DR. FRANCESCO STIPO

President Emeritus, American Association of the Club of Rome

Dr. Stipo is the President Emeritus of the United States Association of the Club of Rome, the American branch of a global think tank, and was a member of the Club of Rome between 2011 and 2014. He is a member of the National Press Club in Washington D.C. and the Pacific Council on International Policy in Los Angeles. He is regarded as a leading authority on global governance and a renowned expert on the geopolitics of energy. Dr. Stipo published many articles in US journals and newspapers, such as The Hill, Business Insider, and The Street. He has been interviewed on PBS NewsHour, radio and print media and is frequently invited to speak in distinguished venues such as the United Nations, the East-West Center and Harvard University. He is the author of the book “World Federalist Manifesto. Guide to Political Globalization” and he was elected as a Fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science for his contribution in the field of global governance. Born in Italy, Dr. Stipo is a naturalized United States citizen. He holds a Ph.D. in International Law, and a Master Degree in Comparative Law from the University of Miami.