Rodger Baker

Geopolitics Keynote Speaker on Global Risk, Economics, Business Strategy, Supply Chains & Future Trends

Expert on

  • Economist
  • Geopolitics
  • Business Growth
  • Politics & Current Events

Fee Range

$15,000–$20,000

Travels from

TX, US

Biography

Rodger Baker is the Managing Director for Geopolitics at Periplous, Executive Advisor of the Stratfor Center for Applied Geopolitics at RANE, and Chair of the Advisory Board of the Society for Geopolitics (S4GEO).

Baker explains how geopolitical competition, technological change, and shifting alliances are reshaping the global environment. With nearly 30 years of experience producing mid- and long-term geopolitical forecasts, he analyzes global geopolitical patterns and their implications for international security, economics, and corporate decision-making and advises companies, governments, and globally engaged organizations on strategic decision-making.

He is a leading expert on Arctic strategy and security, as well as the Indo-Pacific and its relationship with the United States, examining the dynamics of great-power competition, the growing role of middle powers, and how technological, environmental, and demographic shifts are influencing global relationships.

A clear and engaging communicator, he translates complex geopolitical dynamics into insights relevant for business leaders and policymakers. His analysis is particularly valued by internationally active businesses seeking to understand how geopolitical change affects markets, supply chains, and long-term strategy.

Baker is a Senior Fellow at the George H. W. Bush Foundation for U.S. China Relations, a Steering Fellow for the Mackinder Forum, and teaches a certificate program in Geopolitical Analysis at Florida Atlantic University. He holds a master’s degree in military history from

Norwich University, the oldest private military university in the United States. Baker serves as a trusted advisor to corporate boards and senior executives and delivers keynote addresses to leading industry and policy forums worldwide.

Speaker Videos

Geopolitics as a Business Variable

Geopolitical risk now sits alongside finance, technology, and regulation in shaping corporate strategy. This session examines how organizations can monitor geopolitical developments and translate them into actionable business decisions.

Strategic Chokepoints: Geopolitics and Global Supply Chains

As export controls, sanctions, and industrial policy become tools of competition, supply chains are becoming contested terrain. This briefing examines where disruptions are most likely to occur and how companies must adapt supply chains and market strategies in response.

U.S.–China Rivalry and the Future of Global Trade

Strategic competition between the United States and China is reshaping trade flows, technology development, and investment patterns. This session explores how global markets are fragmenting and what it means for multinational organizations.

China’s Grip on Global Supply Chains and Where It’s Slipping

From critical minerals to manufacturing and trade restrictions, China has built significant leverage over global supply chains. This session examines how that leverage is being used—and where it is starting to break down.

Indo-Pacific: The Center of Global Competition

The Indo-Pacific has become the central arena of global economic growth and strategic competition. This briefing examines evolving security partnerships, trade realignments, military posture, and economic initiatives that will influence investment flows, technology supply chains, and regional stability.

Taiwan: A Global Economic Flashpoint

The Taiwan Strait is both a military fault line and the center of the global semiconductor industry. This session assesses the risks of disruption and implications for global manufacturing and technology. The session also places Taiwan within the broader context of China’s economic leverage over global supply chains.