About

Rodger Baker: Geopolitical Analyst | CEO of Baker Global Insights | Former Stratfor Center Executive Director

Understand the Forces Reshaping Your World

Trade relationships, security concerns, and political decisions can quickly change the assumptions behind a business plan. How can leaders make sense of those shifts without getting lost in daily headlines?

Rodger Baker helps audiences see the deeper forces at work. Drawing on decades in geopolitical analysis, including his leadership of the Stratfor Center for Applied Geopolitics at RANE, he connects global developments to strategic choices. He now leads Baker Global Insights. The Sweeney Agency

Why Book Rodger Baker?

Rodger brings a method to a subject often dominated by competing predictions. He examines geography, national interests, historical patterns, and changing international relationships to help audiences understand why events unfold.

For an executive audience, he can focus the discussion on the regions and issues that matter to its operations.

What Makes Rodger Different?

• Decades of experience in applied geopolitics and intelligence analysis
• Deep knowledge of China, the Korean Peninsula, and the wider Asia-Pacific region
• Experience briefing executives and corporate boards
• An analytical approach that looks beyond the latest headline
• The ability to connect international developments to business decisions

Why Is Rodger Right for Your Audience?

Rodger is a strong fit for executive meetings, board retreats, industry conferences, and organizations with international exposure. He is especially useful when leaders need to understand how political and security developments could affect markets, supply chains, investments, or strategic plans.

Book Rodger when your audience needs to:

• Make sense of a changing geopolitical landscape
• Identify forces that could affect its industry or region
• Understand developments in China and the Asia-Pacific
• Consider how international relations shape business risk
• Think more clearly about long-term scenarios
• Ask better questions when making decisions under uncertainty

Audience Takeaways

Attendees will leave:

• Clearer on the geopolitical forces behind major events
• Better equipped to distinguish structural change from short-term noise
• More aware of possible implications for their business
• Ready to include geopolitical factors in strategic discussions
• Able to frame more useful questions about regional risks and opportunities

Keynote Programs

Rodger’s presentation can be shaped around the geographic and strategic questions most relevant to your audience. Potential focuses include:

Global Geopolitical Trends and Business Implications

Rodger examines shifts in international relations and what they could mean for companies operating across borders. Ideal for executive and industry audiences seeking a strategic overview.

China, the Korean Peninsula and Asia-Pacific Dynamics

Drawing on his regional expertise, Rodger helps audiences understand policy developments and security relationships across East Asia. Ideal for organizations with trade, investment, or operational interests in the region.

The Arctic’s Emergence as a Geopolitical Flashpoint

Rodger explores why the Arctic matters increasingly to security, maritime activity, and international competition. Ideal for audiences considering long-term geopolitical and resource issues. The Sweeney Agency

Why Contact The Sweeney Agency Now?

Tell us about your organization’s international exposure and the questions its leaders need answered. We’ll help shape a relevant program, discuss the format, and confirm Rodger’s availability and current fee.

Is Rodger Right for Your Event?

Tell us about your audience, the geopolitical developments affecting it, and what you want attendees to understand more clearly. We’ll help you assess Rodger’s fit and plan the next step.

To check availability and fee of this speaker, call 1-866-727-7555 or email [email protected]