Meet our Tutors

“Fantastic programme, great lecturers and thought-provoking peer discussion at a time when geopolitics has never been more relevant for industry and government.”

Geopolitical Risk Programme Participant, July 2026

Read more below about our Tutors and what Participants say

Our Geopolitical Risk programme is designed for mid‑to‑senior leaders seeking deeper insight, sharper thinking, and stronger organisational impact.

It will provide you with the tools to anticipate global shifts and lead your organisation with clarity and authority.

Meet our Tutors and what Participants say

Professor Lucas Kello - AI and Cyber Risk

“Kello was a tour de force and his session was easily the most impactful to me and fellow participants.” July 2026 Participant.

“Every session was incredibly insightful and thought-provoking. I was particularly fascinated by the discussion on AI. The concept of AI serving as a tool of warfare was a completely new perspective for me. I am deeply grateful for the wealth of knowledge and the valuable networking opportunities this programme provided. It was a very unique experience indeed.” July 2026 Participant.

Professor Maryam Alemzadeh - Military Structure in Iran

“I particularly was attracted to the in-person aspect as I feel that type of forum is much more beneficial to learning and interaction.” July 2026 Participant.

Professor Todd Hall - Political Risk, China

“Geopolitics is the talk of the moment and with such heavy topics this programme introduces made it interesting.” July 2026 Participant

Professor Desmond King - Academic Panel on Academic Panel on The United States at 250: the convergence of global and domestic interests

“It’s a rare opportunity to confront views with a very diverse cohort of professionals from private and public sectors, academics, and even former militaries on major global topics.” July 2026 Participant

Dr Ursula Hackett - Academic Panel on The United States at 250: the convergence of global and domestic interests

“Fantastic thought-provoking ideas which reflects the hard-earned knowledge the faculty members have.” July 2026 Participant

Neil Unsworth - Implementation Workshop

The most valuable part of the programme was the implementation of the framework to an example risk. The time-based approach was a crucible that tested our understanding. It helped to put the previous sessions into practice." July 2026 Participant

I highly recommend this programme to anyone seeking to deepen their geopolitical insight. As an aspiring academic, I benefited immensely from the diverse perspectives shared by both the expert speakers and my fellow participants. This truly was a unique experience.

July 2026 Participant

Do it if you can. You'll come away with new, diverse perspectives, get to take in the Oxford atmosphere, and leave with new friends and connections. I think that having attended also demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and credibility among employers in regard to navigating emerging risks that we're all grappling with.