Country Risk In-Depth Assessment
Political stability, policy predictability and security-environment ratings covering more than 120 countries.
Professional Services
GCGS draws on its research base and international expert network to provide professional consulting services for government bodies, international organizations, corporate clients and nongovernmental organizations. Every service follows the Center’s principles of independence and neutrality.
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Strategic Risk Assessment
Systematic geopolitical risk analysis for multinational companies, financial institutions and asset managers, supporting the identification, measurement and management of geopolitical risk exposure across global operations.
- Suitable for
- Multinational companies, financial institutions and asset managers
- Typical outputs
- Country-risk assessments, sector reports, supply-chain audits and quarterly monitoring briefings
Sector Geopolitical Risk Reports
Customized analysis for critical sectors including energy, technology, finance and infrastructure.
Supply Chain Geopolitical Risk Audit
Assessment of geopolitical risk at critical supply-chain nodes with recommendations to improve resilience.
Quarterly Risk Monitoring Briefings
Continuing monitoring of key risk indicators with periodic updates for clients.
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Policy Consulting
Research-based policy design and evaluation for government departments, international organizations and diplomatic institutions.
- Suitable for
- Government departments, international organizations and diplomatic institutions
- Typical outputs
- Policy options, negotiation briefs, impact assessments and country or regional briefings
Policy Option Design
Multiple policy options and feasibility assessments for defined security issues.
Negotiation Strategy Support
Background research, stakeholder analysis and strategic advice for multilateral negotiations and bilateral dialogue.
Policy Impact Assessment
Independent assessment of the expected effects and potential risks of proposed or existing policies.
Country and Regional Strategic Briefings
Focused strategic situation briefings for decision-makers on a specific country or region.
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Crisis Simulation and Tabletop Exercises
Immersive, scenario-based crisis response exercises designed to strengthen judgement and decision-making under complex security conditions.
- Suitable for
- Leadership teams, crisis managers and organizations responsible for operational resilience
- Typical outputs
- Exercise scenarios, facilitation materials, decision logs and post-exercise assessment reports
Geopolitical Crisis Scenario Exercises
Simulations of decision-making during major-power escalation, energy crises, cyberattacks and related scenarios.
Supply Chain Disruption Exercises
Exercises focused on organizational response to the disruption of critical supply chains.
Customized Scenario Design
Scenario programmes designed around the client’s defined subject and operating context.
Post-Exercise Assessment Reports
Assessment of decision processes, participant performance and practical areas for improvement.
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Custom Research
Dedicated research for a client’s specific needs, producing work with analytical depth and practical value.
- Suitable for
- Public, private and nonprofit organizations with a defined strategic question
- Typical outputs
- In-depth reports, competitive-environment analysis, forward-looking research and benchmarking
Thematic In-Depth Research Reports
Detailed investigation of a specific geopolitical, security or policy question.
Competitive Environment Analysis
Analysis of geopolitical competition in a defined market or technology field.
Forward-Looking Trend Research
Research on emerging geopolitical and security trends and their possible implications.
Benchmarking
Comparison of international or cross-industry practices to identify relevant lessons and standards.
Cooperation process
Initial enquiry
Set out the question, decision context, intended audience and relevant timeframe.
Scope and method
Agree evidence needs, research boundaries, working format, milestones and output type.
Research and review
Gather evidence, test assumptions and review emerging findings against the agreed question.
Delivery and discussion
Provide the agreed output and discuss implications, limitations and possible next steps.