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Our platform is designed for diplomats, business leaders, policymakers, researchers, and risk professionals who need trusted insight into politically complex environments. We currently serve clients in energy, government, finance, humanitarian aid, and international security.

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The Geopolitical Desk is an independent media and business intelligence platform that provides actionable analysis on some of the world’s most complex regions.

We prioritize local knowledge and field-based expertise. All our reporting is built on firsthand access and human intelligence, for an audience of intelligent humans.

We are not an open-source data aggregator, an automated AI newsletter or a home for recycled headlines. Unlike aggregators or opinion outlets, our briefings are built on direct access to local actors and deep contextual knowledge.

Every briefing or article we share is built on 40+ hours of primary research each week conducted by an expert team that spans cities like Washington D.C., London, Paris, Dubai, Barcelona, Tripoli and Tunis.

Subscribe today to access confidential briefings trusted by diplomats, executives, and analysts or contact us to explore advanced reporting solutions tailored to your needs.

A Desk is a focused stream of reporting and analysis built around a specific country, region, or sector. For example, our Libya Desk covers politics, security, and society in Libya. You can think of it like subscribing to your own intelligence unit for that topic.

We are actively expanding our coverage across emerging and frontier markets, especially in the Middle East, North Africa, the Sahel and Central Africa.

If you're looking for a country we don’t yet offer, get in touch: we may be able to activate early access or provide a tailored solution.

You can choose a subscription plan by visiting our Membership Page. Plans range from free to full access, including multiple user licences and customizable features for Enterprise users.

We offer both monthly and annual subscriptions. Once you subscribe, your access begins immediately. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled, and you retain access through the end of your billing cycle.

You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time by logging in and visiting your account settings.

Please note: given the confidential nature of our content, we do not offer pro-rata refunds unless in cases of technical error or extenuating circumstances.

Yes. Our team regularly produces country profiles, sector deep dives, and investor briefings. Some reports are available instantly, while others are custom-built within 2 weeks.

Contact us if you have any questions or specific reporting needs.

Yes. We work with select clients on bespoke analysis, scenario planning, and closed-door briefings. Get in touch to discuss your needs.

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You will retain access for the full period you’ve already paid for.

Yes. All plans auto-renew by default at the full monthly or annual rate (minus any applicable discounts). You’ll receive a reminder before your paid subscription renews.

You can cancel or switch plans anytime from your account settings.

Yes. Upgrading from monthly to annual starts your annual access immediately (any unused days from the monthly cycle are forfeited). If you're switching from annual to monthly, your plan will renew monthly after your current annual period ends.

Yes. Our Enterprise plan is designed for multi-user teams. It includes special reports, custom invoicing, analytics, optional private briefings, and customizable access by department or region.

We work with embassies, corporations, INGOs, and multilateral organizations. To set up group access or enterprise licensing, please contact us.

Not yet — but we’re working on it. For now, please contact us if you'd like to arrange access for someone else.

Yes, we offer discounted pricing for qualifying organisations, including universities, local NGOs, reporters, and more. Please contact us to request a discount.

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