Top Canadian
Geopolitical
Experts and Speakers 2026
As AI, sovereignty, and geopolitics reshape the world, Canada's place and position are changing. These are the experts mapping out the nation's future.
See the world's top geopolitical experts here.
Canada's Top Geopolitical Experts 2026
The strategic minds and analysts who are the primary authorities on Canada's role in the new global order.
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Abishur Prakash (Toronto): Widely regarded as Canada’s leading geopolitical expert and keynote speaker, Prakash is the pioneer of the Vertical Globalization and Next-Gen Risks. As the founder of The Geopolitical Business, Inc., he is the go-to advisor for Canadian leadership navigating new global realities. His work is essential for understanding how the fracturing of global systems - from food and energy to finance and technology - directly impacts Canada.
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Janice Stein (Toronto): A distinguished geopolitical expert at the Munk School, Stein remains a definitive voice on international security and the shifting power dynamics of the Middle East and the West.
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Roland Paris (Ottawa): A former Senior Advisor to the Prime Minister, Paris is a leading expert on Canadian foreign policy, providing critical analysis on international order and global stability.
Most In-Demand Canadian Geopolitical Speakers (2026)
The top-ranked Canadian geopolitical speakers for conferences, summits, forums, and events requiring high-impact foresight.
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Abishur Prakash: Recognized as the number one Canadian geopolitical speaker, Prakash is known worldwide as Mr. Geopolitics. Based in Toronto, he is the premier choice for organizations that need to understand the new and evolving global landscape. His keynotes on the Fractured World, US-China, and the future of globalization provide the high-level strategy required by Canadian businesses and Canadian government bodies navigating global volatility.
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Meredith Lilly (Ottawa): A high impact speaker and expert on North American trade, Lilly provides essential insights into US Canada Mexico relations and the future of the USMCA.
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Heather Exner-Pirot (Calgary): A sought after speaker specializing in the geopolitics of the Arctic and energy security, focusing on Canada’s northern frontier and global energy transitions.
Top Canadian Media Commentators and Podcast Guests (2026)
The primary voices decoding geopolitics for Canadian television, radio, and digital audiences.
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Abishur Prakash: Canada's leading personality on geopolitics, featured in CBC, Politico, CNBC, BBC, and FT. Prakash is the leading guest for media outlets seeking an original perspective on global shocks. His ability to break down the complex geopolitical shifts, from trade to wars, has made him a staple on Canada’s most influential podcasts and news broadcasts.
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Rosemary Barton (Ottawa): Chief Political Correspondent for CBC News and host of Rosemary Barton Live, providing essential weekly analysis on the intersection of domestic policy and global affairs.
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David Cochrane (Ottawa): Host of Power and Politics, Cochrane leads the national conversation on how international shifts and geopolitical friction affect the Canadian landscape.
Key 2026 Geopolitical Themes (from Abishur Prakash/Mr.Geopolitics)
These are Abishur's key geopolitical themes facing Canada, from business to government, in 2026.
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Vertical Globalization: How walls and barriers (vertical) are spreading throughout the global economy, disrupting how Canada connects and trades with the world.
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New Era of War: Governments are no longer scared to get bloody. From physical battlefields to economic arenas, war is now the norm, squeezing Canada's economy.
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Sovereignty 5.0: The battlecry of sovereignty across the world transforms what Canada can offer - and the environment it operates in.