International relations are delicate. In a world that dreams of peace, just one misstep can undo decades of diplomacy. Whether you want to educate your attendees on international negotiations or you want to share the real-world experiences of high-profile political figures, WSB’s roster of world affairs speakers is sure to pack the house. Available for in-person or virtual events and meetings.
Head of the Global Magnitsky Justice Campaign; CEO Hermitage Capital Management; Author of Two Best-sellers: Freezing Order and Red Notice
Epidemiologist; Pathogens Preparedness Expert; Featured in Netflix Docuseries 'PANDEMIC: How to Prevent an Outbreak'
Director of Global Macro, Eurasia Group and U.S. Electoral Politics/Geopolitical Risk Management Expert
Financier, Philanthropist, Medical Research Innovator and Public Health Advocate
Founder, Ethos Water, Founder and CEO, Liberty United and Fonderie 47 and Recognized Social Entrepreneur
Director, National Counterterrorism Center (2008 - 2011) and Counterterrorism, Cybersecurity and National Security Analyst for NBC News
Pentagon Chief of Staff (2015-2017); Assistant Secretary of Defense for Global Security and Homeland Defense (2013-2015)
Pioneer Emerging Market Business Investment Practitioner Unlocking Growth Opportunities While Shielding Risks; Private Equity Executive; White House Trade Negotiator; Harvard Faculty; Author; Columnist
Secretary General of NATO (1995-1999), High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy of the EU (1999-2009)
Deputy Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Brussels Belgium; Director of Operations and Intelligence for NATO at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe; Director of Operations and Intelligence in Iraq and Syria for Operation Inherent Resolve and Commander of Air Expeditionary Task Force in the Defeat – ISIS Campaign
CBFW Founder, Philanthropist, Chancellor of Asian University for Women, Best-Selling Author
Professor, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Deputy Director of the CIA (2000-2004), and Acting Director of the CIA (2004)
Director, National Counterterrorism Center (2011- 2014); National Security Analyst for ABC News; and Harvard Law School Lecturer
Chairman and CEO of Dun and Bradstreet, Global Business Leader and Expert on China
Founder of Climate Club and Pencils of Promise; New York Times best-selling Author
Founder, Douglas Media; Former Republican National Committee Communications Director; Former Deputy Chief of Staff to the House Majority Leader; Senior Advisor, 2012 Iowa Republican Caucus
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