Nadav Samin
Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Middle East Historian & Geopolitics Expert; Former Senior U.S. Government Strategist at the Department of Justice and the Central Intelligence Agency
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Nadav Samin Biography
Nadav Samin is an internationally recognized scholar and former senior U.S. government strategist with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Central Intelligence Agency. Samin brings a rare inside-outside perspective: experience shaping analysis on great power competition and supply chain risks, alongside deep scholarship that continues to inform debate well beyond government. Samin's first book was widely recognized as an original, path-breaking study of Saudi Arabia, one of the world's least transparent states, and it continues to spark discussion internationally. Samin's second book with Oxford University Press, which carries a 2026 publication date, builds on that tradition, offering new insights grounded in rigorous research.
Earlier in Samin's career, he was a celebrated teacher at Dartmouth College, where students and colleagues valued his clarity and engagement in the classroom. Samin also served as a pioneering counterterrorism analyst with the New York City Police Department, helping develop new approaches to understanding emerging threats. Samin designed and taught a four-day Saudi Arabia symposium for the Aspen Institute and has lectured for government and academic audiences in Singapore, Riyadh, Vienna and elsewhere. Audiences value Samin's clarity, restraint and ability to separate signal from noise.
In addition to Samin's deep experience in world affairs and geopolitics, he was once a successful recording artist with a devoted international following, one that persists despite the passage of decades because of the care and energy Samin brings to his craft.
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Nadav Samin Speaking Topics
The Middle East is no longer a straightforward arena for U.S. policy. Regional states are balancing multiple patrons — the U.S., China, Russia, and emerging power centers — each with its own economic leverage and strategic objectives. This shift is changing everything from data and energy flows to access to capital.
For global firms, the real risk isn’t ideological competition — it’s operational friction: new regulatory pressures, competing security expectations, and supply chains that become politicized unexpectedly.
Drawing on government experience and deep regional scholarship, Nadav Samin explains how great-power competition plays out through both public rhetoric as well as new strategic partnerships and contracts. He shows leaders how to navigate complexity and increasing risk without paralysis.
Attendee Results:
Understand how U.S.–China–Russia dynamics influence Middle Eastern decision-making.
Identify where strategic alignments may disrupt supply chains.
Learn how technology, ports, and infrastructure become geopolitical tools.
Develop strategies to reduce vulnerability without withdrawing from opportunity.
Gain a practical framework for monitoring risk across regions.
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 promises massive investment, new industries, and sweeping modernization. But beneath the bold announcements lies a more nuanced reality about what the Kingdom truly needs, what it is willing to pay for, and where foreign firms actually add value.
Having spent years studying Saudi institutions and archives — and engaging with officials, investors, and reformers — Nadav Samin offers a candid, balanced briefing on what Vision 2030 means in practice. He explains which projects are strategic priorities, which sectors are more symbolic than structural, and how political considerations shape business outcomes.
This session helps leadership teams avoid both extremes — misplaced hype and undue pessimism — and instead approach opportunities with clear eyes and realistic expectations.
Attendee Results:
Understand which Vision 2030 initiatives are durable — and which may not be.
Learn how decisions actually get made inside Saudi institutions.
Identify realistic entry points for foreign firms — and common pitfalls to avoid.
Gain a balanced view of political risk versus opportunity.
Leave with a practical framework for evaluating Saudi-related proposals.
Beneath the headlines, trillions of dollars in trade move through shadow channels — networks shaped by sanctions, middlemen, covert financing, and improvisational logistics. Iran sits at the center of this world. Understanding how its systems operate isn’t just an academic puzzle — it’s essential for any organization exposed to global supply chains, energy flows, or emerging markets.
In this session, Nadav Samin takes audiences inside the mechanics of sanctions evasion: how front companies are formed, how money moves, how technology platforms are co-opted, and how legitimate firms can become unwitting participants. Rather than fear-driven speculation, he offers grounded analysis, case examples, and frameworks organizations can actually use.
Leaders leave better able to separate rumor from reality — and to recognize where quiet vulnerabilities might exist long before they show up on the risk register.
Attendee Results:
Understand how sanctions evasion networks actually work — and where legitimate firms get pulled in.
Recognize early-warning indicators that a partner, vendor, or channel may be compromised.
Learn practical questions boards and executives should ask about exposure.
See how seemingly “local” geopolitical moves ripple into pricing, logistics, and compliance pressure.
Build a clearer mental model of risk — grounded in evidence, not speculation.
