John Sitilides

John Sitilides is a highly respected geopolitical strategist and national security expert, best known for his deep analysis of international affairs, global risk, and U.S. foreign policy. As Principal at Trilogy Advisors LLC and National Security Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute, he advises corporate executives, institutional investors, and government agencies on the geopolitical forces shaping global markets. Sitilides is a trusted keynote speaker at major industry conferences, investor briefings, and intelligence community events, where his clarity, objectivity, and strategic insight make him a go-to expert on the world’s most pressing international challenges.

He began his career in the U.S. Senate, serving as a legislative aide to Senator Al D’Amato, and worked on several successful political campaigns. He holds a Master’s degree in International and Public Affairs from Columbia University, with a concentration in international security and European affairs. His leadership of the Western Policy Center, a think tank focused on U.S., EU, and NATO relations, positioned him as a specialist on Southeastern Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean. Following its merger into the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, Sitilides became Chairman of the Southeast Europe Project from 2005 to 2011, where he led U.S. engagement strategy in a region vital to NATO interests.

In addition to his foreign policy roles, Sitilides served as a Diplomacy Consultant to the U.S. Department of State from 2006 to 2023, training American diplomats at the Foreign Service Institute across four presidential administrations. He has served on numerous boards, including 3Doo Inc., Biovest International, International Orthodox Christian Charities, and the Advanced Imaging Society, and is a member of the Intelligence and National Security Alliance and the Association of International Risk Intelligence Professionals. His commentary appears frequently in major media such as Bloomberg, CNN, FOX News, BBC, NPR, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and Politico.

John is hired as a keynote speaker for his ability to make global strategy relevant to corporate, financial, and civic audiences. He delivers high-level presentations on geopolitical risk management, U.S. foreign policy, international security, and global energy trends. His signature keynote, “Washington and the World: The New Geopolitics of Trade, Technology, Energy and War,” has been presented at events including the U.S. Naval War College, New York Life Investments Global Summit, and the Washington Oil and Gas Forum. He is also the speaker behind the TEDx talk “American Identity on the Global Stage,” where he explores how geopolitics influences national purpose and leadership. Using a non-partisan approach and powerful visual storytelling, Sitilides helps leaders understand what’s happening in the world, why it matters, and how to act strategically.