Evelyn Farkas is one of the most influential voices in national security, geopolitical risk, and global foreign policy. She currently leads the McCain Institute and is recognized for her advisory roles in critical defense and international affairs. Her approach combines strategic outreach with hands-on experience, providing insights into global threats, power balances, and the advancement of democracy against authoritarian regimes. As an executive, analyst, and speaker, she is active in major international forums.
Throughout three decades, Evelyn Farkas has held key positions in the U.S. government, multilateral organizations, and prominent think tanks. She served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia, steering strategic responses to crises such as the Russia-Ukraine war. She was also advisor to the Supreme Allied Commander Europe and Executive Director of the Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism. Her roles include work in the U.S. Congress and with OSCE in Bosnia. She is the author of academic and opinion articles and the book “Fractured States and U.S. Foreign Policy.” She holds a Ph.D. from The Fletcher School and is active in leading international organizations.
Evelyn Farkas’s conferences are noted for analytical clarity, strategic insight, and practical focus on global risk, warfare, security, and democracy. With a dynamic, educational style, she translates real-world experience for executive, political, business, and academic audiences. Her talks explore critical scenarios, conflict projections, authoritarian threats, and the challenges facing the West, offering actionable ideas for decision-makers to manage risks in an uncertain world.
Comprehensive analysis of the threats facing democracies, the roles of the U.S. and Europe, and how to anticipate critical scenarios in a shifting international context.
Key insights to understand the conflict, its geopolitical consequences, impact on global security, and lessons for governments, businesses, and society.
Strategies for facing the rise of authoritarian regimes, their risks to security and Western values, and how to prevail in the emerging world order.
If you are looking for a strategic, analytical, and expert speaker for your next event or conference on geopolitics, economic landscape, or politics, you can book Evelyn Farkas through Thinking Heads. As one of the most prominent figures in international security, Evelyn delivers a dynamic and professional presentation that ensures the best experience for your audience. Contact Thinking Heads today to learn more and secure her participation in your upcoming event.
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