External Relations
All governments devise strategies aimed at developing and expanding their bilateral relations with other states, as well as with non-governmental actors such as investors. Formulating these strategies requires in-depth understanding of target countries and non-state actors. We provide a valuable complement to existing government knowledge through analysis and concrete recommendations.
Inter-government Relations
We have worked with a range of public sector clients to assess their relations with one or more states, looking at how to exploit opportunities in the relationship while coping with challenges. Within this context, we regularly undertake analysis of the impact that a change in government has on state-to-state relations, for example through assessing the likely changes in policy that a new administration will make and their impact on the bilateral relationship. We also have expertise in identifying opportunities for improving foreign perceptions of a client's country.
Trade and FDI
We have extensive experience carrying out analysis on trade relations and foreign direct investment. In addition to providing clients with outlooks for global trade, insights on multilateral trade negotiations and analysis on the prospects of rising investment and trade protectionism, we also have experience assessing the economic implications of bilateral free trade agreements.
European Union Integration
We have undertaken extensive work for clients on EU integration, including: current and potential future effects on intra-European trade; EU security and economic policies; and opportunities for investment. Our work has included studies on the outlook for the European Security and Defence Policy, assessments of transatlantic relations for EU member states, and analysis of European social policy.
Engaging with BRICs
We regularly produce forward-looking analysis on the likely political and economic trajectories of Brazil, Russia, India and China (the BRIC countries). One of our recent projects paid particular attention to the way in which attitudes in these countries are developing towards economic liberalisation and greater integration with the global economic system.
