Tan Chuan-Jin
Few have led at the intersection of crisis command, national governance, and commercial enterprise — and fewer still have spent equal energy working in the community, teaching, and service. Tan Chuan-Jin has done both, and he speaks from the full weight of that experience. As a Brigadier-General in the...
Klaus Dodds
Klaus has worked for many years in higher education, initially at the University of Edinburgh and more recently Royal Holloway University of London. He has held two visiting fellowships at Oxford. For much of that time, he has been in demand as an expert adviser to UK government departments,...
Bilahari Kausikan
Bilahari Kausikan is one of Singapore’s most experienced diplomats and a leading voice on international affairs in Asia. Over a distinguished career in the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he held several senior appointments that placed him at the centre of the country’s foreign policy formulation and external engagement...
Mark Esper
Dr. Mark T. Esper became the United States’ 27th Secretary of Defense in July 2019 after being confirmed 90-8 by the U.S. Senate. During his tenure, Dr. Esper led the department through unprecedented times: from conflict with Iran, an ongoing campaign in Afghanistan, and counter-terrorist operations in the Middle...
Sina Azodi
Dr. Sina Azodi is a distinguished scholar and expert in Middle East politics, specialising in the intricate intersection of international security, nuclear non-proliferation, and the historically complex relationship between the United States and Iran. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Elliott School of International Affairs at The...
Zayed R. Alzayani
Zayed R. Alzayani is a prominent figure in the Kingdom of Bahrain, recognized for his exceptional leadership, strategic acumen, and unwavering commitment to excellence. His multifaceted career spans both private enterprise and public service, where he has made significant contributions to the economic and social development of his nation....
Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad
Nik Nazmi is a dynamic Malaysian leader, environmental advocate, and seasoned politician with over 15 years of public service experience. As the former Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (2023–2025), he spearheaded Malaysia’s ambitious push towards net-zero emissions, biodiversity conservation, energy transition and water transformation, navigating the intersection...
Anthony Gardner
Anthony Gardner was the recent US Ambassador to the European Union from 2014-17. Gardner has extensive knowledge on the workings of the European Union and has invested a decade of his career in the centre of European business. Previously, Gardner served as an Executive Director in the leveraged finance...
Mick Mulvaney
John “Mick” Mulvaney held several important recent White House roles. He was Chief of Staff to the President, Director of The Office of Management and Budget, and United States Special Envoy, Northern Ireland. Mulvaney was Director of The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) between February 2017-March 2020, where...
John Bercow
The Rt Hon John Bercow served as a Member of Parliament for 22 years, the last 10 of which were as Speaker of the House of Commons. When he retired on 31st October 2019, he had become one of the most recognisable and iconoclastic figures in British politics, and...
