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Madeleine Albright
Secretary of State (1997-2001) and Distinguished American Diplomat |
Travels from: Washington, D.C.
Fees vary based on event location. Contact WSB.
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 Speech Topics
In Conversation with Madeleine Albright
In an up-close-and-personal format, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright sits down for a candid discussion, sharing her perspective on the current state of world affairs and the personalities who shape the headlines. Audiences are given unprecedented access to one of the most powerful, respected and vibrant women in the world as Albright draws on the experiences of a lifetime to shed light on the inner workings of Washington and discusses the personal challenge of juggling the demands of public and private life. Albright takes questions from both the interviewer and the audience, encouraging a frank discussion of such issues as the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the ongoing threat from North Korea, the Middle East, globalization, human rights, promoting freedom and meeting the terrorist threat.
Remarks by Madeleine Albright
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright speaks with humor, insight and eloquence about her life and career as a refugee girl who rose to become the world's most powerful woman. Albright sketches a vivid portrait of her years as Secretary of State, and offers candid descriptions of foreign leaders she encountered throughout the world. She also discusses America’s role in the world, the effect of strife on the global economy, current regional conflicts, the future of democracy, and the challenge of ensuring security and building peace. While in office, Albright was renowned for her courage in "telling it like it is." Now, as a best-selling author and successful businessperson, she provides audiences with a unique and no-holds-barred account of service at the highest levels of the American government.
Geopolitics and the Implications for Doing Business and Investing Around the World
When global corporate executives consider new opportunities around the world, traditional market analysis can prove inadequate as a complex combination of political and economic risks comes into play. Successfully interpreting these dynamics in any specific market can prove difficult, however. A distinguished diplomat with a profound expertise in global risk management, Albright brings her expansive knowledge to bear on an assessment of risk, culture and regulatory environment for markets around the world. She shares with audiences her insights on how to make wise global investment decisions:
· How to build successful strategies to meet global business objectives
· What political and regulatory risks exist in specific markets
· How to approach development of private sector partners and broker strategic agreements
· How to engage senior leadership abroad
About Madeleine Albright
The first female secretary of state, Madeleine Albright analyzes the impact of the international issues and history-making events that are changing our world.
A diplomat of rare ability, Madeleine Albright discusses America’s indispensable role throughout the globe as defender and promoter of freedom, protector of democracy, blanket against terrorist threats, enforcer of global security and provider of both peaceful solutions and strategies for resolving conflict throughout the world. In addition to her service as secretary of state, Albright served as the U.S. representative to the United Nations, was a member of the Cabinet and the National Security Council and is the former president of the Center for National Policy. In addition, she teaches at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service and is chairperson to the Women, Faith, and Development Alliance. Known for her humor and wit as well as her ability to inspire and challenge─all while “telling it like it is”─Albright offers a unique, profound perspective, but one tempered by experience and a keen, incisive intellect. Now, she provides audiences with a no-holds-barred account of service at the highest levels of American government.
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