Global Issues
Global Leaders
Global Leaders:
Nobel Peace Prize-Winning Activist & Lawyer
Iranian lawyer and activist Shirin Ebadi is the first Muslim to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. She speaks about democracy and the fundamental rights of women, children and every individual.
Former President of Costa Rica
A former President of Costa Rica and Nobel Laureate, Oscar Arias has traveled the world championing such issues as democracy, demilitarization and peace
Former Prime Minister of Sweden
With vast experience in both the East and the West, Carl Bildt - the former Prime Minister of Sweden - is an authority on the "Europe of the future."
Former President of Sri Lanka
Known for her energy and intellect, Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga describes leading a nation through challenging times, including the 2004 tsunami, fighting terrorism, and assassination attempts on her life.
Former President of Spain
Felipe González Márquez is the longest standing socialist Spanish President. Currently, he is President of the Commission for Global Progress of the Spanish Socialist Worker’s Party.
Former Secretary General of NATO
Lord Robertson is Deputy Chairman of Cable and Wireless. He was Secretary General of NATO and Defense Secretary of the UK. He was also a Member of Parliament for Hamilton and the Hamilton South Constituencies.
French Economist & Business Leader
A leading economic theorist, speaker Jacques Attali is a special advisor to Francois Mitterand and the founder of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. He has authored over 30 books.
Influential European Politician
The architect of the Single European Act and the reform of funding for the European Community, Jacques Delors is one of the most influential politicians who contributed to the formation of Europe in the ‘90s.