How do I book Nadav Samin to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Nadav Samin 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 Nadav Samin, 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 Nadav Samin or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Nadav Samin for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Nadav Samin, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Nadav Samin are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Nadav Samin, 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 Nadav Samin speak about?
Nadav Samin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Professors, World Affairs, Strategic Leadership, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Economy, Security & Defense, History, Geopolitics and Author.
Where does Nadav Samin travel from?
Nadav Samin generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Nadav Samin?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Nadav Samin 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 Nadav Samin 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 Nadav Samin 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.
Nadav Samin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Professors, World Affairs and Strategic Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Nadav Samin for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Nadav Samin generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Robert D. Kaplan, Parag Khanna and Jonathan Berkshire Miller. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Nadav Samin for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Nadav Samin Speaking Topics
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Great Power Competition: How Middle East Alignments Reshape Supply Chains and Corporate Risk
The Middle East is no longer a straightforward arena for U.S. policy. Regional states are balancing multiple patrons — the U.S., China, Russia, and emerging power centers — each with its own economic leverage and strategic objectives. This shift is changing everything from data and energy flows to access to capital.
For global firms, the real risk isn’t ideological competition — it’s operational friction: new regulatory pressures, competing security expectations, and supply chains that become politicized unexpectedly.
Drawing on government experience and deep regional scholarship, Nadav Samin explains how great-power competition plays out through both public rhetoric as well as new strategic partnerships and contracts. He shows leaders how to navigate complexity and increasing risk without paralysis.
Attendee Results:
Understand how U.S.–China–Russia dynamics influence Middle Eastern decision-making.
Identify where strategic alignments may disrupt supply chains.
Learn how technology, ports, and infrastructure become geopolitical tools.
Develop strategies to reduce vulnerability without withdrawing from opportunity.
Gain a practical framework for monitoring risk across regions.
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Vision 2030 Without Illusions: Where Foreign Companies Really Fit in Saudi Arabia’s Transformation
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 promises massive investment, new industries, and sweeping modernization. But beneath the bold announcements lies a more nuanced reality about what the Kingdom truly needs, what it is willing to pay for, and where foreign firms actually add value.
Having spent years studying Saudi institutions and archives — and engaging with officials, investors, and reformers — Nadav Samin offers a candid, balanced briefing on what Vision 2030 means in practice. He explains which projects are strategic priorities, which sectors are more symbolic than structural, and how political considerations shape business outcomes.
This session helps leadership teams avoid both extremes — misplaced hype and undue pessimism — and instead approach opportunities with clear eyes and realistic expectations.
Attendee Results:
Understand which Vision 2030 initiatives are durable — and which may not be.
Learn how decisions actually get made inside Saudi institutions.
Identify realistic entry points for foreign firms — and common pitfalls to avoid.
Gain a balanced view of political risk versus opportunity.
Leave with a practical framework for evaluating Saudi-related proposals.
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The Shadow Economy: Iran, Sanctions Evasion, and the Implications for Global Firms
Beneath the headlines, trillions of dollars in trade move through shadow channels — networks shaped by sanctions, middlemen, covert financing, and improvisational logistics. Iran sits at the center of this world. Understanding how its systems operate isn’t just an academic puzzle — it’s essential for any organization exposed to global supply chains, energy flows, or emerging markets.
In this session, Nadav Samin takes audiences inside the mechanics of sanctions evasion: how front companies are formed, how money moves, how technology platforms are co-opted, and how legitimate firms can become unwitting participants. Rather than fear-driven speculation, he offers grounded analysis, case examples, and frameworks organizations can actually use.
Leaders leave better able to separate rumor from reality — and to recognize where quiet vulnerabilities might exist long before they show up on the risk register.
Attendee Results:
Understand how sanctions evasion networks actually work — and where legitimate firms get pulled in.
Recognize early-warning indicators that a partner, vendor, or channel may be compromised.
Learn practical questions boards and executives should ask about exposure.
See how seemingly “local” geopolitical moves ripple into pricing, logistics, and compliance pressure.
Build a clearer mental model of risk — grounded in evidence, not speculation.
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How do I book Nadav Samin to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Nadav Samin 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 Nadav Samin, 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 Nadav Samin or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Nadav Samin for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Nadav Samin, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Nadav Samin are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Nadav Samin, 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 Nadav Samin speak about?
Nadav Samin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Professors, World Affairs, Strategic Leadership, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Economy, Security & Defense, History, Geopolitics and Author. -
Where does Nadav Samin travel from?
Nadav Samin generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Nadav Samin?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Nadav Samin 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 Nadav Samin 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 Nadav Samin 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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