George Friedman
Keynote Speaker: Geopolitical Forecaster, Strategist on International Affairs, Bestselling Author
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George Friedman Biography
George Friedman is an internationally recognized geopolitical forecaster and strategist on international affairs and the founder and chairman of Geopolitical Futures.
Dr. Friedman is also a New York Times bestselling author. His most recent book, "The Storm Before the Calm: America’s Discord, the Coming Crisis of the 2020s, and the Triumph Beyond," published February 25, 2020, explores the cyclical crises that the United States faces and how these challenges will reshape its government, foreign policy, economics, and culture in the decade of 2020-2030. His books, including "The Next 100 Years," "Flashpoints: The Emerging Crisis in Europe," "The Next Decade," "America’s Secret War," "The Future of War," and "The Intelligence Edge," have been translated into more than 20 languages.
Dr. Friedman has briefed numerous military and government organizations in the United States and internationally. He regularly appears as an expert on international affairs, foreign policy, and intelligence in major media and speaks at conferences and events worldwide on topics related to the future of international geopolitics. Prior to founding Geopolitical Futures, he was CEO and then chairman of Stratfor, a company he founded in 1996. Friedman received his bachelor’s degree from the City College of the City University of New York and holds a doctorate in government from Cornell University. He resides in Austin, Texas, and continues to provide key insights into global events, helping to shape the understanding of emerging geopolitical trends.
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George Friedman Speaking Topics
In his fascinating presentations, Dr. George Friedman discusses the geopolitical forces shaping the course of international affairs. His talks are customized to target the specific concerns of each audience, providing insight into how the current state of world events will affect their interests.
The next 100 years will see political powers rise and fall, but the basic matrix remains the same. Russia and China will weaken, as Japan, Turkey, and Poland fix their internal issues and rise. The United States will maintain its position as the primary global force.
The current trend of population decline in the developed world will spread globally, leading to cheaper land as demand decreases. For the first time in centuries, labor will be the expensive commodity as capital seeks to augment the shrinking workforce. Global GDP may fall, but per capita GDP will rise. Subsequently, the main technological breakthroughs must be in medicine, making people more productive as their lives extend toward 100 years.
The ability to produce highly-educated workers from the lower levels of society will define the status of nations. Policies that support the efficient use of labor are the key. The surge of the educated and informed class will pose challenges to regimes. The regimes can suppress the challenge and weaken geopolitically; or, they can allow the regime to evolve and strengthen geopolitically. This is the key choice.
George Friedman Videos
Flashpoints: The Emerging Crisis in Europe
The Next Decade: Where We've Been . . . and Where We're Going
The Next 100 Years: A Forecast for the 21st Century
America's Secret War: Inside the Hidden Worldwide Struggle Between America and Its Enemies
The Future of War: Power, Technology and American World Dominance in the Twenty-first Century
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How much does it cost to book George Friedman for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for George Friedman, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book George Friedman are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire George Friedman, 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 George Friedman speak about?
George Friedman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Energy, Futurism, World Affairs, Geopolitics, Public Health, Virtual, Authors, Government, Economy, Political, Finance and Health.
Where does George Friedman travel from?
George Friedman generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for George Friedman?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like George Friedman 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 George Friedman for your next private or corporate function.
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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 George Friedman 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.
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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.
George Friedman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Energy, Futurism and World Affairs. The estimated speaking fee range to book George Friedman for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. George Friedman generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ian Bremmer, Peter Zeihan and Peter Diamandis. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling George Friedman for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
George Friedman Speaking Topics
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Geopolitical Trends Businesses Need to Watch
In his fascinating presentations, Dr. George Friedman discusses the geopolitical forces shaping the course of international affairs. His talks are customized to target the specific concerns of each audience, providing insight into how the current state of world events will affect their interests.
The next 100 years will see political powers rise and fall, but the basic matrix remains the same. Russia and China will weaken, as Japan, Turkey, and Poland fix their internal issues and rise. The United States will maintain its position as the primary global force.
The current trend of population decline in the developed world will spread globally, leading to cheaper land as demand decreases. For the first time in centuries, labor will be the expensive commodity as capital seeks to augment the shrinking workforce. Global GDP may fall, but per capita GDP will rise. Subsequently, the main technological breakthroughs must be in medicine, making people more productive as their lives extend toward 100 years.
The ability to produce highly-educated workers from the lower levels of society will define the status of nations. Policies that support the efficient use of labor are the key. The surge of the educated and informed class will pose challenges to regimes. The regimes can suppress the challenge and weaken geopolitically; or, they can allow the regime to evolve and strengthen geopolitically. This is the key choice.
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George Friedman Videos
BOOKS
Flashpoints: The Emerging Crisis in Europe
The Next Decade: Where We've Been . . . and Where We're Going
The Next 100 Years: A Forecast for the 21st Century
America's Secret War: Inside the Hidden Worldwide Struggle Between America and Its Enemies
The Future of War: Power, Technology and American World Dominance in the Twenty-first Century
REVIEWS
George Friedman Reviews
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George presented exactly the content that we expected of him.
ROI Communication on behalf of Waste Management National Services, Inc. - Feb 12 2025 -
Absolutely amazing event and couldn't have done it without Mandy and Marissa! Flawless!
Salient Partners - Mar 02 2020
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George Friedman News
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Will the 2020s Be a 'Storm' That Leads to 'Calm' in the U.S.?
How cyclical are U.S. events and history? Gallup Senior Adviser George Friedman joins the podcast to discuss his new book, "The Storm Before the Calm. "
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What Makes This Recession Different From The Rest
My friend George Friedman of Geopolitical Futures defines depression as the physical destruction of the economy, something that lays waste to businesses, ...
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Politics Books: Crises, Real and Imagined - WSJ
George Friedman's latest book is either a work of balderdash or a prescient anticipation of our current woe, or bits of both. In “The Storm Before the Calm” ...
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How do I book George Friedman to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like George Friedman 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 George Friedman, 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 George Friedman or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book George Friedman for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for George Friedman, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book George Friedman are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire George Friedman, 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 George Friedman speak about?
George Friedman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Energy, Futurism, World Affairs, Geopolitics, Public Health, Virtual, Authors, Government, Economy, Political, Finance and Health. -
Where does George Friedman travel from?
George Friedman generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for George Friedman?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like George Friedman 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 George Friedman 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 George Friedman 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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