Daniel Pipes

Daniel Pipes

Keynote Speaker: Foreign Policy Expert & Founder of The Middle East Forum

Daniel Pipes Biography

Daniel Pipes is an American historian, writer, and political commentator known for his work on the Middle East, Islamism, and foreign policy. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he is the son of renowned Cold War historian Richard Pipes. Pipes earned his undergraduate and doctoral degrees in history from Harvard University, where he specialized in medieval Islamic history. Over time, his focus shifted to contemporary issues in the Middle East, radical Islam, and U.S. policy in the region.

Pipes has held positions at several prominent institutions, including the U.S. State Department, the U.S. Naval War College, and the University of Chicago. In 1994, he founded the Middle East Forum (MEF), a think tank dedicated to promoting American interests and analyzing Middle Eastern affairs. Through MEF and its publication, Middle East Quarterly, Pipes has been a vocal critic of political Islam and what he sees as threats posed by Islamist extremism.

A frequent contributor to mainstream publications like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post, Pipes is also a regular commentator on television and radio. His views, particularly on Islam and immigration, have sparked both praise and controversy, with supporters calling him a courageous voice on national security and critics accusing him of promoting Islamophobic rhetoric.

Throughout his career, Pipes has authored more than a dozen books, including "In the Path of God: Islam and Political Power" and "Militant Islam Reaches America." He remains an influential figure in policy and academic circles, especially among those advocating for a strong, security-focused approach to U.S. engagement in the Muslim world.

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Daniel Pipes Speaking Topics

The Middle East in Upheaval: Interpreting and Predicting

The Middle East hosts three civil wars (Libya, Yemen, and Syria) and many insurgencies (Algeria, Sudan, the Sinai, Turkey, Iraq, Iran). It also features high-profile diplomacy (Israeli-Palestinian, Turkey-EU, Iran deal) and massive problems (water, demographics, Islamism and other extremisms). In a tour d'horizon, Daniel Pipes offers background to some of these developments, analyze their significance, and make predictions. In brief: the Islamist surge seems stronger than ever but shows major weaknesses, anarchy advances, Kurdistan emerges, Iran is in a pre-revolutionary state, Turkey goes rogue, Egypt teeters, America recedes, and Israel stands out ever-more as a "villa in the jungle."

Europe or Eurabia: Islam and the Continent's Future

Europe stands at an unprecedented crossroads: Will the continent retain its historic civilization or become predominantly Muslim? Will Europeans quietly accept Islamic law or resist this process? Daniel Pipes analyzes the main prospects and predict that within twenty years, Europeans will have fully woken up and the result will be ugly.

Israel's Paradox – Flourishing But Imperiled

Israel is a success story with few parallels, turning a barren land into a military, scientific, and cultural powerhouse – which Daniel Pipes provides new, original information about. Yet its many achievements notwithstanding, the country lives under a unique barrage of threats. He reconciles and explains this paradox, ending with a policy recommendation for the U.S. government: let Israel defeat the Palestinians.

Israel Needs to Win

Nearly 30 years of failed "peace process" suggests the need for an entirely new paradigm to solve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Daniel Pipes notes that through history, wars end when one side gives up its goals. This should be the U.S. approach to the Palestinians.

Other Topics:

  • Does a "War on Terror" Still Exist?
  • Islam vs Islamism
  • Lawful Islamism – A Greater Threat than Terrorism
  • Muslim Antisemitism
  • Provocations

Daniel Pipes Videos

Daniel Pipes - Middle East Forum
Daniel Pipes - American Jewish University
Daniel Pipes - Centre for Independent Studies

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What topics does Daniel Pipes speak about?

Daniel Pipes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalism, Authors, Security & Defense, Government, Immigration, Conservative, Creativity, Education, Leadership, Broadcasting, Political, History, Faith & Religion, Geopolitics and World Affairs.

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Daniel Pipes generally travels from Philadelphia, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Daniel Pipes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Journalism, Authors and Security & Defense. The estimated speaking fee range to book Daniel Pipes for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Daniel Pipes generally travels from Philadelphia, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Norman Ornstein, Ben Stein and Jimmy Wales. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Daniel Pipes for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 25/05/2025.

Daniel Pipes Speaking Topics

  • The Middle East in Upheaval: Interpreting and Predicting

    The Middle East hosts three civil wars (Libya, Yemen, and Syria) and many insurgencies (Algeria, Sudan, the Sinai, Turkey, Iraq, Iran). It also features high-profile diplomacy (Israeli-Palestinian, Turkey-EU, Iran deal) and massive problems (water, demographics, Islamism and other extremisms). In a tour d'horizon, Daniel Pipes offers background to some of these developments, analyze their significance, and make predictions. In brief: the Islamist surge seems stronger than ever but shows major weaknesses, anarchy advances, Kurdistan emerges, Iran is in a pre-revolutionary state, Turkey goes rogue, Egypt teeters, America recedes, and Israel stands out ever-more as a "villa in the jungle."

  • Europe or Eurabia: Islam and the Continent's Future

    Europe stands at an unprecedented crossroads: Will the continent retain its historic civilization or become predominantly Muslim? Will Europeans quietly accept Islamic law or resist this process? Daniel Pipes analyzes the main prospects and predict that within twenty years, Europeans will have fully woken up and the result will be ugly.

  • Israel's Paradox – Flourishing But Imperiled

    Israel is a success story with few parallels, turning a barren land into a military, scientific, and cultural powerhouse – which Daniel Pipes provides new, original information about. Yet its many achievements notwithstanding, the country lives under a unique barrage of threats. He reconciles and explains this paradox, ending with a policy recommendation for the U.S. government: let Israel defeat the Palestinians.

  • Israel Needs to Win

    Nearly 30 years of failed "peace process" suggests the need for an entirely new paradigm to solve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Daniel Pipes notes that through history, wars end when one side gives up its goals. This should be the U.S. approach to the Palestinians.

  • Other Topics:

    • Does a "War on Terror" Still Exist?
    • Islam vs Islamism
    • Lawful Islamism – A Greater Threat than Terrorism
    • Muslim Antisemitism
    • Provocations

Daniel Pipes Videos

Daniel Pipes - Middle East Forum
Daniel Pipes - American Jewish University
Daniel Pipes - Centre for Independent Studies
MCC Budapest Summit on Migration

Daniel Pipes News

  • How do I book Daniel Pipes to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Daniel Pipes for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Daniel Pipes, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Daniel Pipes or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Daniel Pipes for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Daniel Pipes, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Daniel Pipes are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Daniel Pipes, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Daniel Pipes speak about?

    Daniel Pipes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalism, Authors, Security & Defense, Government, Immigration, Conservative, Creativity, Education, Leadership, Broadcasting, Political, History, Faith & Religion, Geopolitics and World Affairs.
  • Where does Daniel Pipes travel from?

    Daniel Pipes generally travels from Philadelphia, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Daniel Pipes?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Daniel Pipes for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Daniel Pipes for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Daniel Pipes or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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