At this presentation audiences will learn about:
-The rise of state capitalism
-Why it exists and how it works
-The threat to free market capitalism

Managing Risk in an Unstable World " class="hdr_black"> Managing Risk in an Unstable World
To navigate globalization's choppy waters, every business leader analyzes economic risk when considering overseas investments or looking at market exposure. But do you look beyond reassuring data about per-capita income or economic growth--to assess the political risk of doing business in specific countries? If not, you may get blindsided when political forces shape markets in unexpected ways--from European accession in Turkey, social unrest in India, or protectionist legislation on China. Acclaimed political analyst and entrepreneur Ian Bremmer explains that by blending political and economic risk analysis, you make savvier investment decisions--seizing valuable opportunities around the globe while avoiding danger zones.

At this presentation audiences will learn:

-How to spot political risk on the horizon and balance it against economic opportunities--and what it means for your global investments
-How to understand the opportunities, and dangers, of dramatic Chinese growth -What are the trends around global terror, proliferation and shifting geopolitics, and how it impacts the global markets
-What growing political risk means for the global economy--and where the opportunities are

The Politics of Global Energy " class="hdr_black"> The Politics of Global Energy
Oil prices are increasingly susceptible to international politics--for both the world's supply and demand. Ian Bremmer, founder and president of the world's largest political risk consultancy, shares his views on what's in store for the politics of global energy--from spiraling Chinese and Indian growth in consumption to the dangers of future oil export from the Middle East, Russia and the Caspian, and West Africa.

At this speech audiences will learn:

-Why international politics matters to oil investors, financial institutions and consumers alike
-How to assess the real threats to oil production, and discount the headlines that don't matter
-How a shift in global relations between the US and China will affect the global energy market

China, India and Beyond: The Opportunities and Pitfalls of Asian Growth " class="hdr_black"> China, India and Beyond: The Opportunities and Pitfalls of Asian Growth
China bestrides the world as a colossus, and business leaders can't get enough from the promised riches of Asia. But does unprecedented growth mean that your company will benefit from it? Ian Bremmer, intellectual entrepreneur and President of Eurasia Group, explains the dangers of Asian growth for global investors seeking to build a presence in international markets; for companies seeking to sell their products there; and for the global markets more broadly.

At this speech audiences will learn:

-How to read the political and economic landscape in China, India and beyond -How geopolitics is creating greater risks--and opportunities--for investors in Asia

America's Role in the 21st Century " class="hdr_black"> America's Role in the 21st Century
America's global power was unchallenged in the immediate aftermath of the Cold War, but today international terrorism, nuclear proliferation, the rise of China and an increasingly globalized world all pose threats to America's continued leadership. Eurasia Group President Ian Bremmer, founder of the world's largest political risk consultancy, discusses America's national interests, its foreign policy and the potential for a shift to a multipolar world. The implications for world politics--and the global markets--are critical.

At this speech audiences will learn:

-How America's foreign policy succeeds, and fails, in an increasingly globalized world
-Where America's national interests are critically challenged by international forces...and where it doesn't matter
-Who are the winners, and losers, if present world trends in politics and economic continue--in the United States and beyond


About Ian Bremmer

» Meet Ian Bremmer

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.

Ian Bremmer is the founder and president of Eurasia Group, a global political risk research and consulting firm. His company provides financial, corporate and government clients with information and insight on how political developments move markets. Bremmer’s own analysis focuses on global macro political trends and emerging markets, which he defines as “those countries where politics matter at least as much as economics for market outcomes.” He provides strategies that help minimize both long- and short-term risk by taking into account both the political and economic factors that affect the global business environment.

Bremmer created Wall Street’s first-ever global political risk index and has authored several books including The J Curve: A New Way to Understand Why Nations Rise and Fall (Simon & Schuster, 2006) and The Fat Tail: The Power of Political Knowledge for Strategic Investing (Oxford University Press, 2009). His most recent book, The End of the Free Market: Who Wins the War Between States and Corporations? (Portfolio, May 2010), details the phenomenon of state capitalism and its geopolitical implications. Bremmer is a contributor for the Wall Street Journal and writes "The Call" blog on ForeignPolicy.com. He is also a panelist for CNN International’s Connect the World and appears frequently in the media as a political risk expert. Bremmer has a PhD in political science from Stanford University (1994), and he presently teaches at Columbia University.