World Affairs
Our World Affairs Speakers are thought leaders on issues from global security and human rights, to commerce and diplomacy.
Zanny Minton Beddoes
The editor-in-chief of The Economist, this prestigious and award-winning expert captivates with unrivaled perspective, judgment and analysis of the global economy.
- The Economist;
- Media;
- Global Economy;
- Editor-in-Chief;
- Journalist
F.W. de Klerk
Discover the leadership principles that led this Nobel Peace Laureate, together with Nelson Mandela, to confront and dismantle South Africa’s century-old system of apartheid.
- Nobel Peace Prize;
- Nelson Mandela;
- Leadership;
- World Leaders;
- South Africa
General Jack Keane
One of the country’s most respected national security experts, this retired four-star general and U.S. Army vice chief of staff delivers a seasoned outlook on managing risk and opportunity amid volatility.
- National Security;
- Four-star General;
- Military;
- FOX
Attorney General Loretta Lynch
Former United States Attorney General Loretta Lynch delivers unparalleled insights on the most critical issues facing our nation today — national security, terrorism, civil and human rights, and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion.
- Leadership;
- Social Justice;
- Diversity & Inclusion;
- National Security
Brett McGurk
Top National Security Advisor with the unique insight of serving under three consecutive U.S. Presidents; Former Special Envoy in the Campaign to Defeat ISIS; Senior Foreign Affairs Analyst with MSNBC; Colombia Law School Graduate
- Leadership;
- World Affairs;
- Global Security Threats
General Richard Myers, (Ret.)
The fifteenth Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, this distinguished leader draws on deep expertise navigating high-magnitude national security threats to help organizations lead through tumultuous change.
- Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff;
- Leadership;
- Global Preparedness;
- Foreign Policy
Chris Wallace
One of the country’s most prominent political journalists, the host of FOX News Sunday takes you behind-the-scenes in Washington, from power players to newsmakers and the future of the presidency.
- Journalist;
- American Presidency;
- Emmy Award;
- Peabody Award;
- Fox News
Senator Tom Daschle
Gain valuable perspective on the current political landscape and what to expect going forward from this former Senate majority leader and healthcare reform advocate.
- Healthcare Reform;
- Washington DC;
- Politics;
- Former Senate Majority Leader
Leymah Gbowee
2011 Nobel Peace Laureate, Liberian Peace Activist & Women's Rights Advocate
- Nobel Peace Prize;
- Humanitarianism;
- Community Leader;
- Human Rights
- wildlife;
- Environmental Conservation;
- Behavioral Science
Senator George Mitchell
Former US Senate Leader and Nobel Peace Prize Nominee
- Politics;
- World Affairs;
- National Security
- Environmental Conservation;
- Activist;
- Sustainability;
- Author