Dr Samir Puri

Dr Samir Puri is a distinguished authority on international relations and conflict analysis, currently serving as an Associate Fellow at Chatham House. His professional background uniquely combines high-level diplomacy with rigorous academia, having served as a British diplomat and a Lecturer in War Studies at King’s College London. During his diplomatic service, he spent a year on the ground in Eastern Ukraine monitoring the initial 2022 invasion, providing him with rare first-hand perspective on one of the most significant security crises of the modern era. An accomplished author, Dr Puri has written extensively on the shifting tides of global power. His recent work, Westlessness: The Great Global Rebalancing, examines the diminishing dominance of Western nations through economic, military, and cultural lenses. His other notable publications include The Great Imperial Hangover, which explores the enduring influence of historic empires on modern politics, and Russia’s Road to War with Ukraine. These works establish him as a leading voice on the complex tensions involving Russia, Ukraine, China, and Taiwan. Dr Puri is a sought-after speaker for organisations navigating an era of unprecedented geopolitical volatility. He provides audiences with a sophisticated understanding of how historical contexts and emerging power shifts influence today’s global landscape, offering clarity on the strategic challenges facing international commerce and security. On stage, Dr Samir Puri is best known for talks on Geopolitics, Global Relations, Conflict Analysis, Russia-Ukraine Relations and China-Taiwan Relations. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Education and Politics & Government, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Dr Samir Puri is regularly booked for Business Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Dr Samir Puri travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Dr Samir Puri would approach your audience.