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Scholae’s network of global security analysts and knowledge of emerging trends enables us to produce a range of both high quality and highly adaptable reports, all tailored to our clients’ needs. These range from security focused reports dealing with operational to regional-level kinetic and non-kinetic threats, through to reports on the developing impact of blockchain technology and hypothetical studies of Black Swan Events. You will find a comprehensive list of our standard reports and consultancy capabilities below.
Regional Security Assessments provide strategic assessment of the security situation in a given region, and enable an integrated understanding of regional security threats and challenges that may be less clear at the national level.
These enable clients to account for security challenges that may not be necessarily apparent at the national level, or for regional organisations and busnesses to utilise a comprehensive analysis of security in their region.
Examples of Regional Security Assessments include the Sahel region and the ongoing threat of Islamist insurgency, Central Asia after the Taliban takeover and ongoing political unrest in several states, and the Eastern Mediterranean with its numerous multifaceted security challenges.
Global Risk Reports examine broader global risk issues and trends in a dynamic and comprehensive manner.
Our understanding of the interaction of existing national, regional and international dynamics with rapidly unfolding events enables us to deliver timely reports on the full spectrum of global risk topics.
Examples of Global Risk Reports include: the geopolitical impact of high inflation in major economies; the concentration of global microchip production in Taiwan and East Asia and the industry’s vulnerability to Chinese interference; numerous risks in the Persian Gulf with global knock-on effects; the ongoing risks, opportunities and controversy of China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
Scholae possesses an almost industry-unique capability in providing up-to-date analysis on blockchain and cryptocurrency.
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Analysis Reports cover all angles of this rapidly evolving field, and additionally can be written on specific projects, ecosystems, and cryptocurrencies.
Examples include an assessment of stablecoins in the wake of the Terra collapse; the risks and opportunities of Decentralised Finance; the current state of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) adoption and future plans around the world; an analysis of the Cardano (ADA) blockchain and its real world use cases; the adoption of Bitcoin (BTC) by El Salvador and the Central African Republic and the prospects for further adoption in Africa and Central America; a comparison of the major ‘Ethereum killer’ blockchains; the use of privacy coins by organised crime and for sanctions busting.
Conflict Assessments specifically analyse current or potential conflicts, their actors and dynamics from military and strategic perspectives.
Scholae's capabiliites in this field enable our Conflict Assessments to be additionally tailored to focus on specific elements of conflicts, from ongoing battles, specific fronts or extrapolated implications.
Recent examples of Conflict Assessments include: ongoing coverage of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine; the war in Syria; the war in Ethiopia; the war in Yemen; the internal conflict in Myanmar.
In the wake of the global pandemic and numerous international crises, the increasingly unstable global system has proven highly susceptible to Black Swan Events.
Black Swan Event Studies examine hypothetical Black Swan and Grey Swan events, analysing how these might occur, what they would look like, how they would play out and what impacts they could have.
Examples of Black Swan Event Studies include: multiple scenarios of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan; state collapse and foreign intervention in Central Asia; a Turkey-Greece Aegean conflict; different scenarios involving Russian attacks on Finland and/or Sweden; potential escalation scenarios of the India-Pakistan conflict.
Scholae’s network of experienced analysts enables us to apply our knowledge and expertise to the full spectrum of global security and emerging trends.
Bespoke Client Reports are commissioned by a client to analyse a subject or angle according to their unique requirements.
Examples of Bespoke Client Reports include: the geopolitical dynamics affecting gas pipeline infrastructure in the Eastern Mediterranean; cryptocurrency tax regulation around the world; a study of the Saab JAS 39 Gripen’s capabilities in hypothetical engagements with modern Russian combat aircraft.
Operational Threat Assessments analyse the operational threats a current or potential military operation, combat zone or insurgency poses to business or political operations in a given theatre.
These assessments provide highly specific breakdowns of the risks, impact and threats posed by specific ordinances and groups, with tandem analysis of mitigation measures. They involve tactical analysis and are made from a synthesis of all relevant military, political, economic, human and geographical factors.
Examples of Operational Threat Assessments include: the impact of Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia; the risks of ballistic missile attacks on the oil industry in Azerbaijan during the Nagorno-Karabakh war; the potential of the IRGC to seize international shipping in the Persian Gulf.
Leveraging Scholae’s up-to-date intelligence, experienced analysts and network, Scholae can create agendas, provide speakers, and moderate from small meetings to large events. Scholae offers a forensic knowledge of security risk, a network of academic and industry contacts and is skilled in creating agendas, providing speakers from both within and outside our organisation and in moderating events of any size and complexity.
We aim to help you develop your strategy effectively, anchored on a bedrock of the best market intelligence and by stimulating top quality engagement of participants.
Small Bespoke Meetings: Scholae organise and run confidential high quality small meetings worldwide, tailored to suit your needs. We enable clients and their customers to discuss vital matters with the highest level of in-depth understanding of the best and latest analysis.
Events: Scholae have the skill set and contacts to create agendas, provide speakers, and moderate. We work closely with our clients to understand their needs and then to recommend the right course of action. We use our knowledge base and contacts to create agendas, provide speakers, and if required moderate.
Escalation Risk Assessments provide clients with an actionable assessment of a geopolitical flashpoint at any given time, whether an international military crisis or a deteriorating national situation.
These assessments lay out key escalation trajectories and identify trigger points to assess the likelihood of a flashpoint escalating in a given timeframe. They also provide analytical context to help clients identify when an escalation threshold has been crossed and assess its likely impact on their operations in-theatre.
Recent examples include: the escalation risks of a Russian invasion of Ukraine (prior to the 24th February); the collapse of Afghan government forces during the Taliban 2021 offensive; the advances and reversals of both sides in the Tigray War; the effects of French troop withdrawal from Mali.
Geopolitical Impact Assessments assess the geopolitical impact of specific events such as elections, protest movements, legislation, trade deals, resource shortages et al.
The complex and often fast-moving nature of geopolitical events crosses numerous traditional fields of analysis, and Scholae’s uniquely versatile team allows for timely and accurate assessment.
Examples of Geopolitical Impact Assessments include: the 2022 global grain shortage and predicted knock-on effects in the Middle East & Africa; Colombia’s 2022 election; Chinese alliance-building in the Pacific region.
Scholae’s ‘OPFOR thinking’ enables assistance to organisations in need of realistic adversarial simulation, and can be applied in report, simulation, and advisory formats.
Examples of Scholae’s Adversarial Analysis, Red Teaming and ‘OPFOR Thinking capabilities include: the ability to simulate operational and strategic military planning of the Russian military; scenarios involving both the Iranian military and IRGC and incorporating their internal rivalry; Syrian government forces and the myriad actors in the ongoing Syrian Civil War.
In response to increasingly dynamic threats, many states are re-examining or expanding their military capabilities.
National Defence Industry and Procurement Reports analyse the state of national defence industry and procurement strategies, and in particular the gaps, vulnerabilities, and opportunities that these present.
Examples of National Defence Industry and Procurement Reports include: an analysis of the most recent UK Defence Review; US Navy fleet planning; the likely procurement strategies of European nations increasing their defence spending after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; a comparison of the airforce procurement plans of India and Pakistan.