As the world faces unprecedented instability, a complex operating environment converges from a range of threats: regional coercion, terrorism, new weapons, and technological breakthroughs among overwhelming humanitarian crises. According to the Center for Strategic and International Studies, "Traditional tools of response have proven increasingly ineffective against such crises, with the combination of threats and instability presenting novel challenges for policymakers."
From world leaders to cybersecurity experts and more, the Harry Walker Agency's incomparable roster of global risk and security experts provides peace of mind in turbulent times. Engaging with top-level thinkers on safety and security equips your organization with the knowledge and strategies needed to anticipate, mitigate, and adapt to emerging threats in an increasingly complex security landscape.
Mr. Johnson believes that the sheer innovative power of the west will take us through the ramifications of the Ukraine war and post-Covid shocks, as well as defeat struggling authoritarian regimes.
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Ban Ki-moon met challenges and resistance with a belief in the organization’s mission of peace, development, and human rights, and steered the United Nations through a volatile period that included the Arab Spring, nuclear pursuits in Iran and North Korea, the Ebola epidemic, and brutal new conflicts in Central Africa.
Gillard received worldwide attention for her speech in Parliament on the treatment of women in professional and public life. Gillard is the author of three books: her memoir, My Story, Women and Leadership: Real Lives, Real Lessons, co-authored by Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, which analyzes the influence of gender on women’s access to positions of leadership, and Not Now, Not Ever: Ten years on from the misogyny speech.
Appointed at the age of 34, SANNA MARIN served as the youngest Prime Minister of the world when taking office in 2019. Marin made history as the longest-serving woman prime minister of Finland, leading a parliamentary coalition entirely headed by women and a majority-women cabinet. Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Marin led her country through the most swift NATO accession process in the whole history of the alliance. Her live engagements are just as groundbreaking:
As former leaders of current conflict zones, MOHAMED ELBARADEI and EHUD BARAK give sharp analysis on foreign affairs in the Middle East.
For the past two decades, Dr. MOHAMED ELBARADEI has played a key role in the most high-stakes conflicts of our time. Director General Emeritus of the International Atomic Energy Agency, he offers unparalleled insights from his 12 years at the agency's helm, which earned him and the IAEA a joint Nobel Peace Prize.
Africa21 said, "The personalities attending the conference and the organization team unanimously found Mohamed ElBaradei delightful!"
Few individuals have the breadth of political, economic and military leadership experience as former Israeli Prime Minister EHUD BARAK, enabling him to speak with authority on a wide range of issues, including international diplomacy, global economic matters, and terrorism.
Yale University said, "Mr. Barak's personal moral courage was evident and inspiring to all our students. and I dare to say - life-altering for many who were able to spend a great amount of time with him."
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With nearly two decades of experience on Capitol Hill in both the Senate and House of Representatives, JEFF FLAKE (R-AZ) (2013-18) is leaning into political collaboration this election season and is loved by his electorate for it. A traditionally conservative Republican heralded as an "ideal public servant" by The New York Times, Flake has had the nation’s eyes on him as he’s consistently risen over the dysfunction of partisan politics.
Politico highlighted Ambassador Flake’s work navigating, from Türkiye's stance during the early days of the Russia-Ukraine war to discussions surrounding NATO's expansion in "Ambassador Flake Opens Up Before Leaving His Job in Turkey."
He's also a hoot: Flake famously invited Democratic Senator Martin Heinrich on a six-day survival adventure on a deserted island to develop an idea to end partisan gridlock for a Discovery Channel reality TV show, Rival Survival.
Midnight in Moscow is a memoir of service by the most recent U.S. ambassador to Moscow, AMBASSADOR SULLIVAN, offering an overview of his last post. A unique perspective on a pivotal moment in world history, Midnight in Moscow also draws shocking historical parallels to explain why we need to stand up to Moscow—and how far we should be prepared to go in that confrontation.
The Kirkus Review gave Midnight in Moscow a starred advance review, writing that "Sullivan’s knowledgeable text must be heeded."
The Wall Street Journal writes, "Mr. Sullivan has made an important contribution to understanding what transpired in Washington and the Kremlin concerning Russia’s unprovoked 2022 aggression."
In this compelling talk, Ambassador Sullivan shares an unparalleled perspective from his seasoned career in public service, offering insights that resonate with audiences of all kinds.
Pulitzer Prize winner KAI BIRD's Oppenheimer shares the story of brilliant physicist who led the effort to build the atomic bomb for his country in a time of war.
PHIL ELWOOD's All the Worst Humans is a bridge-burning, riotous memoir by a top PR operative in Washington who exposes the secrets of the $129B media industry.
TIMOTHY SNYDER's On Freedom helps forge a new consensus rooted in a politics of abundance, generosity, and grace.
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