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Political Intelligence as Organizational Capability: Strategic Implications for Firms in Contested Policy Environments

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This article explores political intelligence as a crucial organizational capability that aids firms in navigating regulated environments. Through various case studies, it demonstrates how systematic political analysis fosters strategic advantages by creating lead time for proactive engagement. Institutionalizing political intelligence enhances decision-making and organization-wide preparedness against policy shifts.

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Lobbying in the Fishbowl: How Leaders Build Trustworthy Influence

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In the evolving landscape of corporate lobbying, transparency and alignment between public commitments and private advocacy are crucial for maintaining credibility and effective governance. Organizations must elevate lobbying to board-level discussions, rigorously audit their advocacy practices, and embrace ethical principles to build trust and withstand scrutiny in an increasingly transparent environment.

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NATO’s Strategic Expansion in Eastern Europe: Deterrence, Risk, and the Remaking of European Security

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NATO’s enlargement into Central and Eastern Europe has fundamentally redefined the continent’s security landscape, post-Cold War. While offering protection to former Soviet-dominated states, it heightened tensions with Russia, amplifying perceptions of encirclement. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine underscores NATO’s pivotal role and the necessity for credible deterrence and commitment among member states.

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The Strategic Role of Public Affairs in Shaping Government Policies

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Executive Summary Public affairs has become a core leadership function because government policy now shapes market access, investment conditions, regulatory exposure, reputation, and long-term competitiveness. This article argues that effective public affairs goes far beyond reactive lobbying: it equips organizations to anticipate policy shifts, engage institutions early, frame issues credibly, contribute practical expertise, build coalitions,

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La poudrière : repenser la dissuasion face à la nouvelle donne stratégique

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Synthèse stratégique Qualifier le monde actuel de « poudrière », selon le général Pierre de Villiers, n’est pas du simple alarmisme : c’est le cœur des enjeux sécuritaires contemporains. Le « dividende de la paix » post-Guerre froide a disparu. À sa place, la résurgence des rivalités, l’effritement des régimes de contrôle des armements et

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The Powder Keg: Rethinking Deterrence in an Age of Strategic Chaos

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Executive Overview General Pierre de Villiers’s description of our world as a “global powder keg” is more than hyperbole—it’s a stark reflection of the current security reality. The “peace dividend” of the post-Cold War years has evaporated. In its place, we see renewed great-power rivalries, fading arms control structures, and a weakening of unified political

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Democracies at Risk: The Global Shift Toward Authoritarianism

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Throughout history, political alliances have shaped the global order in profound ways. During the interwar years, the Soviet-led Communist International supported revolutionary, anti-capitalist movements, laying the foundation for communism’s post-World War II expansion. Similarly, after the Cold War, the U.S.-led global order promoted democracy and liberal values, albeit inconsistently, sparking waves of democratic transitions. But

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Strategic Influence Frameworks for Defense, Rare Materials, Energy, Technology, and Healthcare: Legal, Ethical, and Data-Driven Approaches in a Complex Geopolitical Landscape

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Mastering Influence in a Complex World In an era defined by geopolitical instability and fierce competition for finite resources, the ability to exert influence is no longer a soft skill—it is a critical component of strategic leadership. From defense and energy to technology and healthcare, organizations are facing unprecedented challenges in securing their supply chains.

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Interview with SKYNEWS ARABIA – The Muslim Brotherhood in Europe: A Complex Influence and a Strategic Challenge.

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introduction : Europe is currently facing a major challenge: understanding and managing the Muslim Brotherhood’s growing influence on the continent. During my exclusive interview with Sky News Arabia, I analyzed the dynamics of their presence, their expansion strategy, and the challenges they pose to European governments. A Complex and Decentralized StructureThe Muslim Brotherhood in Europe

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Interview avec SKYNEWS ARABIA – Les Frères musulmans en Europe : Une influence complexe et un défi stratégique.

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“Au cœur de la grandeur d’une institution de l’Union européenne, des figures ombragées et des lignes rouges lumineuses tissent une toile d’influence, symbolisant la menace imminente d’interférences extérieures. Le drapeau de l’UE reste fier, un symbole d’unité sous pression.”

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