Thomas Sanderson

Thomas Sanderson

Keynote Speaker: Thomas M. Sanderson is a consultant, and the deputy director and senior fellow in the CSIS Transnational Threats Project.

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Thomas Sanderson Biography

Thomas M. Sanderson is a consultant, and the deputy director and senior fellow in the CSIS Transnational Threats Project. His work focuses on terrorism, long-term global threats and trends, U.S. national security policy, intelligence and information sharing, Central Asia, and China.

Through 12 years of counterterrorism experience he has conducted field work across 50 nations, engaging all manner of sources including terrorists, extremists, insurgents, foreign intelligence officers, nongovernmental organization leaders, and academics. From 2004 to 2009, he led the CSIS open source counterterrorism project, designing and directing two major studies on threats in Europe and Southeast Asia. In the course of this work at CSIS, Sanderson has published ten major reports, as well as articles in The Economist, The New York Times, Washington Post, West Point CTC Sentinel, and Harvard Asia-Pacific Review.

He also serves as a course instructor and consultant for the U.S. government and the private sector. In 2005, he completed a fellowship at the American Academy in Berlin, with research on U.S.-German counterterrorism cooperation and threat perception.

Prior to CSIS, Mr. Sanderson was an analyst with Science Applications International Corporation, where he conducted extensive studies of terrorist groups for the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency. He also held the 2001 Henry L. Stimson Center Fellowship at Fudan University in Shanghai, China, where he researched the Chinese perspective on U.S. Ballistic Missile Defense; he also has four years of NGO development experience focused on Central Asia and Russia.

Sanderson holds a B.A. from Wheaton College in Massachusetts and an M.A. in law and diplomacy from the Fletcher School at Tufts University.

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NORTHERN DISTRIBUTION NETWORK (NDN), OPEN SOURCE, TRUSTED INFORMATION NETWORK FOR COUNTERTERRORISM, SEVEN REVOLUTIONS, TRANSNATIONAL THREATS PROJECT

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Thomas Sanderson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Security & Defense, World Affairs and Economy. The estimated speaking fee range to book Thomas Sanderson for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Thomas Sanderson 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 Avi Rubin, Jon B. Alterman and Edward C. Chow. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Thomas Sanderson for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

Thomas Sanderson Speaking Topics

  • NORTHERN DISTRIBUTION NETWORK (NDN), OPEN SOURCE, TRUSTED INFORMATION NETWORK FOR COUNTERTERRORISM, SEVEN REVOLUTIONS, TRANSNATIONAL THREATS PROJECT

  • How do I book Thomas Sanderson to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Thomas Sanderson 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 Thomas Sanderson, 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 Thomas Sanderson or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Thomas Sanderson for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Thomas Sanderson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Thomas Sanderson, 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 Thomas Sanderson speak about?

    Thomas Sanderson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Security & Defense, World Affairs and Economy.
  • Where does Thomas Sanderson travel from?

    Thomas Sanderson 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 Thomas Sanderson?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Thomas Sanderson 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 Thomas Sanderson 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 Thomas Sanderson 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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