UNPICKING
21ST CENTURY COMPLEXITY
research and communications in complex and contested environments
What we do
Research & Insight
We offer global perspectives and local insights into our clients’ most difficult challenges.
Communications
We investigate malign narratives, develop communications campaigns that offer lasting change, and provide media training to public, private and civil society organisations.
Advisory
We are trusted advisors driven by the ‘so what’. Our projects are designed to address bespoke client needs and offer tangible outcomes.
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Trusted advisors to governments, companies and communities seeking positive outcomes in complex environments
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About us
In today’s increasingly connected and volatile world, it’s more important and challenging than ever to piece together how global issues – from conflict through to climate change, disinformation or supply chain vulnerabilities – are impacting organisations and their critical interests. Our mission is to empower decision-makers with the insights they need to navigate the challenges of a rapidly evolving world, and to support more effective engagement and communications in complex environments.
Our team has deep expertise gained through careers in government, the media, international law and academia. Our diverse networks and partnerships across several countries ensure that our projects remain rooted in the local linguistic and cultural context and convey the realities on the ground.
We are driven by a shared set of values and the desire to help democracies, organisations, and communities build resilience against the intertwined threats of the modern age.
Let us know how we can help
Office Locations
London | Jakarta
Research & Insight
We offer quantitative and qualitative research services, ranging from one-off insight reports to long-term research programmes, always based around bespoke solutions to our clients’ needs.
Our approach draws on traditional research methodologies as well as the latest open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools and techniques. Combined with local language capability and trusted networks, we access hard-to-reach data sources and convey the reality on the ground in challenging locations.
This unique blend of expertise means we are as comfortable working to unpick the implications of global challenges as we are mapping drivers of insecurity at a local level.
Communications
The landscape of media, public perception, and digital communications is central to modern geopolitical, commercial and social challenges.
The flow of narratives has a profound ability to influence perception, shape policies, impact organisational relationships and affect public reputations. We arm our clients with a deep understanding of how their critical interests are impacted in the information space and help them to build effective responses.
Our analysts bring together the latest AI innovations with specialist linguistic and cultural expertise to map how malign narratives take root and spread. We use this understanding to develop counter-narratives and build campaigns designed to shift perceptions and behaviours.
Our media experts provide training to public and private sector clients seeking to convey complex messages more persuasively, as well as to civil society and media organisations operating in challenging environments.
Advisory
We are trusted advisors to governments, commercial organisations and NGOs, driven by the ‘so what’ and the desire to deliver real-world outcomes. We quickly get to the core of what matters most to our clients and assemble expert teams around the task.