Scott Lucas is Professor of International Politics at the Clinton Institute, University College Dublin; Professor Emeritus of International Politics at the University of Birmingham; and editor-in-chief of EA WorldView. He is a specialist in American politics; US and British foreign policy; and international affairs, including the Middle East and Iran,... Read more
Scott Lucas is Professor of International Politics at the Clinton Institute, University College Dublin; Professor Emeritus of International Politics at the University of Birmingham; and editor-in-chief of EA WorldView. He is a specialist in American politics; US and British foreign policy; and international affairs, including the Middle East and Iran, Europe, and Asia.
Scott worked as a journalist in the US from the age of 16. He wrote for newspapers including the Guardian and The Independent and was an essayist for The New Statesman before he founded EA WorldView in November 2008.
Scott Lucas is prominent in international radio, TV, and electronic sites as a leading political analyst. He is a regular expert on outlets such as RTE, BBC, Sky, Al Jazeera English, France 24 English, Deutsche Welle, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Poland’s TVP World, Pakistan’s PTV World, Indian channels such as NDTV and WION, Dublin NewsTalk, and Virgin Media News.
Scott Lucas was born in Alabama in the US. He moved to the UK at age 21 and lived there for almost 40 years before relocating in Wicklow, Ireland in March 2024. He is a long-suffering Leeds United supporter, a member of Red Sox Nation, and a devotee of great music from The Chicks to David Bowie to The Pogues.
You can book Scott Lucas through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Scott 's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Scott Lucas'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 Scott tailored to your event.
Scott Lucas speaks on Asia, Europe, Geopolitics, Government & Politics. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Scott to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Scott Lucas for events worldwide, subject to Scott '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 Scott Lucas 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 Scott can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Scott Lucas 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 Scott can offer.
Scott Lucas delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Scott Lucas's areas of expertise include Asia, Europe, Geopolitics, Government & Politics. To get a clear sense of Scott '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.
Scott Lucas can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Asia, Europe, Geopolitics, Government & Politics is relevant. Details of Scott '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 Scott Lucas 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 Scott Lucas, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Scott 's current availability for your dates.