Dr Lina Khatib is a globally renowned authority on Middle East international and cultural affairs and geopolitics. She has worked at the highest levels of policy research and strategic analysis across Europe, the United States, and the Middle East, advising institutions and decision makers on conflict, geopolitics, political transformation, and... Read more
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Dr Lina Khatib is a globally renowned authority on Middle East international and cultural affairs and geopolitics. She has worked at the highest levels of policy research and strategic analysis across Europe, the United States, and the Middle East, advising institutions and decision makers on conflict, geopolitics, political transformation, and regional order.
Her career has included senior positions at Chatham House (as Director of the Middle East and North Africa Programme); the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (as Director of the Carnegie Middle East Center); SOAS University of London (as Chair in Middle East Studies; Director of the SOAS Middle East Institute; and Professor of Practice in Politics and International Studies); Stanford University (as Co-founder and leader of the Program on Arab Reform and Development); and the Harvard Kennedy School (as a Visiting Scholar with the Middle East Initiative at the Belfer Center). She is widely recognized for combining deep regional expertise with an international outlook and for bringing clarity, intellectual rigor, and strategic perspective to complex political landscapes.
Lina is a widely published author and sought-after speaker whose analysis has appeared in major outlets like Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, Time, The World Today, The Guardian, and The Times. Her media commentary includes contributions to BBC News, CNN, and NPR. She regularly delivers speeches and talks such as at the Nobel Peace Prize Forum, NATO Defense College, and the headquarters of the Global Coalition Against Daesh, and testimonies to the UK Parliament and the US Congress. Through her writing, media appearances, and public speaking, she contributes to global understanding of the political and strategic forces shaping the Middle East and wider international affairs.
Parallel to her work in politics she is a writer on and practitioner in the visual arts with several published books on cinema and visual culture, as well as an impresario in the heavy metal music industry as co-founder of the World Metal Congress, with appearances in the major documentaries Iron Maiden’s Burning Ambition (Universal Pictures, 2026) and Metallica Saved My Life (Universal Music, 2025).
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Lina Khatib's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Lina tailored to your event.
Lina Khatib speaks on Communication, Geopolitics, Government & Politics, Middle East, Music & Art. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Lina to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Lina Khatib for events worldwide, subject to Lina's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Lina Khatib is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Lina can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Lina Khatib on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Lina can offer.
Lina Khatib delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Lina Khatib's areas of expertise include Communication, Geopolitics, Government & Politics, Middle East, Music & Art. To get a clear sense of Lina's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Lina Khatib can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Communication, Geopolitics, Government & Politics, Middle East, Music & Art is relevant. Details of Lina's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Lina Khatib is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Lina Khatib, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Lina's current availability for your dates.