Main language flag - en
Secondary language flag - us
+44 208 748 9595 Contact us
Menu

Home » Government & Politics » Klaus Dodds

Klaus Dodds Profile Picture

Keynote SpeakerKlaus Dodds

Geopolitical Author and Strategic Foresight Adviser

Professor Klaus Dodds draws on over 30 years of first-hand experience of working in geopolitical regions, including the poles. He aims to combine both the “big picture” of geopolitics with insights into how things operate in government, strategic organisations, parliaments, diplomatic circles and in situ. As a geopolitical strategist, he is concerned with future shocks and trends. ... Read more

Popular Talks

  • Border Wars
  • Future of Antarctica
  • Strategic Leadership and Risk
  • Great Power Rivalries
  • Geopolitics
    • More talks

Request Fees & Availabilities

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

One of our consultants will get back to you soon

Biography

Klaus has worked for many years in higher education, initially at the University of Edinburgh and more recently Royal Holloway University of London. He has held two visiting fellowships at Oxford. For much of that time, he has been in demand as an expert adviser to UK government departments, UK Parliament, and European Parliament. Latterly, he worked as a strategic adviser to NATO’s Strategic Foresight Analysis group, working with them on future geopolitical trends.

His work on geopolitics has appeared in multiple books, published by prestigious publishers such as Oxford University Press and Yale University Press, including the best-selling Geopolitics: A Very Short Introduction which was translated into multiple languages including Korean, Japanese, Farsi, Kurdish. In 2021, Penguin published his book, Border Wars, which predicted more conflict over borders including Ukraine.

He has also appeared in numerous TV documentaries, radio bulletins, news shows and short films including BBC News, Radio 4 Today, CBC News, CBS News, France 24, Sky News, as well as writing for newspapers and magazines such as The Daily Telegraph, Spectator and Prospect.

Klaus has a PhD from the University of Bristol, and in 2005 was awarded the Philip Leverhulme Prize in Geography. He is an Honorary Fellow with British Antarctic Survey and was a trustee of the Royal Geographical Society.

"Klaus captivates with razor-sharp insight and a masterful grasp of the shifting geopolitical landscape. Drawing on powerful anecdotes from his own research, he brings global issues vividly to life, making complex ideas accessible and deeply engaging. For five consecutive years at Wellington College, his thought-provoking sessions have ignited curiosity, challenged perspectives, and sparked real debate. A truly compelling speaker who is both intellectually rich and effortlessly engaging." Director of Academic Extension, Wellington College
"Klaus’s extensive knowledge and experience in the geopolitical sphere makes him a ‘must-listen’ expert who has added value to our insight and investor offering several times. He is able to communicate complex issues simply while maintaining great insight, building trust and understanding with clients." Managing Director, Moody's
"Klaus's eloquence, intellectual generosity and wide-ranging knowledge mark him out as one of our most compelling authorities on the Arctic and Antarctic. He combines his passion for his subject with wry humour and sharp insights that make the knottiest of subjects accessible at the same time as stimulating an interest to know more." Director of the Shackleton Medal for the Protection of the Polar Regions

Popular Talks by Klaus Dodds

  • Border Wars

    Why geography helps to explain how and why borders get established, maintained, and fought over.

  • Future of Antarctica

    The Antarctic is in crisis and this lecture explains what we need to do about it.

  • Strategic Leadership and Risk

    It draws on my experience of working with NATO and other agencies charged with understanding and managing risk.

  • Great Power Rivalries

    Focussing in on how US, China and Russia are working to create their own spheres of influence.

  • Geopolitics

    Explores what this controversial term means and why it is so popular.

  • Greenland and The Arctic

    Explains why President Trump wants to purchase/acquire Greenland and what that tells us about the future of the Arctic.