Geopolitics & Global Affairs Expert; Brady-Johnson Professor at Yale; Former UK Cabinet Minister; Author of "The Places in Between"

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Rory Stewart Biography

Rory Stewart OBE is a British academic, author, broadcaster, former diplomat, and former Cabinet minister whose career spans major geopolitical arenas. Stewart has been recognized for traversing Afghanistan after the US-UK invasion and serving as deputy governor of two Iraqi provinces at age 29. Fluent in 11 languages, Stewart is a writer and documentarian who has advised US presidents and British prime ministers on Afghanistan and Middle East policy.

Stewart’s early career included service in the British Army and diplomatic posts in Indonesia, Montenegro, and Iraq, where he was deputy governor of two provinces following the intervention. He walked 6,000 miles across Asia over 21 months, an experience chronicled in his writing. After his walk through the Middle East and South Asia, Stewart founded the Turquoise Mountain Foundation, a nonprofit focused on restoring a section of the old city of Kabul, Afghanistan. He also served as director of Harvard’s Carr Center for Human Rights Policy.

In government, Stewart served as a minister in four departments and was Secretary of State for International Development, spending nearly a decade as an MP for Penrith and The Border. He was the youngest chair of the Defence Select Committee and ran for Conservative Party leadership following Theresa May’s resignation.

As an author, Stewart’s works include "The Places in Between," a bestseller describing his walk across Afghanistan, and "Occupational Hazards" (also published as "The Prince of the Marshes"), which details his time as an administrator in southern Iraq. His memoir, "Politics on the Edge," explores the realities of political life. "Middleland: Dispatches from the Borders" blends travel writing, political reflection, and commentary on local empowerment in rural Britain. "Politics on the Edge" won the British Book Awards Non-Fiction Narrative Book of the Year and reached number one on the Sunday Times bestseller list. Stewart has presented BBC documentaries including "In Search of Lawrence of Arabia," "Afghanistan: The Great Game," and "Border Country: The Story of Britain's Lost Middleland."

Stewart is the Brady-Johnson Professor of Grand Strategy at Yale University’s Jackson Institute for Global Affairs, where he teaches politics and international relations. He co-presents the podcast "The Rest Is Politics" with Alastair Campbell, contributing to public discourse on global issues. Stewart is also a senior advisor to GiveDirectly, which provides unconditional cash transfers to families living in extreme poverty, particularly in Africa. Drawing on experience in conflict zones, government, and academia, Stewart is a prominent voice on geopolitics, governance, and global affairs.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/27/2026.

Rory Stewart Speaking Topics

  • The Global Human Rights Struggle

  • Art & Commerce: The Power of Art at Work in Old Kabul

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Rory Stewart Videos

in conversation with Rory Stewart OBE - June 2026

in conversation with Rory Stewart OBE - June 2026

In a wide-ranging conversation with Cumberland Lodge and the St Paul's Cathedral Institute The Rt Hon Rory Stewart OBE.

Rory Stewart | TEDxBath

Rory Stewart | TEDxBath

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Rory Stewart | We Will Fight For Queen and Country - YouTube

Rory Stewart | We Will Fight For Queen and Country - YouTube

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Rory Stewart is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Global Human Rights Struggle, Art & Commerce: The Power of Art at Work in Old Kabul, The Places in Between: The Middle East I Know, Human Rights: The Rhetoric vs. The Reality, Middle East Expert and Conservative MP. The estimated speaking fee range to book Rory Stewart for your event is available upon request. Rory Stewart generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ian Bremmer, Peter Zeihan, Marko Papic, Pippa Malmgren and George Friedman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Rory Stewart for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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