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Afshin Molavi

Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Institute at Johns Hopkins; Expert on Global Geopolitical Risk & Emerging Markets

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Afshin Molavi Biography

Afshin Molavi is a Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Institute of the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies and founder of the Emerging World newsletter. As a former journalist, geopolitical risk analyst and World Bank staffer, Molavi has traveled widely, logging hundreds of thousands of miles across the globe, chronicling our world in surprising ways.

Peppering his talks with anecdotes from his travels, a deep reading of history, broad industry knowledge, and touches of pop culture, Molavi speaks widely on geopolitical risk, global trends, globalization, and the intersection of policy, business, and markets. From Amsterdam to Abu Dhabi, from Boston to Beijing, Molavi has delivered impactful keynotes for a wide range of audiences from global asset management firms and leading investment banks to travel and tourism boards and trade associations.

Molavi is also co-founder of the emerge85 Lab, an initiative dedicated to exploring the economic, political, and cultural ramifications arising from rapid urbanization, unprecedented connectivity, and growing middle classes in Africa, Asia, and Latin America – home to 85% of the world’s population.

A former Dubai-based journalist with Reuters, Molavi’s writings over the years have appeared in the Financial Times, The New York Times, Foreign Policy, BloombergView, The Washington Post, Newsweek, Businessweek, Journal of Commerce, National Geographic, Institutional Investor, and dozens of academic and specialty publications.

He has also served as a senior research fellow at the New America Foundation think tank, where he was a former director of the World Economy Roundtable. Previously, Molavi worked as an advisor at the International Finance Corporation, the private sector development arm of the World Bank and at Oxford Analytica, the global advisory firm.

He is also founder and editor of Emerging World newsletter on Substack, a blog that explores global trends, emerging markets, and globalization, and serves as a locus of thought leadership for some of the most prominent investors and analysts.

He is also an avid novel reader, a “weekend warrior” in basketball and tennis, a long-suffering Washington sports fan, an award-winning documentary film producer, and father of two kids. He lives in Washington DC.

Speaking Topics
  • Shanghai, Mumbai, Dubai, or Good-Bye: Emerging Markets and Investment Destinations

    China is set to overtake the United States as the world's largest economy by the year 2020--only to be replaced by India in 2050. The world's major companies are responding to these geo-economic shifts and setting sights eastward. Charting "The New Silk Road," Molavi explains what the rise of the East means for the markets and companies of the West.

  • The New Geo-Political Risk (and Opportunity) Map of the World

    As the world's economic growth is driven by emerging markets, investment pours into countries and regions prone to higher levels of risk. Molavi describes what this new environment looks like and what it means for companies worldwide.

  • The US-Iran Showdown and What It Means for the Future of Business

    The US and Iran are locked in a clock-ticking showdown over Tehran's nuclear program. Rumors abound of possible US and/or Israeli military action on Iran's nuclear sites. Meanwhile, a pro-democracy movement in Iran struggles against the crushing weight of the state. Molavi offers a tour of the potential looming conflict and what this might mean for the future of business.

  • The Fall of the Autocrats: The Arab Spring and Its Discontents

    The Arab world uprisings that led to the fall of several long-standing autocrats and a severe challenge to others has unleashed dramatic and far-reaching changes across the region. The geopolitics of the region is in flux, US policy is chasing events, and the future is deeply uncertain. Join Middle East specialist and journalist Afshin Molavi as he takes us on a tour d?horizon of a region on the cusp of a transformational change and what it all means for the United States.

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  • HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BOOK Afshin Molavi?

    Speaking fees for Afshin Molavi, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Afshin Molavi charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Afshin Molavi, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • WHO IS THE AGENT FOR Afshin Molavi?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Afshin Molavi for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent 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. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Afshin Molavi for your next private or corporate function.
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Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Institute at Johns Hopkins; Expert on Global Geopolitical Risk & Emerging Markets

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Afshin Molavi Biography

Afshin Molavi is a Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Institute of the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies and founder of the Emerging World newsletter. As a former journalist, geopolitical risk analyst and World Bank staffer, Molavi has traveled widely, logging hundreds of thousands of miles across the globe, chronicling our world in surprising ways.

Peppering his talks with anecdotes from his travels, a deep reading of history, broad industry knowledge, and touches of pop culture, Molavi speaks widely on geopolitical risk, global trends, globalization, and the intersection of policy, business, and markets. From Amsterdam to Abu Dhabi, from Boston to Beijing, Molavi has delivered impactful keynotes for a wide range of audiences from global asset management firms and leading investment banks to travel and tourism boards and trade associations.

Molavi is also co-founder of the emerge85 Lab, an initiative dedicated to exploring the economic, political, and cultural ramifications arising from rapid urbanization, unprecedented connectivity, and growing middle classes in Africa, Asia, and Latin America – home to 85% of the world’s population.

A former Dubai-based journalist with Reuters, Molavi’s writings over the years have appeared in the Financial Times, The New York Times, Foreign Policy, BloombergView, The Washington Post, Newsweek, Businessweek, Journal of Commerce, National Geographic, Institutional Investor, and dozens of academic and specialty publications.

