{"id":36847,"date":"2016-11-09T10:02:25","date_gmt":"2016-11-09T15:02:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leadingauthorities.com\/blog\/former-uk-foreign-secretary-now-available-for-speeches"},"modified":"2016-11-09T10:02:25","modified_gmt":"2016-11-09T15:02:25","slug":"former-uk-foreign-secretary-now-available-for-speeches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leadingauthorities.com\/uk\/blog\/former-uk-foreign-secretary-now-available-for-speeches","title":{"rendered":"Former UK Foreign Secretary Now Available for Speeches"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As you look to the rest of the year, you might consider <a href=\"\/speakers\/william-hague\/\"><strong>Rt. 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Bush and Vladimir Putin, Hague is an expert on what it takes to forge relationships and lead change.<br \/><br \/><strong>Global hot spots<\/strong>: Hague\u2019s diplomatic experience (he visited more countries than any other Foreign Secretary in history) has also led to a depth of knowledge on the causes behind global instability, economic trends, and the impact of technological change and population shifts.<br \/><br \/><strong>Intelligence and foreign affairs<\/strong>: As Foreign Secretary, Hague expanded the UK\u2019s diplomatic network and oversaw two of Britain\u2019s intelligence agencies. He also worked to combat terrorism and led the UK withdrawal from Afghanistan.<br \/><br \/> Hague is also an inspiring humanitarian, founding the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative with Angelina Jolie Pitt.<br \/><br \/> To check in about Hague\u2019s availability or speaking fees, please fill out the form below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As you look to the rest of the year, you might consider Rt. 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