International Politics Speakers

Why are international politics important? How can one cope with global issues? Many keynotes may inspire your interest in world politics and answer questions about terrorism, debt, climate change or nuclear proliferation. Book one of our International Politics speakers to gain insight into the world’s conflicts and how we can solve them and achieve cooperation.

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Speakers about international politics (33)

Maria Ramos

Gain insights from a multilingual journalist with 20 years of international reporting experience – Maria Ramos.

Turkey

Looking for a keynote speaker who can bring unmatched expertise to your event? Look no further than Maria Ramos! With over 20 years of international reporting experience, Maria Ramos is a multilingual news anchor, master of ceremonies, and keynote...

Ali Aslan

Aslan, a former government media and policy advisor, is also a public speaker on European, Trans-Atlantic, and German affairs.

Germany

Ali Aslan is a master of many trades. As an internationally renowned and award-winning TV Presenter, Talk Show Host, Conference Moderator, Master of Ceremonies and Journalist, Ali Aslan has worked worldwide. From Berlin and Barcelona to Istanbul,...

Annie Machon

Annie Machon gave up her career as an agent with British intelligence to become a whistleblower. She speaks about her experience from the 90s.

After living in hiding for a year and in exile for two years, Annie Machon claims her supporters were intimidated and threatened after she became a whistleblower. She talks of threats against her own life from another country via foreign...

Isabelle Kumar

Isabelle is a seasoned journalist with over 20 years of experience, having covered major business and political stories in Europe. She has anchored prime-time news on Euronews, interviewed heads of state and government, and moderated at high-level events.

France

Isabelle is a dynamic journalist who has anchored prime-time news on Euronews and interviewed world leaders, celebrities and decision makers. She has moderated at high-level events such as EU Presidential debate, World Economic Forum and Consumer...

Carlos Alvarado Quesada

Carlos Alvarado Quesada, a former President of Costa Rica, is a popular speaker booked for corporate events, conferences, tradeshows, private parties, fundraisers, and endorsement projects, among others.

Costa Rica, USA

Carlos was the 48th President of Costa Rica, having served from May 2018 to May 2022. One thing that highlights his success is that he assumed the most powerful office on the land when he was just 38. That's a low age for a president to be honest,...

Michael Gerson

As a columnist for the Washington Post, Michael Gerson reaches a national audience twice a week. Throughout his career, he's raised awareness about important issues, such as poverty, women's empowerment, and preventable diseases.

USA

Formerly, a senior editor for U.S. News and World Report, Gerson has long served politicians in the Republican party with his exceptional speech writing prowess. Currently, he raises awareness through his column about important issues, such as...

Yalda Hakim

Yalda Hakim leverages her journalism experience to open the door to regional conflicts for global audiences.

This foreign correspondent and documentary producer shares journalistic insights about evolving international conflicts. Joining BBC World News in 2012, Yalda Hakim leverages her journalistic expertise to cover impactful stories about countries in...

Olof Gränström

Political scientist who will help you make sense of the world based on facts and not fear in thought-provoking keynotes

Sweden

Keynote speaker Olof Gränström is a political scientist and educator. Olof’s mission is to make more people learn and understand more about the world we live in. As the expert he is, he provides the audience with a global and historical...

Klisman Murati

Trusted advisor and expert on how Globalisation, Geopolitics, Transformative Technology and Societal Change is impacting the world.

If there was a voice who could marry the complexities of our modern world with the ability to translate multi-dimensional macro changes in a simplified way, Klisman Murati would be that voice. Born into the geo-political chaos of a post-socialist...

Bob Woodward

Best-selling author and awarded journalist providing the audience with insider knowledge on Washington and its leaders

USA

Speaker Bob Woodward is a journalistic icon who gained international attention when he and Carl Bernstein broke the deeply disturbing news of the Watergate scandal. Bob is also the author of 12 #1 bestselling books, and the co-author of All the...

Katty Kay

U.S. Special Correspondent for BBC Studios, Award-winning Journalist, and Bestselling Author.

USA

Katty Kay is an award-winning journalist whose instinctively global perspective on American politics and global affairs comes from having lived and worked in the Middle East, South Africa, Japan, Europe, and the U.S. throughout her career. Now...

Willis Sparks

Global Macro Politics & Geopolitical Risk Management Expert and director of Global Macro at Eurasia Group

USA

Keynote speaker Willis Sparks is an expert on global macro politics and a thought leader on the risks, opportunities, and trends created by current geopolitical conflicts. Our skilled speaker Willis Sparks is able to captivate and enlighten...

Lionel Barber

Respected journalist and Financial Times editor educating on European and US politics, business and media

Speaker Lionel Barber is a well-known English journalist. Lionel is the editor of the Financial Times and has helped transform and solidify its position on the market as a successful global multi-channel news organization. Lionel has lectured widely...

Jim Rogers

Investment expert, academic, storyteller and author sharing profitable investment strategies, trends and observations

Singapore

Keynote speaker Jim Rogers is a global investment guru who has been frequently featured in Time, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, and most publications dealing with the economy or...

George Galloway

Former Labour MP and Respect Party co-founder and broadcaster providing a unique perspective on the media landscape

Keynote speaker George Galloway is a politician, broadcaster, writer and, tying all these together, an activist. Drawing on his several decades of experience in politics, George Galloway has a well-rounded perspective on current events and their...

