Why Do World Leaders Meet with and Engage Caleb Maupin?
Caleb Maupin, the founder of the Center for Political Innovation, is widely respected and in high demand among global leaders and voices. He’s only 38 years old and from humble origins, having grown up in rural Ohio. Yet he has met face-to-face with multiple heads of state as well as leading philosophical and geo-strategic thinkers on multiple continents.
His writings have been translated into many different languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Korean, and French. The above video shows a number of the high-profile meetings he has held over the years to share his unique insights on economics, geopolitics, psychoanalysis, and philosophy. Caleb Maupin’s books have sold over ten thousand copies in the United States and have been translated into many languages. His book Where is America Going? Marxism, MAGA and the Coming Revolution recently became available in Chinese.
Here’s a summary of the high-profile meetings featured in the above video:
Meeting with Laureano Ortega, son of the Nicaraguan President — November 7, 2021
At this meeting Caleb Maupin praised Nicaragua’s roads and emphasized that many Americans oppose the U.S. government and its regime-change efforts. He highlighted that Nicaragua invests in its people and views human beings as a source of wealth.
Speech at Global Digital Forum, Nizhny Novgorod — July 5, 2025
Speaking to an audience of telecommunications experts and influencers from around the world, Caleb Maupin emphasized that manipulation and confusion of anti-imperialist forces seems to be the current strategy of the Atlanticist order. He highlighted Italy’s Years of Lead as an example of how sowing confusion can enable NATO to maintain power despite opposition.
Interview with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi — September 20, 2023
In the interview, Raisi emphasized the important relationship between Russia and Iran, and explained why Biden’s overtures for negotiations were being met with caution.
Discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin — March 6, 2024
Caleb Maupin noted that U.S.-Russia relations were not good and highlighted the Uhuru 3 case as an example of the U.S. government pressuring Americans not to be friendly toward Russia. He asked the Russian President about the road to improving relations. President Putin emphasized that America has strength, but that the unipolar approach seems to ignore the needs and aspirations of other nations.
Conversation with Donald Trump — March 21, 2016
Caleb Maupin asked Trump about improving relations with Russia. Trump said, “If we can get along with Russia, that’s very good,” and expressed support for Moscow’s military operations against ISIS terrorists.
Confrontation with Taiwan “President” Tsai Ing-Wen — March 30, 2023
On the streets of New York City, Caleb Maupin confronted Tsai Ing-Wen, saying: “Stop selling war in our country! China is not our enemy! We don’t want a new war with China!”
Chicago Sessions — July 13, 2025
Responding to a question from Gavin Lockard, Caleb Maupin emphasized that the only way equality can be achieved is with vast material abundance. He highlighted Wallace D. Wattles, Deng Xiaoping Theory, and the need to avoid the “scarcity mindset” that is the source of so much of the negativity in our world.
Dialogue with Russian Philosopher Alexander Dugin — March 19, 2018
Caleb Maupin described how he became familiar with Dugin’s work, and how he has been inspired to break with leftist orthodoxy and embrace anti-imperialism as it exists in the 21st century.
Center for Political Innovation Great Unity National Convention — July 12, 2025
Caleb Maupin highlighted the activities of the Center for Political Innovation during the 2024 election and in the first year of Trump’s second term. He emphasized the need to oppose political violence, support working families, and engage in widespread education.
With Michel Temer, President of Brazil at the Trade Union Center Congress in 2016.
Interviewing Ebrahim Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, at the United Nations in 2023.
At the Global Digital Forum in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, 2025.
With US Attorney General and International Lawyer Ramsey Clark in 2012.
With Turkish Islamic Cleric Fethullah Gülen, 2016
With Mariela Castro, Daughter of Cuban President Raul Castro, 2013.
Guest lecturing at a Mosque in Mashad, Iran, 2015.
