May 6, 2026
Edition 43 · Strategic Intelligence Brief
The White House believes it is within 48 hours of Iranian responses on “several key points” of a one-page, 14-point memorandum of understanding that would declare an end to the Iran War and open a 30-day period of detailed negotiations. Two US officials and two additional sources briefed on the talk…
May 5, 2026
Edition 42 · Strategic Intelligence Brief
The most consequential energy chokepoint on earth is in active armed conflict for a second consecutive day, with a declared ceasefire existing simultaneously with US combat operations, Iranian strikes on a NATO-adjacent ally, 20,000 stranded seafarers, and Brent crude up 50% since February — this is…
Mar 19, 2026
Political risk is not a vague background concern — it is a set of specific, analyzable factors that affect whether a market entry will succeed. Here is how to evaluate it properly.
Mar 19, 2026
Most organizations send employees a State Department link before international travel. A real corporate travel safety briefing is something different entirely. Here is what one actually covers.
Mar 19, 2026
Supply chain disruptions, shifting alliances, and regulatory divergence are baseline conditions for U.S. businesses in 2026. Here are the three geopolitical risks that matter most.