Global Issues
Asia
Asia:
Arms Control & Nonproliferation Expert
During his time working with the government, Jon Wolfsthal had his hands in virtually every aspect of U.S. nuclear weaponry, arms control, nonproliferation, and security policy.
Director & Former Prime Minister of New Zealand
Speaker Jenny Shipley advanced the free trade agenda and promoted economic cooperation as prime minister of New Zealand. She supports women's rights and philanthropic projects.
Global Media Consultant & China Specialist
With a career focusing on China, Vietnam, and Cambodia spanning fifty years, Jim Laurie provides first hand expertise on this rapidly changing Asian region. Laurie most recently provided media and business consulting services in Beijing for 2 months in 2019 and 8 months in 2018.
Economic Commentator
A member of the World Economic Forum and a contributor to CNBC and CNN, Dr. Linda Yueh explores the effects of globalization and the economies of developing countries.
Former CNN Correspondent for Asia-Pacific Region
Speaker Mike Chinoy has covered groundbreaking events such as Mao Zedong's death, the "People Power" revolt in the Philippines, and the Tiananmen Square massacre.
Former Prime Minister of New Zealand
Mike Moore, the former Prime Minister of New Zealand and former Director-General of the World Trade Organization, has enjoyed a long and distinguished career in politics.
Former Prime Minister of Australia
One of the great Australian leaders, Paul Keating’s high international standing reflects his political and social triumphs, his knowledge of world affairs and the close contacts he maintains with national leaders.
Foreign & Security Policy Expert
The former president of the World Bank and former US Deputy Secretary of Defense of Policy, speaker Paul Wolfowitz is a crucial voice in foreign and security policy.