operations and supply chains. His keynotes provide accessible, irreverent, and relevant takeaways on globalization, energy futures, and the collapse of the post-WWII world order.

Dr. Ian Bremmer is a globally recognized political scientist, founder of Eurasia Group (the world’s leading political risk firm), and Foreign Affairs Columnist for TIME magazine. He coined the influential term “G-Zero.” His books, including the bestsellers Us vs. Them and The Power of Crisis, are essential for navigating geopolitical recession and populism. His keynotes provide leaders with strategic foresight on managing risk in an unstable world, the geopolitical implications of AI, and understanding how political factors create new business winners and losers.

Anne Applebaum is a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and a Staff Writer for The Atlantic. Her landmark books, including the Pulitzer-winning Gulag: A History, Iron Curtain, and Red Famine, have been translated into over two dozen languages. As a leading commentator on global affairs, she provides vital, up-to-the-minute insights on geopolitical risk, disinformation narratives, and the rise of political populism. Her presentations offer a compelling analysis of the threats to democracy and the rule of law in an increasingly volatile world.

Amy Myers Jaffe is a leading global expert on energy policy, sustainability, and geopolitical risk. She is the Director of the Energy, Climate Justice and Sustainability Lab at NYU and a contributing columnist for The Wall Street Journal. The author of Energy’s Digital Future, she advises major corporations, institutional investors, and multinational agencies globally. Her keynotes provide actionable strategies for navigating the energy transition, managing climate risk in investing, and understanding the global implications of U.S. energy policy and the revolutionary role of AI in the future energy system.

Dr. Dambisa Moyo is an international economist and #1 New York Times bestselling author of five books, including Dead Aid. She is a highly experienced corporate board member, currently serving on the boards of Chevron Corporation and 3M. Her expertise focuses on the global economy, geopolitics, and the political and financial workings of emerging economies. As a keynote speaker, she provides critical, research-backed insights on structural economic challenges, the employment implications of technology, and the future of global power.

Dr. Moisés Naím is a Pulitzer-affiliated journalist, bestselling author of The End of Power, and a Distinguished Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. A former Executive Director of the World Bank and Minister of Trade and Industry for Venezuela, he brings high-level government and finance experience. His keynotes provide unmatched insights into Global Political Economy, International Relations, and the strategic challenges facing Latin American Politics today.

Dr. Parag Khanna is a leading global strategy advisor and the founder of FutureMap. He is the bestselling author of books like Connectography and The Future is Asian, offering deep, data-driven insights into global trends and geopolitical strategy. He is a frequent media commentator and TED speaker whose talks have been viewed millions of times. As a keynote speaker, he provides tailored briefings to corporate executives and government leaders on systemic risks, technological disruptions, and market entry strategies, helping organizations navigate the shift toward an increasingly multipolar and interconnected global order.

Ruchir Sharma is a world-leading investment strategist and the Chairman of Rockefeller International. He is the founder of Breakout Capital, an investment firm focused on emerging markets. The author of New York Times bestsellers The Rise and Fall of Nations and What Went Wrong with Capitalism, his expertise is critical for navigating global economic and political risk. His keynotes offer data-driven insights into emerging markets, globalism’s failure, and the future of democratic capitalism.

Ernesto Zedillo is the former President of Mexico and a distinguished economist known for his successful, large-scale economic and political reforms. He is a leading global expert on emerging markets and sustainable development. His talks offer a unique blend of high-level policy analysis and practical insights on global leadership and economic policy. As a speaker, he provides rich context on Globalization and Emerging Markets and the strategic thinking required to foster cooperation and drive sustainable growth in the Americas and beyond.

Niall Ferguson is a historian, public intellectual, and Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. He is the author of several influential books on finance, global history, and the rise and fall of empires. As a speaker, Ferguson connects historical patterns with contemporary events, providing a nuanced perspective on geopolitics and economics. His talks offer valuable insights for leaders in finance, government, and technology, helping them understand the long-term trends shaping global competition and the future of financial systems.

Sony Kapoor is an influential economist, finance professional, and sustainability expert with a two-decade track record in policy and business. He is the Director of the international think tank RE-DEFINE. His leadership in tackling the eurocrisis and promoting financial reform has been widely recognized. As a highly sought-after speaker, he leverages his unique background—including his role as a Special Adviser to the UN on Green Finance—to provide strategic, multi-disciplinary insights into sustainable finance, economic policy, and global development.

Jorge Guajardo is the former Ambassador of Mexico to China, a leading advisor on Global Risk, and an expert in International Relations and cybersecurity. A Georgetown and Harvard graduate, he provides strategic counsel on navigating market disruptions and barriers to entry, leveraging his diplomatic experience in Asia and his role as Consul General in Austin, Texas.

Evan Solomon is a Member of Parliament for Toronto Centre and one of Canada's preeminent political journalists. He is the author of the best-selling books Fueling the Future and Feeding the Future. His career includes roles as a political television host (CTV, CBC) and former Publisher of GZERO Media. His keynotes offer expert analysis on geopolitics, energy security, and the future of global food systems, providing audiences with a deep, strategic understanding of major international crises.

General Bikram Singh is the former Chief of the Indian Army and a highly decorated military leader. He is an expert in strategic politico-military decision-making and leadership under pressure. The General was inducted into the US Army War College ‘Hall of Fame’ and received the ‘Legion of Merit’ from the U.S. President. His keynotes provide corporate leaders with unique insights on strategic affairs, security issues, management, and disaster management.