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Zbigniew Brzezinski, Ph.D , Washington D.C. USA -- 30.0k to 50.0k

Zbigniew Brzezinski, the national security advisor to President Carter, was born in Poland and spent part of his youth in France and Germany before moving to Canada. His father, a man of aristocratic descent, served as the Polish consul-general in Montreal during the Second World War and helped Jewish refugees flee Nazi and Soviet persecution. When the communists seized control of the Polish government in 1945, his father retired and remained with his family in Canada. During the 1960s Brzezinski acted as an advisor to Kennedy and Johnson administration officials. Generally taking a hard line on policy toward the Soviet Union, he was also an influential force behind the Johnson administration's "bridge-building" ideas regarding Eastern Europe. During the final years of the Johnson administration, he was a foreign policy advisor to Vice President Hubert Humphrey and his presidential campaign.
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Robert Charles , Maryland USA -- 5.0k to 10.0k

Having worked in President Reagan’s and President Bush 41’s White Houses, as counsel to US House Speaker Dennis Hastert for several years, and most recently, as President George W. Bush’s Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement from 2003-2005 for Colin Powell, Robert Charles offers a unique opportunity to hear how government can work for you – whether in procurement, appropriations, legislation, or regulation.
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E.J. Dionne , District of Columbia USA -- 10.0k to 15.0k

Acclaimed for his keen insights into the competing philosophies of American politics and the shifting trends of public sentiment, Dionne often participates in TV and radio debates as the liberal counterpart to David Brooks, William Kristol and others. He is a firm believer that America is about to enter a new progressive era featuring reform in government and renewed civic activism. 
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Walter Mondale , Minnesota USA -- 25.0k to 30.0k

Walter F. Mondale’s record of public service includes: vice president of the United States, U.S. ambassador to Japan, and U.S. senator and attorney general for the State of Minnesota. He was also the Democratic Party’s nominee for U.S. president in 1984. He is currently a partner with the law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP, headquartered in Minneapolis with 16 offices worldwide. He serves as chair of the firm’s Asia Law Practice Group.
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Ralph Pezzullo , California USA -- Contact for fee schedule

Ralph Pezzullo is a New York Times-bestselling author as well an award-winning playwright and screenwriter. Born in New York City, he grew up in Mexico, Vietnam, Bolivia, Colombia, Guatemala, Uruguay and Nicaragua. After receiving a Master's Degree in international affairs from George Washington University, he went to work for Congressman Les Aspin, where he advised on foreign policy and immigration issues. Later, he was employed as a correspondent for Associated Press covering assignments in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Joseph Ralston , District of Columbia USA -- 20.0k to 25.0k

A distinguished 37-year Air Force veteran, General Joseph Ralston had a pivotal role in revolutionizing the United States Air Force for the 21st century, creating an enormous leap forward by introducing America’s fighting forces to the very latest technology. Now vice chairman of The Cohen Group, he is an expert speaker with a great depth of knowledge on American and international politics, global trouble spots and Middle Eastern affairs. As Supreme Allied NATO Commander, General Ralston contributed to preserving the peace, security and territorial integrity of the NATO member nations while commanding approximately 65,000 troops from 39 nations.
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David Smith , California USA -- 5.0k to 10.0k

Economist, futurist and market strategist David L. Smith, an internationally known speaker and author offers penetrating insight, accurate forecasts and profitable advice regarding: U.S. and world economies, financial and investment markets, international trade, energy markets, U.S. monetary and fiscal policy , and specific industries and companies.
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Marvin Zonis, Ph.D , Illinois USA -- 15.0k to 20.0k

Marvin Zonis is a Professor at the Graduate School of Business at the University of Chicago. He also heads Marvin Zonis + Associates, a political risk consulting firm in Chicago, and is a co-founder and Chairman of DSD, a software company based in Moscow and Chicago. Zonis in an expert on the intersection of digital technologies and globalization, emerging markets, Middle Eastern politics, the oil industry, Russia, and U.S. foreign policy.
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