A practitioner-led intelligence and advisory platform guiding decision-making on critical issues in today’s volatile business environment.
The Geoeconomic Strategy Unit is a practitioner-led, research-driven initiative built by a team of seasoned analysts and thinkers to make geopolitics and global economics approachable in the boardroom.
We combine on-the-ground insight, policy analysis, and strategic experience to deliver clear and actionable insights to help you decide where to deploy capital, how to structure business models, and when to exercise strategic patience.
To improve capital mobility and unlock cross-border growth by highlighting risks, aligning incentives, and sequencing action across high-growth trade corridors.
We leverage our network involving long-standing relationships with critical stakeholders, ministries, investors, the media, and corporates, to translate analysis into financing structures and risk-mitigation design.
A Framework for Decision-Makers
Geopolitics is no longer a specialist subject; it shapes market access, compliance, and financing conditions. Global uncertainty remains a structural feature of the business environment. This paper outlines how leaders can translate political developments into economic exposure and act early to capture upside.
Read White Paper →Mapping the next moves of capital and power.
The Barometer provides a decision-grade overview of where execution is most feasible in the near and medium term. It blends hard indicators with regional insights and corridor-level analysis to drive decision-making at the highest levels.
Among its tools is a concise Risk-Adjusted Opportunity (RAO) score that supports our country briefs, triggers to watch, and strategic outlook. We publish quarterly with interim updates when conditions change.
Analysis grounded in regional realities with a clear line of sight to boardrooms in high-growth regions and beyond.
Quarterly overview of where execution is most feasible in the near and medium term.
Direct engagement with your leadership to translate insights into governance steps.
Bespoke deep-dives for specific deals, corridors, or investment decisions.
A quantitative analytical tool designed to understand investment potential around the world at a glance. By leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs), we process global economic signals to deliver Risk-Adjusted Opportunity scores in real-time.
Our proprietary algorithm balances two competing forces to calculate a composite RAO score (0-10):
Beyond country-level data, our system allows for on-demand, sector-specific scoring. Whether you are in Fintech, Renewable Energy, or Mining, we filter data to isolate the regulatory environments and supply chain risks that matter specifically to your industry.
Continuous monitoring of World Bank data, Central Bank feeds, and global news outlets.
AI evaluates data against Opportunity & Fragility variables to identify material changes.
Calculation of updated RAO scores using our weighted 60/40 methodology.
Significant score movements trigger a mandatory review by our human experts to ensure accuracy.
Expert analysis and strategic outlooks from the Geoeconomic Strategy Unit.
A "Spirit of Dialogue" in a World on the Brink
By Lauren MasonUS individualism meets European ideals at the World Economic Forum amid unprecedented transatlantic tensions and the erosion of global cooperation.
Read Brief →U.S. Intervention & Geoeconomics of Oil
By BhuvanyaAnalysis of the January 3, 2026 military operation, the return of overt interventionism, and the resulting fragmentation of global energy markets.
Read Brief →China's Export Curbs & Japan's Risk
By Shiva DangAnalysis of China's new export restrictions on dual-use items to Japan. We explore the geopolitical triggers, the parallels to 2010, and the urgent need for supply chain diversification in high-tech manufacturing.
Read Brief →
With over two decades of experience, Dr. Reuben empowers businesses and governments to deliver sustainable value through strategic decision-making and responsible leadership.
Holds a Master's in International Political Economy from King's College London. His experience spans financial services, strategic advisory, and diplomacy, equipping him to navigate high-stakes global challenges.
Spearheads the unit's technological infrastructure and digital strategy. He ensures the secure and scalable delivery of GSU's intelligence platforms and data-driven assets.
Leads the development of sophisticated quantitative frameworks and analytical models, focusing on monetary policy, financial governance, and emerging technologies at King's College London.
Holds a Master’s degree in War Studies from King’s College London. Her research focuses on EU security, UK domestic politics, and geoeconomic risk, informing European policy and business strategy.
An MA Social Policy graduate who tracks geopolitical developments to inform high-level policy. She contributes key insights to the Global Policy Intelligence Unit's strategic outputs.
Focuses on the Europe Program, contributing to policy briefs and geoeconomic trend analysis. He brings extensive experience in international development and sustainability strategies.
An LSE and King's College London alumna. She brings a nuanced understanding of how legal frameworks, economics, and global power dynamics intersect to shape market realities.
Holds a Master's in International Relations from the University of Glasgow. She specializes in assessing South Asian geopolitics and India's evolving role in the changing global landscape.
Holds a BSc in Business Administration. She contributes to research and strategic analysis, with a strong interest in tracking development trends across emerging markets.
MSc in Politics and International Relations from SOAS. Focuses on the evolving political dynamics of South Asia, conflict analysis, human rights, and regional security.
We start with analysis; we finish with decisions.
Signals from ministries, regulators, financiers, and our regional network across high-growth markets.
Risk-Adjusted Opportunity scores blend market opportunity with on-the-ground stability.
Planning for best, base, and worst case scenarios tied to concrete triggers (elections, policy moves).
Converting intelligence into strategies and governance steps for varying time horizons.
We prioritize business-relevant insights over academic jargon and complex narratives.
We are trusted by leaders across industries to navigate complexity.