Geopolitical Risk Analysis
Our 300 + senior advisors and fellows drawn from the fields of politics, diplomacy, security and defense, business and academia, are regionally and locally-connected across the world.
Operating successfully in foreign markets requires a profound understanding of political, economic and social conditions.
The Challenge
An internationally active re-insurance company strengthens its business focus in the MENA (Middle East & North Africa) region. The client requires both a diligent geopolitical risk analysis of the region as a whole and specific insurance objects, including a power plant and a barrage project. Agora Strategy is mandated to conduct a comprehensive risk analysis and identify most relevant political and societal stakeholders.
The Agora Approach
Based on its strong global network of senior advisors and fellows, Agora Strategy conducts a thorough analysis of the geopolitical situation in the MENA region. The reports include a detailed assessment of the political situation, government stability, investment climate, legal certainty, country-specific key issues and internal processes. Furthermore, Agora Strategy provides a comprehensive outlook and concrete action recommendations to the client. In addition, Agora Strategy flies in two high-level Agora experts from the MENA region for a risk assessment workshop and board briefing of the client. Finally, Agora Strategy continues to monitor the geopolitical situation in the region for the client on an ongoing basis.
The Outcome
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Following the geopolitical recommendations by Agora Strategy, the client insures three out of four potential objects in the MENA region
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All investment decisions are taken by the client within a two-week period after the Agora board briefing
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Agora Strategy continues to monitor geopolitical risks for the client. This includes risk reports on a regular basis and client-specific briefings.