influence
From Agenda to Implementation: A Policy Framework
This article argues that policymaking operates as a structured, cyclical system with four interdependent stages: agenda setting, consultation, negotiation, and...
Strategic Risks of the South China Sea for Global Trade
The South China Sea is a critical area for global trade, with a third of maritime commerce passing through it,...
Mastering Policy Engagement in Complex Regulatory Environments
This article advocates for transforming policy engagement into a proactive strategy that influences regulatory outcomes. It outlines eleven best practices,...
Public Affairs Belongs in the Boardroom: Why It Is a Strategic Leadership Function, Not a Support Role
Public affairs is now a crucial strategic function for companies, influencing external forces that impact value, such as policy, regulation,...
The Quiet Advantage: How Foresight Beats Firefighting in Public Affairs
This article emphasizes the need for public affairs teams to shift from reactive strategies to proactive issue anticipation and horizon...
Political Intelligence as Organizational Capability: Strategic Implications for Firms in Contested Policy Environments
This article explores political intelligence as a crucial organizational capability that aids firms in navigating regulated environments. Through various case...
Lobbying in the Fishbowl: How Leaders Build Trustworthy Influence
In the evolving landscape of corporate lobbying, transparency and alignment between public commitments and private advocacy are crucial for maintaining...
NATO’s Strategic Expansion in Eastern Europe: Deterrence, Risk, and the Remaking of European Security
NATO's enlargement into Central and Eastern Europe has fundamentally redefined the continent's security landscape, post-Cold War. While offering protection to...
The Strategic Role of Public Affairs in Shaping Government Policies
Executive Summary Public affairs has become a core leadership function because government policy now shapes market access, investment conditions, regulatory...
La poudrière : repenser la dissuasion face à la nouvelle donne stratégique
Synthèse stratégique Qualifier le monde actuel de « poudrière », selon le général Pierre de Villiers, n’est pas du simple...