He has also served as a senior research fellow at the New America Foundation think tank, where he was a former director of the World Economy Roundtable. Previously, Molavi worked as an advisor at the International Finance Corporation, the private sector development arm of the World Bank and at Oxford Analytica, the global advisory firm.

He is also founder and editor of Emerging World newsletter on Substack, a blog that explores global trends, emerging markets, and globalization, and serves as a locus of thought leadership for some of the most prominent investors and analysts.

He is also an avid novel reader, a “weekend warrior” in basketball and tennis, a long-suffering Washington sports fan, an award-winning documentary film producer, and father of two kids. He lives in Washington DC.

Afshin Molavi Speaking Topics

  • Shanghai, Mumbai, Dubai, or Good-Bye: Emerging Markets and Investment Destinations

    China is set to overtake the United States as the world's largest economy by the year 2020--only to be replaced by India in 2050. The world's major companies are responding to these geo-economic shifts and setting sights eastward. Charting "The New Silk Road," Molavi explains what the rise of the East means for the markets and companies of the West.

  • The New Geo-Political Risk (and Opportunity) Map of the World

    As the world's economic growth is driven by emerging markets, investment pours into countries and regions prone to higher levels of risk. Molavi describes what this new environment looks like and what it means for companies worldwide.

  • The US-Iran Showdown and What It Means for the Future of Business

    The US and Iran are locked in a clock-ticking showdown over Tehran's nuclear program. Rumors abound of possible US and/or Israeli military action on Iran's nuclear sites. Meanwhile, a pro-democracy movement in Iran struggles against the crushing weight of the state. Molavi offers a tour of the potential looming conflict and what this might mean for the future of business.

  • The Fall of the Autocrats: The Arab Spring and Its Discontents

    The Arab world uprisings that led to the fall of several long-standing autocrats and a severe challenge to others has unleashed dramatic and far-reaching changes across the region. The geopolitics of the region is in flux, US policy is chasing events, and the future is deeply uncertain. Join Middle East specialist and journalist Afshin Molavi as he takes us on a tour d?horizon of a region on the cusp of a transformational change and what it all means for the United States.

Afshin Molavi Videos

  • Afshin Molavi Keynote | Easternisation​ - Setting the Scene
    Afshin Molavi, Author and Expert on Global Geo-Political risk and Geo-Economics, Johns Hopkins Foreign Policy Institute,​ Demographics and...

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FAQs on booking Afshin Molavi

  • How to book Afshin Molavi?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Afshin Molavi for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Afshin Molavi, 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 pricing information and check availability for Afshin Molavi or any other celebrity of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Afshin Molavi?

    Speaking fees for Afshin Molavi, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Afshin Molavi charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Afshin Molavi, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • Who is the agent for Afshin Molavi?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Afshin Molavi for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent 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. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Afshin Molavi for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Afshin Molavi or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Afshin Molavi or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Afshin Molavi is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Shanghai, Mumbai, Dubai, or Good-Bye: Emerging Markets and Investment Destinations, The New Geo-Political Risk (and Opportunity) Map of the World, The US-Iran Showdown and What It Means for the Future of Business and The Fall of the Autocrats: The Arab Spring and Its Discontents. The estimated speaking fee range to book Afshin Molavi for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Afshin Molavi 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 Todd Buchholz, John Sitilides, Norman Ornstein, Bernard Baumohl and Raj Patel. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Afshin Molavi for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Afshin Molavi Speaking Topics

  • Shanghai, Mumbai, Dubai, or Good-Bye: Emerging Markets and Investment Destinations

    China is set to overtake the United States as the world's largest economy by the year 2020--only to be replaced by India in 2050. The world's major companies are responding to these geo-economic shifts and setting sights eastward. Charting "The New Silk Road," Molavi explains what the rise of the East means for the markets and companies of the West.

  • The New Geo-Political Risk (and Opportunity) Map of the World

    As the world's economic growth is driven by emerging markets, investment pours into countries and regions prone to higher levels of risk. Molavi describes what this new environment looks like and what it means for companies worldwide.

  • The US-Iran Showdown and What It Means for the Future of Business

    The US and Iran are locked in a clock-ticking showdown over Tehran's nuclear program. Rumors abound of possible US and/or Israeli military action on Iran's nuclear sites. Meanwhile, a pro-democracy movement in Iran struggles against the crushing weight of the state. Molavi offers a tour of the potential looming conflict and what this might mean for the future of business.

  • The Fall of the Autocrats: The Arab Spring and Its Discontents

    The Arab world uprisings that led to the fall of several long-standing autocrats and a severe challenge to others has unleashed dramatic and far-reaching changes across the region. The geopolitics of the region is in flux, US policy is chasing events, and the future is deeply uncertain. Join Middle East specialist and journalist Afshin Molavi as he takes us on a tour d?horizon of a region on the cusp of a transformational change and what it all means for the United States.

Afshin Molavi Speaker Videos

  • Afshin Molavi Keynote | Easternisation​ - Setting the Scene
    Afshin Molavi, Author and Expert on Global Geo-Political risk and Geo-Economics, Johns Hopkins Foreign Policy Institute,​ Demographics and Infrastructure​ Keynote

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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