Geopolitical Risk Specialist - Keynote Speaker - International Affairs Expert - Think Tank Executive - Senior Advisor

Jonathan Berkshire Miller is an internationally recognized expert in security, defence, and geo-economics, with a distinguished career advising governments, multinational corporations, and international organizations on geopolitical risk, strategic foresight, and global policy development. For nearly two decades, he has held influential roles across both the public and private sectors, helping to shape policy frameworks and strategic initiatives in response to complex global economic and security challenges.
He is the co-founder and principal of Pendulum Geopolitical Advisory, a global consultancy under the Pendulum Group, headquartered in Ottawa, where he leads high-level engagements on geopolitical risk and strategy. In addition to his work with Pendulum, Jonathan is a Senior Fellow at the Ottawa-based Macdonald-Laurier Institute, where he provides thought leadership on foreign policy and national security. He also holds concurrent fellowships with the Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA) and Asian Forum Japan, serving as a Senior Fellow on East Asian affairs—focusing particularly on Indo-Pacific security dynamics and regional diplomacy.
Jonathan’s contributions to international policy extend to his official appointments as Canada’s ASEAN Regional Forum Expert and Eminent Person (EEP), as well as his recognition as a Responsible Leader with the BMW Foundation, where he collaborates with global peers to advance responsible governance and multilateral cooperation. His career includes senior executive positions at prominent think tanks in Canada, the United States, and Japan, where he has played a pivotal role in facilitating high-level strategic dialogues on global affairs. He has also served within the Canadian government, where he specialized in the intersection of economic and security policy, bringing a nuanced and pragmatic perspective to global policymaking.
A sought-after speaker, Jonathan regularly delivers keynote addresses for international conferences, corporate strategy sessions, and government briefings. His commentary and insights are widely respected and have been featured in leading global publications, including The Financial Times, The New York Times, CNN, Foreign Affairs, The Wall Street Journal, and many others.
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