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Major Recent British Prime Minister and world authority on the changing global landscape |
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 SPEAKER: THE RT. HON. JOHN MAJOR, CH Former prime minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and a leading authority on the changing global landscape, John Major offers a unique perspective. As one of the most distinguished and respected figures in the international arena, he gives audiences a fresh look at their own nation and its place within the global community. An astute economist who held positions as chief secretary of the treasury and Chancellor of the Exchequer before becoming Prime Minister, Mr. Major speaks from a position of hands-on, practical knowledge. The author of the best seller John Major: The Autobiography, he uses real-life examples to illustrate visionary ideas. John Major was elected to the British parliament in 1979, joined the cabinet as chief secretary to the treasury in 1987 and went on to serve as foreign secretary and Chancellor of the Exchequer. During his seven years as Prime Minister, he instituted public sector reforms that became international models and left behind the strongest economy Britain had seen in decades. Mr. Major initiated an unprecedented effort to secure lasting peace in Northern Ireland and continues to work closely with Prime Minister Tony Blair on that issue. Still a member of parliament, John Major also serves on several prestigious boards, including the European advisory board of The Carlyle Group, based in Washington, D.C. On the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, John Major was appointed legal guardian to Their Royal Highnesses Princes William and Harry. He serves as president of the National Asthma Campaign and patron of the Child Achievement Awards, also working closely with the Royal National Institute of the Blind, the National Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Children and the Consortium for Street Children. Speech Topic: The Changing World John Major offers observations on the current state of global politics from his unique vantage point as immediate-past Prime Minister of Great Britain. With the arrival of the 21st century national economies have become more interdependent as a result of the influence of technology, which nations will be the global political and economic leaders? What will be the affect of the common European currency and how will that new market place evolve? Mr. Major reflects on these and other issues of interest along with anecdotes to inform and entertain your audience. Speech Topic: Global Terrorism - The Enemy of Our Time In 1991, as Prime Minister Major was chairing a meeting of the Gulf War Cabinet, terrorist missiles attacked 10 Downing Street. Mr. Major, resolved to proceed with initiating the Northern Ireland Peace Process, established counter-terrorism measures to protect the UK mainland from further attack. During the Gulf War, working closely with President Bush and the Gulf coalition partners, Mr. Major presided over anti-terrorist protection mechanisms and instigated discussion at G7 Summits for co-ordinated action against the spread of international terrorism. |
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ECONOMICS