Professor Klisman Murati is a globally recognised keynote speaker in geoeconomics and geopolitics, renowned for his ability to forecast long-term global shifts with exceptional accuracy. Founder of Pareto Economics and Inventor of the Global Power Index, Klisman has built his reputation on explaining how power, economics and technology interact to reshape nations and markets over decades rather than quarters. His work has directly contributed to high-profile correct calls, most notably the German recession in 2023 and the prolonged Russian invasion of Ukraine, achievements that have positioned him as one of the most trusted strategic forecasters working with global audiences today.
Klisman’s early career was shaped by a strong academic foundation combined with applied geopolitical analysis. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Social Anthropology and Human Rights and an MSc in Security Studies from University College London, where his research focused on power, conflict and long-term systemic change. He later deepened his expertise through specialist executive training in Financial Crime Risk in Global Banking and Markets and Outer Space Studies at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy. These formative experiences equipped him with a multidisciplinary lens that blends politics, economics, security and technology, allowing him to analyse global risk from first principles rather than inherited assumptions.
Before founding his own firm, Klisman served as a Senior Political Risk Analyst at Global Risk Insights, advising investors, multinational corporations and policymakers on geopolitical instability and market exposure. In 2017 he founded Pareto Economics, a forecasting and advisory firm dedicated to understanding how nations rise, stagnate and decline. Through this work, he pioneered first-principles geopolitical analysis, moving beyond reactive commentary to build long-range strategic frameworks. He has since advised governments, multinational corporations and institutional investors, spoken to audiences in over 120 countries, authored hundreds of thought pieces and become a regular commentator across international media. He is also the Host of the ‘4 Corners Podcast’, where he explores global power dynamics through a long-term strategic lens.
Organisations hire Professor Klisman Murati because he does not simply describe what is happening, he explains why it is happening and what comes next. His keynote presentations cover geopolitics, geoeconomics, globalisation, transformative technology, fragile states, frontier markets and macroeconomic volatility, all of which are becoming decisive issues for leaders preparing for 2026 and beyond. Klisman’s talks are valued for their clarity, intellectual honesty and practical relevance, empowering senior leaders to anticipate disruption, manage uncertainty and make confident strategic decisions in an increasingly unstable global environment.
Klisman Murati's official speaking topics include:
China’s Five Year Plans and Global Business
Klisman examines how China’s long term planning shapes global trade, investment flows and competitive dynamics. He explains what businesses need to understand about policy direction, industrial strategy and geopolitical positioning, offering practical insight into how organisations can align strategy with shifting global economic power.
Energy Security and Inflation
This keynote explores the relationship between energy markets, geopolitical instability and inflation. Klisman explains how supply shocks, conflict and policy decisions shape price volatility, helping organisations understand the broader economic impact and prepare for sustained uncertainty in energy dependent sectors.
Fragile States and Frontier Markets
Klisman provides a structured approach to understanding high risk, high opportunity markets. He breaks down the drivers of instability and growth, helping investors and organisations identify where traditional models fail and where genuine long term potential exists.
Geoeconomics and Macroeconomic Forecasting
This session focuses on how economic policy, geopolitics and structural forces interact. Klisman equips audiences with tools to forecast macroeconomic trends more accurately, moving beyond short term indicators to understand deeper systemic shifts.
Geopolitics and Global Strategy
Klisman explores how political decisions shape global markets and corporate strategy. He helps leaders understand shifting alliances, conflict dynamics and power transitions, enabling more informed decision making in an increasingly complex global environment.
Globalisation and Economic Fragmentation
This keynote examines the breakdown of traditional globalisation and the rise of economic blocs. Klisman explains how trade, supply chains and capital flows are being reshaped, offering guidance on how organisations can adapt to a more fragmented world.
Government Debt and Economic Volatility
Klisman analyses the growing impact of sovereign debt on global stability. He explains how debt levels influence inflation, interest rates and economic resilience, helping organisations understand long term risks and policy constraints.
Risk, Strategy and Decision Making
This session focuses on improving strategic thinking in uncertain environments. Klisman introduces frameworks that help leaders assess risk more effectively, avoid common analytical pitfalls and make better decisions under pressure.
The Global Power Index
Klisman introduces his proprietary framework and explains how it measures national power across multiple dimensions. He demonstrates how this model reveals trends that traditional analysis misses, providing a new lens for understanding global change.
Transformative Technology and Power
Klisman explores how emerging technologies are reshaping economic and geopolitical power. He explains the strategic implications of innovation, helping organisations understand where competitive advantage is shifting and how to respond.
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
"I’ve known Klisman for quite some time and I find myself fascinated by his insights. He has the ability to connect seemingly unconnected dots to come up with ideas, answers, and thought pieces relating to geopolitics, technology, the environment, and others. On top of this, he’s a really nice person!" - Richard, Chief Investment Officer, Wellian Investment Solutions
"Klisman is a success story, an influencer who is not afraid of speaking out his always well-reasoned opinions. A public speaker of excellence, he is a firm believer that life is a continuous interactive learning experience and that clearly gives him the edge." - Duate, ITFA Board Member & Head of Trade Finance, Crown Agents Bank
"Klisman delivered a speech that was really interesting and inspiring. His capability to catch the attention of the audience was astonishing. I appreciated the deep knowledge he has and his ability to communicate it." - Ivan, Commander of the Italian Special Forces, Italian Army
"Klisman understands the geopolitical and human aspects that others miss, his attention to detail and insight are valuable for any Family Office and those focused upon social or impact investments. While many miss global problems and they are slow to respond, Klisman, by comparison, is on it!" - Olivia, Head of Private Wealth & Family Office, Axiom Stone
- 2026 - Forecasted escalating US, Israel Iran geopolitical tensions
- 2024 - Correctly predicted Germany’s recession
- 2023 - Forecasted the Russian invasion of Ukraine
- 2017 - Founded Pareto Economics
- 2017 - Invented the Global Power Index
- 2017 - Pioneered first principles geopolitical analysis
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