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Research and engagement for complex policy questions

Our work spans four service areas and follows a five-step engagement process shaped around the decision, operating context, and required output.

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Service 01

Policy consulting and strategic solutions

Decision-oriented research for governments, international organizations, and enterprises navigating major-power diplomacy, geopolitical security, and energy strategy.

01

Tailored research

Focused analysis of major-power diplomacy, geopolitical security, energy strategy, and related policy questions, translated into practical options for decision-makers.

02

Crisis simulation

Scenario-based exercises that test plausible developments, expose trade-offs, and help teams prepare hedging and emergency-response strategies.

03

Policy impact assessment

Structured evaluation of the potential economic, security, and diplomatic effects of a proposed policy or strategic choice.

Designed for

  • Government departments
  • International organisations
  • Policy and strategy teams

Typical outputs

  • Decision brief
  • Scenario framework
  • Policy impact assessment
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Service 02

In-depth insight and information synthesis

Research and monitoring that connect primary-source information, comparative analysis, and clear editorial judgment.

01

Focused analytical reports

Evidence-led interpretation of developments in the Middle East and other global hotspots, using verified and appropriately sourced material.

02

Risk monitoring and early warning

Ongoing tracking of fast-moving issues, with concise updates on material developments, emerging signals, and possible implications.

03

Research publication

Reports, policy briefs, commentary, and other approved outputs that explain the deeper logic of geopolitical and economic competition.

Designed for

  • Institutional leaders
  • Research teams
  • Internationally active organisations

Typical outputs

  • Analytical report
  • Risk brief
  • Research publication
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Service 03

Corporate custom services

Context-specific support for companies exposed to geopolitical, regulatory, investment, and reputation risks across regions.

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Geopolitical risk consulting

Country, sector, and project-level assessment for energy, infrastructure, finance, and other internationally exposed operations.

02

M&A strategic support

Political stability, regulatory, and cultural-risk analysis to inform transaction routes, stakeholder strategy, and public positioning.

03

Crisis communications

Prepared response frameworks for conflict, sanctions, government relations, and reputation-sensitive events.

Designed for

  • Energy and infrastructure companies
  • Financial institutions
  • Cross-border investors

Typical outputs

  • Country and sector assessment
  • Transaction risk memorandum
  • Crisis response plan
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Service 04

High-level dialogue platforms

Carefully structured settings for senior exchange, rapid issue-focused dialogue, and the development of emerging international-affairs talent.

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Annual closed-door conference

An invitation-led format designed for candid discussion of major geopolitical questions among relevant decision-makers and specialists.

02

Special issue meetings

Focused sessions convened around acute energy, security, or diplomatic challenges where timely exchange is valuable.

03

Young diplomats programme

A development pathway combining research exposure, mentoring, simulations, and career-oriented learning for emerging practitioners.

Designed for

  • Policy practitioners
  • Business leaders
  • Researchers and emerging professionals

Typical outputs

  • Closed-door forum
  • Issue-focused seminar
  • Programme and dialogue summary

Engagement process

Five stages from question to follow-up

The review considers feasibility, legal and ethical factors, information requirements, and delivery constraints. It supports responsible scoping without claiming that every risk can be removed.

  1. 01

    Submit the requirement

    Define the decision, policy question, operating context, intended audience, and expected output.

  2. 02

    Feasibility and risk review

    The proposed scope is reviewed for feasibility, legal and ethical considerations, information requirements, and delivery constraints.

  3. 03

    Expert matching

    A cross-disciplinary research structure and analytical framework are proposed for the confirmed brief.

  4. 04

    Research and delivery

    The agreed output may include an analytical report, scenario model, briefing, or strategic plan.

  5. 05

    Follow-up and refinement

    Findings can be reviewed against new developments, with agreed clarification or refinement after delivery.

Define the brief

Begin with the decision, not a generic package

Identify the policy domain, organization, decision horizon, intended audience, and preferred output. Scope, timing, information access, and participation follow from that definition.

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