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Washington, D.C. and at the client’s location

Our Workshops

All workshops are delivered in Washington, D.C. or at the client’s location.

Our workshops are designed for professionals seeking a deeper understanding of the policy process in Washington, D.C. and the emerging dynamics of the Middle East.

Participants examine the formal structures and informal networks that shape policy outcomes and learn how to apply these insights to their work.

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How Washington Really Works

4-5 Days | Interactive Workshop

An interactive four- to five-day workshop for corporate teams, diplomats, government officials, and journalists who need a working knowledge of the U.S. political system, including how things actually get done.

Topics

The Executive Branch in Practice: agencies, the interagency process, and how regulations are made.
How Congress, the courts, and national security agencies interact and shape White House decisions.
K Street Explained: lobbying, advocacy, and coalition-building strategies.
Elections and Policy Cycles: how campaigns, midterms, and transitions reshape the agenda.
Media, Messaging, and the Beltway News Cycle.

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Emerging U.S. Foreign Policy Toward the Middle East: Assessment

Forward-looking analysis of how emerging U.S. foreign policy is likely to shape the Middle East, designed for decision-makers seeking clear, relevant insights.

Areas of focus

The posture of the White House, the State Department, and the Pentagon toward key regional relationships.
Tracking trends in sanctions, arms sales, and security assistance.
Scenario planning around elections, leadership transitions, and policy pivots.
Briefing memos ahead of major summits, votes, or diplomatic milestones.

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Middle East Geopolitical Risk Assessments

Independent assessments of the political, security, and economic currents reshaping the region, built for clients who need to plan months and years ahead.

Areas of focus

Country and subregional risk profiles.
Tracking alliances, political regimes, and regional rivalries.
Implications for energy, trade, and the investment climate.
On-demand rapid assessments.

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Middle Eastern Sovereign Wealth Fund Dynamics (MESWF)

Understanding sovereign wealth funds in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states.
Shifting investment priorities toward domestic objectives.