Global Issues
Emerging Markets
Emerging Markets:
President, Foundation on Economic Trends
Rifkin, president of the Foundation on Economic Trends, is the author of several books on the impact of scientific and technological changes on the economy, the workforce, society, and the environment.
Former US Senator & Ambassador
Known as a builder of political bridges with deep expertise in both the public and private sector, Ambassador Scott Brown speaks from more than 30 years of experience as a diplomat, senator, military officer, trade negotiator and bestselling author.
China Expert, Millennial Explorer & Cultural Futurist
Zak Dychtwald is a writer and consultant, and has traveled extensively throughout five continents to explore what makes people and cultures tick while searching for glimpses into the future.
Global Chief Economist at Kroll & Financial Times Columnist
Renowned for her stunning early economic predictions, global economist Megan Greene examines the intersection of macroeconomics, financial markets and politics—providing illuminating insights and forecasts for your industry and business.
Professor of Economics, London School of Economics
A Harvard-trained economist, Dr. Keyu Jin is a global authority on international macroeconomics, geopolitics, international finance and the Chinese economy.
Former Foreign Minister of Russia
Andrei Kozyrev was the foreign minister of Russia under President Boris Yeltsin from 1991 to 1996 where he pursued a policy of equal cooperation with newly independent states freed from Soviet domination.
Former White House Chief of Staff
With more than a decade of government service, Mick Mulvaney has been at the forefront of U.S. economic policymaking and politics at the highest levels. Most recently, he was President Trump’s White House Chief of Staff for more than a year.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist
Sheryl WuDunn, the first Asian-American reporter to win a Pulitzer Prize, is a business executive and best-selling author. She co-founded FullSky Partners, a consulting firm focusing on double-bottom line ventures in new media, technology and health.