Geopolitical advisory — Russia · Eastern Europe · Eurasia
Geopolitical advisory for decisions that can’t wait.
Somebody who understands the global political environment just as well as you understand your business.
The problem
You have a business to run. You do not have time to become a geopolitical analyst in addition to that.
An expansion into a new country. An election that will re-price a market. A war moving closer to the European Union. Or no foreign links at all — and your industry is dragged into the global turmoil anyway. You are uncertain how geopolitical events will affect your business, and events change too quickly to follow to the extent an informed decision needs.
What you need is a geopolitical advisory service.
Three ways of working together ↓
In this case, the expert is me
Born in the Baltics, half a life in Western Europe. They are not the same. It takes one to know one.
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Languages — English, Latvian, Russian, Portuguese, working Ukrainian
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Europes — born in the Baltics, half a life lived in Western Europe
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International Relations, University of Exeter
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Published in Persuasion · live broadcast commentary
Writing & commentary
Published author. Live commentator. Weekly analyst.
As published in
Persuasion
Essays on Russia, European security and the politics of the in-between — for an international readership.
Read in Persuasion →
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Commissioned formats
Three ways of working together
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Written reports
Analysis of current, past and possible future events in a country, region or group of countries, tailored to your goals — sanctions advisory, due diligence, risk assessment, market entry and exit.
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Strategic advisory
In-person or remote sessions where we discuss your goals and find solutions that depend on timely understanding of the geopolitical landscape.
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Ongoing reports
Assessing changes and monitoring situations in specific regions or countries as they develop.
Not sure which format fits? A 15-minute call sorts it out.
How the service works
Four steps, no theatre.
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We talk
We discuss your needs and your goals.
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Proposal
You receive a proposal: deliverables, timeline, fee.
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Follow-up
After delivery, a follow-up call — findings, next steps, future needs.
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My promises to you
The analysis you will receive will always be specific to your situation, never generic or recycled.
I will ask a lot of questions. Your questions will become mine.
If you have a problem I cannot solve, I will tell you without wasting your time.
All your information is confidential. I will not discuss you or your operations with any third party. Not even my cat.
I have good manners, but I will not lie to you.
Questions
A question I haven’t answered? Ask me directly →
This is a dangerous time to be struck by indecision.
Expert advice can save you many sleepless nights and wrong turns.
