Geopolitical And Political Risk Analysis

"The most dangerous time in decades" so says JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon.

And it is easy to see why:

Coups in Africa.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Israel-Hamas conflict sparking Middle East instability and rippling across to USA and other Western countries.

Threats to semiconductor supply chains from China looming over Taiwan.

Populism.

Growing aversion to global trade and labour flows.

In this era of social turbulence, businesses clearly no longer exist in isolation from politics.

Instead, they must be adept at understanding and navigating the intricate connections between local and international political forces. Tackling these complex dynamics successfully makes prioritising geopolitical and political risk analysis essential for both organisations and individuals alike.

At Barkal Communications, we offer unrivalled expertise in political and geopolitical risk on a global scale.

Our seasoned consulting team specialises in aiding leaders in the business sector and beyond in proactively preparing for, comprehending, and managing the impacts of political shifts. With our cutting-edge and tailored geopolitical and political risk analysis briefings (available in written format, virtually, or in-person), we empower our clients to tackle confidently any key geopolitical and political flashpoints that appear.

Yet at Barkal Communications, we are not jumping on the bandwagon of political and geopolitical analysis like so many others.

Our journey began long ago, and our expertise runs deep, rooted in the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) since 1993. This is where our founder and MD, Ahmed Badawi, first launched his professional career in London. From authoring country reports on Sudan to editing global country risk profiles as an editorial consultant and analyst, Ahmed's time at the EIU ingrained him with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of political and geopolitical risks that still guides him today.

With extensive professional experience and a deep understanding of intricate geopolitical and political landscapes, Ahmed Badawi will guide clients through the exceptionally volatile regions of the Middle East and Africa expertly, minimising or even avoiding potential disruptions to their businesses. Alongside his role as a senior political risk analyst for Middle Eastern and Sub Sahara African countries at the iconic US business risk consultancy, Dun & Bradstreet, Ahmed Badawi has also held a key position at a top-three rating agency in London (Fitchratings), providing MENA sovereign creditworthiness assessments.

Ahmed Badawi also maintains privileged access to CEOs and senior business leaders, governments and regional bodies in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Turkic countries, the USA, and the UK, aiding his real-time appreciation of emergent or looming geopolitical and political risks globally.

At Barkal Communications, we have carefully hand-picked a team of brilliant analytical minds, each specialising as a geopolitical and political risk regional consultant.

With the support of Ahmed's far-reaching network across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, the UK, and the USA, our global insights are unbeatable. Our consultants not only bring a wealth of practical experience to the table but also have personal connections to the regions they cover. They are fluent in the necessary languages and live or often travel to their areas of expertise, building an invaluable network of contacts. This unparalleled combination of talents, guided by Ahmed's extensive background in geopolitical and political risk, makes us the top choice for any enterprise.

The current landscape is fraught with increasing protectionism and a retreat from globalization, coupled with disillusionment towards democracy.

Terrorism and business interruption risks from transnational non-state actors only adds to the growing geopolitical and political uncertainty globally.

As we look towards the future, it is clear that these risks will continue to rise.



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