Former Secretary of State and Distinguished Senior Statesman |
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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. Topics:
Achievement - Business, American Politics, Asia, China, Corporate Governance, Emerging Markets, Europe, Fiscal Policy, Foreign Policy - U.S., Global Economy, Global Trade, Government Regulation, Human Rights, Latin America, Leadership, Middle East, National Security, Risk Management, Terrorism
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President, European Commission (2004-2014) and Prime Minister, Portugal (2002-2004) |
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Drawing on his vast experience, José Manuel Barroso puts the current geopolitical environment into context, providing audiences with an understanding of the geopolitical, economic and cultural pressures that must be faced to continue strengthening Europe’s global influence, create stability for the world’s citizens, and to promote a growth environment for multinational business. Speeches
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One of the world’s most respected and honored investigative journalists (with more than 20 major journalism awards), Richard Behar tackles everything from biased media coverage of the Middle East to Israeli-Palestinian co-ventures in high-tech, to how business leaders can succeed in some of the world’s most corrupt and dangerous regions. Speeches
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Chairman, The Federal Reserve System (2006-2014) |
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The leader of the Federal Reserve during a momentous time of economic and financial crisis, Ben S. Bernanke offers keen insight and analysis of the current global economic landscape—and challenges facing the world today. |
Prime Minister, Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1997-2007) |
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One of the most respected and admired world leaders in the last 50 years, Tony Blair offers an unparalleled analysis of the world's most difficult and complex issues. Speeches
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Africa, Asia, China, Cyber Security, Emerging Markets, Energy - Alternative & Technology, Environmental Issues, Europe, Foreign Policy - U.S., Global Economy, Global Trade, Human Rights, Jewish Interests, Latin America, Leadership, Middle East, Overcoming Obstacles and Challenges, Religion, Terrorism
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CNN Global Affairs Analyst, Deputy Secretary of State (2015-2017), Principal Deputy National Security Advisor to President Obama (2013-2015), National Security Advisor to Vice President Biden (2009-2013), Staff Director, U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee (2002-2008), White House National Security Council Staff (1994-2001) Types:
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As a senior national security advisor and the nation’s number two diplomat, Antony Blinken had a voice in every national security and foreign policy debate of President Obama’s administration. He’s been a frequent guest on cable and network television and spoken to audiences around the world. Drawing on his experiences in two administrations and two branches of government over three decades in public service, Blinken takes you behind the scenes in the Oval Office and the Situation Room and offers a uniquely informed look into U.S. leadership at a time of accelerating change and growing complexity in the world. Speeches
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American Politics, Asia, Business Growth/Strategy/Trends, Change: Living with It, Change: Managing/Leading It, China, Crisis Management, Current Events, Cyber Security, Economic Forecast, Energy - Alternative & Technology, Financial Markets, Foreign Policy - U.S., Global Economy, Global Trade, Government Regulation, Information Technology, National Security, Negotiation, Overcoming Obstacles and Challenges, Patriotism, Terrorism
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Professor at Oxford University, Director of the Future of Humanity Institute and the Strategic Artificial Intelligence Research Center Types:
Male, University Professor
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One of the most important thinkers of our time, Nick Bostrom changes the way we view the big picture—how advances in artificial intelligence and other technologies will reshape the human world, and how present actions affect the future. Topics:
Big Data, Bioethics, Biotechnology, Business Growth/Strategy/Trends, Change: Living with It, Change: Managing/Leading It, Cyber Security, Energy - Alternative & Technology, Global Economy, Global Health, Global Trade, Information Technology, Infrastructure, Innovation, National Security, Personal Growth, Risk Management, Terrorism
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Co-founder, the Campaign to Fix the Debt; Former Co-chair, National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform (2010); President Emeritus, University of North Carolina; Former White House Chief of Staff and Former Administrator, Small Business Administration Types:
Male, Top Executives
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A veteran of business and government who—along with former Senator Alan Simpson—was appointed by President Obama to co-chair America's debt reduction commission, Erskine Bowles is at the center of the national dialogue on what must be done to address America's deficit crisis. Speeches
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Former U.S. Senator, Olympian, NBA Hall of Famer and Best-Selling Author |
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A brilliant bipartisan statesman and quintessential American hero, Bill Bradley elevates the debate on the most important issues of our time including the economy, health care, domestic and world affairs. Speeches
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American Politics, Change: Managing/Leading It, Children’s Issues, Current Events, Economic Forecast, Education, Election Forecast/Analysis, Fiscal Policy, Foreign Policy - U.S., Global Economy, Health Care Economics and News, Health Care Policy, Inspiring Lives , Latin America, Leadership, Motivation, Overcoming Obstacles and Challenges, Patriotism, Teamwork
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President, Eurasia Group, Expert on Global Politics & Risk Management and Best-Selling Author |
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Creator of Wall Street's first-ever global political risk index and the president of Eurasia Group, Ian Bremmer is a sought-after adviser on international risk management who reads the global political and economic landscape. Speeches
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Africa, American Politics, Asia, Biotechnology, Change: Living with It, Change: Managing/Leading It, China, Corporate Culture, Courage, Crisis Management, Current Events, Cyber Security, Europe, Foreign Policy - U.S., Global Economy, Innovation, Latin America, Leadership, Middle East, Motivation, National Security, Negotiation, Overcoming Obstacles and Challenges, Patriotism, Risk Management, Teamwork, Terrorism
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