Dr. Ali Fathollah-Nejad
Dr. Ali Fathollah-Nejad is a German-Iranian political scientist, author, and geopolitical analyst specializing in Iran, the Middle East, international security, and the evolving global order. He is the Founder and Director of the Center for Middle East and Global Order (CMEG), a Berlin-based think tank focused on geopolitical transformations...
Anders Fogh Rasmussen
Anders Fogh Rasmussen has been at the centre of European and global politics for more than three decades, shaping international security, transatlantic relations, and democratic cooperation. He served as Secretary General of NATO(2009–2014), Prime Minister of Denmark (2001–2009), Danish Minister of Economic Affairs, and a leading member of the...
Ron Garan
Having enjoyed an illustrious career that has cemented Colonel Ron Garan’s place as one of the world’s most influential individuals, the father of three is a decorated NASA astronaut, fighter pilot and test pilot, a humanitarian, and a social entrepreneur. As part of a select group of individuals who...
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...
Jürgen Stock
Jürgen Stock has served as the Secretary General of Interpol, making him in effect the top police officer in the world. He was the first German to hold this position in the more than 100-year history of the world’s largest intergovernmental police organisation. With 196 member states, he led...
Sir Kim Darroch
Lord Kim Darroch is a retired UK civil servant and life peer in the House of Lords. His diplomatic career spanned over 40 years, primarily focusing on national security issues and European policy. Most recently, Lord Darroch served as the British Ambassador to the United States (2016-2019). Prior to...
Grant Shapps
Grant Shapps is a seasoned British politician who held multiple key roles in the UK government from 2010 to 2024. As Secretary of State for Defence (August 2023 – July 2024), Shapps was pivotal in shaping the UK’s global security response. President Zelenskyy highlighted his strategic role in addressing...
Dian Triansyah Djani
H.E. Dr. Dian Triansyah Djani is currently the Chairman of the Board of Bank Mandiri Europe Limited (BMEL) in London as well as senior advisor to Alamy Fintech Startup. He was Indonesia’s G20 Co-Sherpa and was also serving as the Special Senior Advisor to the Minister for Foreign Affairs...
Shawnee Delaney
Intelligence poacher-turned-gamekeeper Shawnee Delaney is a decorated Intelligence Officer and licensed Private Investigator who has conducted thousands of public and private investigations. She is an Insider Threat expert who deploys war stories, humour and charm to bring unrivalled insight into the nexus of espionage and the corporate world. A...
