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Arne Elias Corneliussen

Founder and CEO of NRCI, Geopolitical Strategist and Expert on Global Risk, Infrastructure and Emerging Power Dynamics

Arne Elias Corneliussen is a geopolitical strategist and global affairs expert whose work sits at the intersection of politics, economics, infrastructure and long term strategic risk. Founder and CEO of Norwegian geopolitical advisory firm NRCI, he advises businesses, financial institutions and leadership teams on the global forces reshaping markets, industries and international stability. What makes Arne particularly distinctive is the depth of his direct field experience. He has travelled to more than 130 countries and conducted major overland expeditions alone across Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, Europe and Latin America, often by public bus and rail, mapping geopolitical shifts and economic development on the ground. His perspective combines strategic analysis with first hand observation, giving audiences a rare understanding of how geopolitical realities unfold beyond headlines, theory and conventional commentary.

Signature Keynotes

How geopolitical fragmentation, strategic rivalry and economic realignment are reshaping the global business landscape.
An on the ground perspective on China’s expanding influence, Belt and Road development and the future of global trade routes.
Political, economic and security trends shaping Europe’s next decade and what they mean for global organisations.
A deeper look at one of the world’s most strategically important and rapidly evolving regions.
A strategic briefing for executives navigating uncertainty, volatility and international interconnected risk.

The Corneliussen Effect

When Arne speaks, geopolitics becomes tangible, connected and commercially relevant.

Audiences leave with the ability to:

Understand how geopolitical shifts directly influence markets, industries and investment environments
Recognise emerging risks before they become mainstream concerns
Connect infrastructure, energy, trade and security into a broader strategic picture
Navigate uncertainty with a more informed global perspective
Think beyond short term headlines towards longer term structural change

Why Book Arne

Arne Elias Corneliussen brings an unusually global and field based perspective to conversations around geopolitics and strategic risk. His insights are shaped not only by research and advisory work, but by years spent travelling directly through regions undergoing profound economic and political change. He has lectured at institutions including Oxford University and Peking University and is widely regarded for his ability to translate complex geopolitical developments into clear strategic insight for senior audiences. Combining intellectual depth with compelling storytelling and visual presentations, he is particularly effective with boardrooms, investor audiences and leadership forums seeking a more sophisticated understanding of the world ahead.

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