Shada Islam

Shada Islam is an influential specialist in European affairs from Brussels. After working as a journalist and think tank expert, she now works independently as a commentator, advisor, analyst and strategist on issues that fascinate her, including Europe, Asia, Africa, geopolitics, trade, migration, inclusion, diversity and women’s empowerment. Shada runs her own Brussels-based global strategy and media consultancy called New Horizons Project (NHP).

In 2017, Politico Europe identified her as one of the 20 most influential women in Brussels.

She holds the position of Senior Advisor at the European Policy Center and is a Visiting Professor at the College of Europe (Natolin Campus). Additionally, Shada is a regular contributor to The Guardian newspaper and the EU Observer.

She has devoted most of her career to researching, writing, analyzing and discussing the European Union and its relations with Asia and Africa, as well as development policy. , trade policy and migration within the EU. She is recognized as an analyst and advocate for a more inclusive and fair EU. His expertise and in-depth knowledge of geopolitical issues, as well as social and economic issues related to equality, gender, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and leadership, form the foundation of all his introductory speeches.

Shada believes in speaking truth to power and has made a name for himself by thinking outside the box, connecting different ideas and bringing new perspectives to policy makers and business leaders.

“As one of Brussels’ most respected thought leaders, we look forward to Shada’s counsel on the geo-political trends shaping today’s policy environment. Her insights and experience will be invaluable to help navigate increasing complex global political dynamics. Shada’s passion for diversity and inclusion will also help guide BCW, how we build our teams, as well as counsel our clients.”

– Andrew Cecil, CEO BCW Brussels

Shada Islam’s speeches are the result of a combination of ideas covering a wide range of geopolitical issues and societal topics, such as equality, DEI, gender, leadership and benevolence. While each of these topics can be tackled independently, Shada gracefully pulls together the ideas of these interconnected themes to shed light on the complexity of the world we live in. She carefully tailors her keynote speeches to suit the field, audience, and event in question.

Shada Islam’s popular conference topics

Geopolitics
Shada brings a uniquely non-Eurocentric perspective to his analysis of the current geopolitical landscape, marked by a high level of volatility. This skill is essential in a polarized world. Shada’s ideas are highly valued by policy makers, European and non-European diplomats, and businesses.

Gender
Shada believes it is time to elevate the global debate on women’s empowerment and also address the familiar issue of representation by emphasizing the quality of female leadership and the need for vision. more feminist in society, economics and politics.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Shada is passionate about creating an anti-racist European Union that is truly inclusive, and she works to ensure fairness for all, including Europeans of colour. She is a go-to analyst for discussions and policy advice on the fight against racism and discrimination.

Leadership
Shada strongly believes that it is time to address global challenges, such as climate change and poverty, by adopting a leadership style that is one of cooperation and collaboration, rather than confrontation or policies based on a mentality of “us and them”.

Kindness
Shada envisions a world where toxic and self-destructive politics, based on rivalry and competition, give way to leaders and decision-makers who practice kindness, empathy and compassion.

“One of Brussels’ smartest thinkers on Asia, and author of a column called Frankly Speaking, Shada Islam is the ultimate insider outsider. A former correspondent for the Far Eastern Economic Review, Islam’s trademark is finding elegant ways to point out inconvenient truths to Brussels powerbrokers and judging their actions using a global perspective. She’s never short of wise counsel, whether it’s on the strategic importance of Asia and Africa, how to ensure the EU practices what it preaches abroad, and the need for dialogue even in desperate political moments.”

– Politico: The Women Who Shape Brussels 2017

Over the years, Shada Islam has had the opportunity to interview and speak with presidents, prime ministers, ministers, senior politicians, business leaders, as well as authors and scholars. She is particularly interested in interacting with young people, including students, and she strongly believes in their ability to bring about positive transformations, as well as that of women. She has been and remains a strong advocate for stronger representation of ethnic minorities within EU institutions, and she is a leading voice for a fairer and more inclusive Europe.

Sujets populaires: Geopolitics | Gender | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Leadership | Kindness