World on fire?
As the world commemorates the anniversary of the Ukraine War, the global geopolitical landscape stands at a crossroads fraught with complex challenges. The conflict in Ukraine continues to cast a long shadow over international relations and despite efforts to broker peace agreements, fighting and tensions persist, underscoring the unresolved nature of the crisis and the fragile state of European security.
Simultaneously, the Middle East remains a focal point of geopolitical turmoil, with conflicts and power struggles reshaping the region’s dynamics. Aside from the Israel/Gaza war, ongoing conflicts in Syria, Yemen, and Libya, fuelled by regional rivalries and external interventions, have continued to destabilise the region. Moreover, the proliferation of non-state actors, extremist groups, and proxy warfare further complicates efforts to achieve stability and peace in the region.
Beyond these hotspots, other geopolitical issues demand attention and concerted international action. Climate change poses an existential threat, exacerbating resource competition, and potentially triggering mass migration. Economic disparities, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, fuel social unrest and political instability in various parts of the world. Additionally, the rise of authoritarianism, erosion of democratic norms, and challenges to multilateralism test the foundations of global governance and cooperation.
Chartwell Speakers are pleased to work with a number of geopolitical experts who can help make sense of the current global landscape and aid businesses in understanding how things may develop.
Director of GCHQ, the UK’s Intelligence, Cyber and Security Agency (2017-2023)
Expert on International Affairs; Staff Writer for The Atlantic; andPulitzer prize-winning journalist
Political activist; vocal Russian opponent of Vladimir Putin; andChess Grand Grandmaster
Political risk analyst with over 30 years experience; and former Head of Middle East at Eurasia Group, a geopolitical risk firm
International economist and named by Time Magazine as one of the “100 Most Influential People in the World” (2019)
President of the UN Security Council (2001, 2002) and expert on the rise of Asia-US diplomatic relations
Political scientist focused on global political riskand Founder of Eurasia Group, a political risk consulting firm
Director of Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House and Professor of Middle East Studies at John Hopkins University
Globally-renowned expert on China’s foreign policy and Executive Director of Asia’s Society’s Center for China Analysis
Europe-China correspondent for the Financial Times and expert on China’s tech sector
World renowned voice on geopolitics and Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago
If you would like to book any of the above speakers or explore our other Geopolitical speakers, please do get in touch.