Our Services
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Geopolitical Risk Outlook & Scenario Building
Our Geopolitical Risk Scenario Building service supports globally engaged businesses and transnational organisations in navigating complex international landscapes by providing various possibilities, indicators and mitigations accordingly.
Each scenario is crafted to align precisely with your operational scope or specific areas of interest. Drawing from our intelligence repository and integrating reliable official data and HUMINT, we ensure well-rounded, up-to-date analysis.
Delivered within 3-7 days, this service empowers strategic foresight and informed planning in dynamic geopolitical environments.
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Travel Risk & Event Security Assessment
Our Travel Risk Assessment is designed for organisations with frequent international travellers embarking on short-term events or stays, offering economy pricing without compromising on quality.
Leveraging our risk matrix and extensive local networks, we provide critical insights and knowledge to help identify potential risks and disruptions. Each assessment is fully customised to your specific travel needs, whether you're heading to a single city or require a countrywide overview.
With a turnaround time of just 2-5 days, this service offers timely, tailored support to help you travel smart and stay safe.
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Due Diligence
Our Due Diligence service is designed for businesses and organisations seeking thorough, reliable insights before entering new partnerships or investing in a specific country or sector (not applicable for M&As).
Leveraging our extensive local networks worldwide and access to official databases, we deliver a comprehensive profile of your target, screening for sanctions and politically exposed persons (PEPs), while highlighting potential risks and relevant connections.
With a delivery window of 1-4 weeks, this service ensures you have the clarity and confidence to move forward strategically.
Case Studies
A Lloyd’s of London client needed reliable benchmarks to provide insurance quotes for a major energy project in West Africa, but struggled due to regional instability and a lack of trusted data. Leveraging our team’s deep regional expertise, we provided a thorough threat analysis with operational and security risk assessments. With these insights, the client confidently provided an accurate quote while strategically minimising risk exposure. Our tailored approach ensured they made informed decisions in a challenging environment.
Insurance | Energy | Africa
A UK-based transnational corporation operating in the Middle East faced significant operational challenges due to the Gaza conflict and escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. Our team provided a short-term forecast and geopolitical scenario outlook, diving into the objectives and motivations of key governments and non-state actors, delivering actionable insights and strategic recommendations. These mitigations enabled the client to adapt swiftly, ensuring business continuity in an increasingly volatile environment.
Forecasting | Geopolitical Analysis | Middle East
A financial institution requested due diligence on a foreign mining company operating in West Africa to inform potential lending decisions. Facing challenges in evaluating political stability, operational viability, and financial security, the client sought expert analysis of the company’s status. The analysis revealed the mining company’s local and community networks while highlighting specific concerns about collateral security and Chinese state control. With these insights, the client could make an informed decision about lending exposure while understanding the distinct risk factors affecting mining operations in the country.
Due Diligence | Critical Minerals | China
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Workshops and Webinars
As a talent-oriented organisation, BISI offers workshops on various aspects of political risk. Whether you want to learn how to conduct risk assessments, explore the concept of geopolitical risk, or delve into any other topic within the realm of security, we are here to help.
We provide training on:
Risk Analysis
Data Visualisation
OSINT
Networking Opportunities
BISI benefits from its personal ties to public, private and academia, enabling us to connect our members to the right individuals and organisations to further their careers and professional development. We regularly organise and collaborate with partners to co-host events from different industries to give our members the opportunity to speak with professionals and make meaningful connections in their desired field.
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BISI offers partner organisations access to our diverse talent pool for research assistance, co-branded analyses, and knowledge exchange. Partners benefit from our international network, regional expertise, and fresh perspectives on political risk. We provide collaborative workshops and events that showcase your organisation alongside our community of emerging analysts.
Collaborations
BISI is proud of having partners across the public, private and academic sectors, creating an expanding network of mutual support and collaboration. We offer collaborative research projects, co-authored reports, and joint publications leveraging our members' diverse language skills and regional knowledge. Organisations can tap into our analytical capabilities for specific projects, benefit from our alternative perspectives, and expand their reach through our growing network of aspiring risk analysts.
We offer collaborations in the areas of:
Research: shared reports, cycle of articles, policy briefs, academic research
Media Content: podcasts, interviews, webinars, explanatory videos, infographics
Events: networking and training sessions, careers events, conferences, workshops, collaborative participation in industry events
Business: joint ad hoc reports, country risk and threat actor profiles:
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Customised Strategic Advisory
n a world of unprecedented risks, understanding the risk landscape where you operate is fundamental to reaching your organisation's full potential while safeguarding security, reputation, and mission. We help you and your organisation make informed, confident decisions by integrating in-depth analysis of political risks sourced from the highest quality outlets.