John Sitilides

Geopolitical strategist and global risk specialist sharing his valuable insights into major political and global news

USA

Keynote speaker John Sitilides specializes in U.S. government affairs and geopolitical risk management. He is a diplomacy consultant to the U.S. Department of State, sharing his insights into the major political and global news stories of the day...

Daniel Wagner

CEO of Country Risk Solutions and author discussing China's world impact, cyber terrorism, risk management, and AI

USA

Keynote speaker Daniel Wagner is a frequent speaker on current affairs and risk management at conferences, seminars, and universities around the world. Drawing on his three decades of experience in the private and public sectors, he has worked for...

Simon Anholt

Independent business and policy advisor on how to develop and implement strategies, and creator of The Good Country Index

Speaker Simon Anholt has advised over 53 world leaders and their cabinets, as well as dozens of CEOs of global corporations, on how to develop and implement strategies for their enhanced economic, political and cultural engagement with other...

J. Paul Nadeau

Motivational speaker on business negotiations, conflict resolution and increasing employee loyalty

Canada

Keynote speaker J. Paul Nadeau’s experiences as a former hostage negotiator, SVU detective and international peacekeeper have resulted in voting him as one of the most interesting people in North America. He’s worked as Oprah Winfrey’s...

Sir John Jenkins

Former Diplomat, Middle East Specialist and Executive Director sharing unique insights of current political situations

Bahrain

Keynote speaker Sir John Jenkins is the Executive Director of the International Institute for Strategic Studies, ISS Middle East, and a former British Diplomat. During his service, he has been ambassador to several countries. His geopolitical...

Daniel Silke

Acclaimed presenter with over 20 years experience, specialises in Global Future Trends, African & South African political, social & economic developments

South Africa

Keynote speaker Daniel Silke is one of South Africa's leading political analysts and keynote speakers. Daniel offers the newest research data and uniquely blends political and economical analysis. Throughout his career he has gained much knowledge,...

Garry Kasparov

Legendary retired chess player, today recognized as a prominent spokesman for educational, political and social reforms

USA

Keynote speaker Garry Kasparov is known as a legend and the world’s #1 chess player. But in 2005 Kasparov retired from professional chess in able to lead the pro-democracy opposition against the regime of Vladimir Putin. Kasparov is also a dynamic...

Jay Tuck

Journalist and US Defense Expert advising organisations on media politics and Middle East business strategies

Germany

Keynote speaker Jay Tuck is an experienced keynote speaker, who has great knowledge on matters of modern warfare. As a US defense expert and a combat correspondent Jay Tucks journalist career has brought him much insight to international relations,...

Michael Mansfield

Well-known defence lawyer and presenter of a number of TV documentaries and series, including “Presumed Guilty” for BBC1

Keynote speaker Michael Mansfield QC is one of Britain’s most well-known lawyers. He has been involved with some of the most high profile and controversial cases ever seen in the UK. He has also contributed articles to a number of publications and...

Lord Digby Jones

Senior partner at Edge & Ellison, former Minister of State for UK Trade & Investment and successful business advisor

Keynote Speaker Lord Digby Jones learned a lot about the principles of business from an early age, and after twenty years at Edge & Ellison he achieved a senior partner position. In 2005 he was knighted for his services to business and in 2007...

Parag Khanna

Global strategist, author and managing partner of FutureMap, a data and scenario based strategic advisory firm

Singapore

Keynote speaker Parag Khanna is one of the world’s leading global strategists. He is a world traveler and a best-selling author. As well as a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum and a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society....

John Bruton

Former Irish Prime Minister who helped form the Irish economy into the “Celtic Tiger”. Today, he is a popular international speaker

Ireland

Our keynote speaker John Bruton, the former Irish Prime Minister who helped transform the Irish economy now delivers keynotes with a focus on economic development, politics and policy. His professional experience and his many international talks...

Roger Bootle

Highly acclaimed economist, Brexit expert, consultant and the author behind the book predicting the financial crisis

Speaker Roger Bootle is a well-known economist and the author behind the book which anticipated the financial crisis, Money For Nothing. He delivers fascinating and factual keynotes on Economic affairs and...

Ian Goldin

Former Vice President and Director of Policy at the World Bank and a worldwide appreciated economist and author

Keynote speaker Ian Goldin is a worldwide appreciated economist and author. The former Vice President and Director of Policy at the World Bank delivers keynotes on economic issues, globalization, future trends and a variety of other topics. He is a...

Ian Bremmer

PhD in political science, President of Eurasia Group, author and adviser on international risk management

USA

Our keynote speaker Ian Bremmer is the president of Eurasia Group, the leading global political risk research and consulting firm. Ian Bremmer is a sought-after adviser on international risk...

Frank Luntz

Successful author, American political consultant, communications specialist and Republican Party strategist

USA

Our keynote speaker Frank Luntz is a Republican Party strategist, pollster, and one of America’s foremost experts on communication strategies and public opinion. He has appeared on all major network channels, and hosts many very influential focus...

Barry Asmus

Economist, educator, author and one of the most requested speakers in the United States

USA

Keynote speaker Barry Asmus is an economist and educator. His knowledge and ideas have been in demand all across the world and as a result he has been voted one of the five most requested speakers in the United States by USA Today. He has written...

Alastair Campbell

Writer, communicator and strategist best-known from his previous job for former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair

Keynote speaker Alastair Campbell is a writer, communicator and strategist best known for his role as spokesman, press secretary and director of communications and strategy for former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair. Alastair is still active in...