Historian Sir Niall Ferguson joins George Will for a wide-ranging conversation recorded at the 2026 George F. Will Award ceremony in Washington, D.C. Ferguson, author and the Milbank Family Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution was named the third recipient of the George F. Will Award for the Advancement of Liberty and the Free Society. The award, presented by George Will and Mitch Daniels on April 13, 2026, honors original thinkers who have made exceptional contributions to public understanding of individual liberty, constitutional order, markets, and the rule of law. In this conversation, two of the most incisive minds in public life discuss the ideas and institutions that sustain free societies — from the legacies of the Scottish Enlightenment to the fiscal and geopolitical challenges of the present day.
WWSG exclusive thought leader Sir Niall Ferguson is one of the world’s foremost historians of economics, international relations, and global power.His incisive analysis illuminates the geopolitical forces and economic undercurrents shaping the 21st century. From great power competition to emerging security challenges, Ferguson offers unparalleled historical context and strategic insight — helping global leaders, policymakers, and business executives anticipate what lies ahead. To invite Sir Niall Ferguson to your next event, contact WWSG
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