Cliff Kupchan

Chairman of Eurasia Group; Global Political Risk Analyst

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Cliff Kupchan Biography

Cliff Kupchan is Eurasia Group's chairman and a leader of the firm's global macro coverage. Cliff has held high-level positions in the US government and regularly meets top foreign leaders. He provides cutting-edge insights on political risk. Cliff has been a leading expert on international relations for more than two decades—in academia, as a US official, and in the private sector—and he speaks frequently to private and public sector audiences. He regularly briefs clients on macro developments and is co-author of Eurasia Group's annual Top Risks publication.

Cliff currently focuses on the war in Ukraine, US-China relations, and leading trends in international relations. Throughout his career, he has specialized in Russian affairs and US foreign policy, and Cliff remains very involved in those topics. He often appears on major TV networks and is frequently quoted in the world's leading newspapers. He has published extensively in academic journals and frequently authors op-eds.

Before joining Eurasia Group, Cliff held a senior position at the US State Department during the Clinton administration. He previously worked for the House International Relations Committee of the US Congress, where he served as the top foreign policy adviser on Russia, global foreign assistance, and North Africa. He was also staff director of the Subcommittee on Africa. More recently, Cliff was vice president at The Center for the National Interest. He spent two years in Moscow, where he ran a large foundation. Cliff, who is fluent in Russian, received a master's degree from Stanford University and a bachelor's degree from Brown University. An avid swimmer, he has gone for long swims in the North Sea, the Baltic Sea, and many Russian lakes.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/13/2025.

Cliff Kupchan Speaking Topics

  • Back to the Law of the Jungle: Eurasia Group’s Top Risks for 2025

    As we navigate 2025, the global order is under more strain than at any point since the 1930s or the early Cold War. The old rules of alliances, institutions, and even economic logic are falling away. Instead, we’re witnessing a return to the “law of the jungle,” as the world’s most powerful actors, countries, corporations, and individuals, prioritize their own interests, often at the expense of global stability.

    In this keynote, Eurasia Group Chairman and Top Risks co-author Cliff Kupchan will break down this year’s Top Risks report, offering his unique perspective shaped by decades of experience at the intersection of policy and international affairs. Drawing on firsthand insights from high-level meetings with global leaders and deep expertise in US foreign policy, Russia, China, and the war in Ukraine, Cliff will examine:

    • Why the G-Zero moment is more dangerous now than ever, what it means for global leadership and the disruptive power of unregulated AI and the persistence of “ungoverned spaces.”
    • The implications of Donald Trump’s return to the White House for American democracy, the global economy, US-China relations and how “Trumponomics” and a breakdown in US-China relations risk undermining global economic recovery.
    • Russia’s ongoing role as a disruptor and its impact on the West, Ukraine, energy markets and the risks posed by an emboldened and isolated Iran, and continued insecurity in the Middle East.

    Cliff will offer forward-looking analysis on the forces driving these risks and provide practical guidance for navigating an increasingly volatile global landscape. The session will be followed by Q&A, giving attendees a chance to engage directly with one of the world’s leading experts in political risk.

  • Navigating Great Power Rivalry: How US-China-Russia Dynamics Will Shape the Next Decade

    Leveraging his expertise in US foreign policy, Russian affairs, and current macro trends, in this presentation, Cliff Kupchan will explore the shifting balance of global power, the impact of the Ukraine war, and the implications for government, business, and society.

    Audiences will gain critical insights into:

    • A deeper understanding of Russia’s political and economic trajectory post-Ukraine war, including internal stability and regional influence.
    • Assessment of possible endgames in the Russia-West confrontation and what would be required for meaningful cooperation or detente.
    • Analysis of the risks and opportunities for international businesses, investors, and policymakers in dealing with Russia’s future role on the world stage.

Cliff Kupchan Videos

U.S. Strategy in Ukraine, With Charles Kupchan

U.S. Strategy in Ukraine, With Charles Kupchan

Charles Kupchan, senior fellow at CFR and a professor of international affairs at Georgetown University, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss...

Eurasia Group's Top Global Risks

Eurasia Group's Top Global Risks

Eurasia Group Chairman, Cliff Kupchan, discusses some of what the company claims will be the top five global risks in 2024. Kupchan talks about the...

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Cliff Kupchan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Back to the Law of the Jungle: Eurasia Group’s Top Risks for 2025 and Navigating Great Power Rivalry: How US-China-Russia Dynamics Will Shape the Next Decade. The estimated speaking fee range to book Cliff Kupchan for your event is available upon request. Cliff Kupchan generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are David Gordon, Ian Bremmer, Gerald Butts, Maziar Minovi and Ray Mabus. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Cliff Kupchan for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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