Jake Sullivan
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- U.S. National Security Advisor (2021-2025)
- Director of Policy Planning, US Department of State (2011-2013)
- Deputy Chief of Staff, US Department of State (2009-2011)
- Professor of the Practice of Statecraft and World Order, Harvard Kennedy School
- Canada Pension Plan Investment
- Siemens AG
- Special Competitive Studies Project Global Emerging Technology Summit
- Aspen Security Forum
- Reagan National Defense Forum
- FT Weekend Festival
- Bloomberg Newsmakers
- Washington's Economic Club
- Yale CEO Summit
- Business Roundtable
"The event was fantastic. Our board and executive team found the session very valuable, and was definitely the highlight from our meetings in NYC."
-Canada Pension Plan Investment
The State of the World in 2026: Major Developments, Crises, & Opportunities
At the forefront of US Foreign Policy during a time of transition and adaptation in a rapidly changing international order JAKE SULLIVAN provides a comprehensive overview of the key geopolitical and economic developments shaping the global landscape, from emerging crises to transformative opportunities.
During his time in government, Sullivan was at the forefront in addressing complex geopolitical issues including U.S.-China relations, the war in Ukraine (he is a strong advocate for reinforcing NATO) and the Middle East conflict. He helped shape the Asia-Pacific rebalance strategy at both the State Department and the White House. He was a lead negotiator in the initial talks that paved the way for the Iran nuclear deal and played a key role in the U.S.-brokered negotiations that led to a ceasefire in Gaza in 2012. With deep experience in peacemaking, Sullivan is equipped to advise on the path forward in all geopolitical possibilities.
U.S.-China Relations: Navigating Competition & Cooperation in a New Era
28th Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, JAKE SULLIVAN focused on balancing competition in areas such as trade, technology and climate change and helped shape initiatives like the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). He explains the complexities of U.S.-China relations, discussing trade, security, and the broader implications for global stability.
A.I. (Artificial Intelligence): The Balance of Power, Risks, & Opportunity
28th Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs JAKE SULLIVAN explores how artificial intelligence is poised to reshape the global balance of power, fundamentally altering national security, economic competitiveness, and international influence. The competition between global powers to lead in AI research, development, and infrastructure is not only about economic gains but also about securing long-term technological supremacy.
Sullivan explains how the decisions made today about how AI is developed and governed will shape the trajectory of international power dynamics for decades to come.
Additional Topics
As a top National Security Advisor, JAKE SULLIVAN can speak on a number of vital and timely topics, including:
- Technology & National Security: Preparing for a Digital Future
- A Fracturing Global Economy? Understanding the New Industrial Policy
- The Middle East in Transition: Leaders, Alliances, & the Road Ahead
- The U.S., Russia, & Ukraine: Navigating Conflict in a Changing World
