Geostrategic Advisory
Over 200 years of supporting clients through geopolitical change – turning uncertainty into a strategic advantage.
Geopolitical and geoeconomic competition, technological disruption, demographics and sustainability increasingly define how capital is allocated, how governments act and investors engage.
We help clients stay ahead of these shifts.
Geostrategic clarity in complex times
Today’s environment is uncertain, with global trade shifting, competition for resources increasing and external risks becoming more complex. The need for clear, informed advice has never been greater.
Trusted by sovereigns, corporates and investors, our advice is grounded by independent macro, sector and geopolitical research, translated into practical, actionable insights. We support boards and executive teams to understand the intersection between the geostrategic environment and M&A and financing decisions.
The geostrategic context will continue to reshape the business environment. The pace and complexity of events will only accelerate, and for business leaders that is now the norm. Opportunities will arise for those leaders who can adapt fast and make financial, operational and strategic business resilience a source of competitive advantage. Independent and considered advice is a core input to that.
Lord Mark Sedwill
Chair of Geostrategic Advisory
Geostrategic Advisory Services
- Advising boards on geostrategy in an evolving landscape
- Assessing how geopolitical context shapes M&A decisions and investor perceptions
- Navigating national security and clearances to support deal certainty
- Anticipating policy and regulatory change
Navigating a more contested world
In this video Mark Sedwill, Chair of Geostrategic Advisory; Mick Mulvaney, former White House Chief of Staff; Melissa Davies, Chief Economist at Rothschild & Co Redburn, and Kevin Gardiner, Global Investment Strategist, share their quick takes on the one key trend they will be watching in 2026.
Our latest commentary
Geopolitical Signals: Half-time: What will define H2 2026?
As we head into the summer, the second half of 2026 looks set to be defined less by any single crisis than by continuing geopolitical shifts across multiple arenas.
The simmering conflict in the Gulf continues. US politics is entering an important phase as we approach the midterms. Across Europe, populist sentiment is increasingly setting the national agenda, as the EU continues to double down on Made in Europe. Running through all of this is a steady erosion of trust between traditional partners that is pushing countries to hedge, diversify and act in their own self-interest.