Strategic research and advisory services

I work with governments, international organizations, NGOs, media organizations, research institutions, and private clients that need clear analysis of difficult political, economic, security, communication, or governance questions.

What you can commission

• Geopolitical and political-economy briefings: focused analysis of Europe, the Balkans, the Middle East, and wider international developments.
• Research reports and policy papers: evidence-based reports, background papers, country analysis, and decision briefs.
• Strategic and crisis communications: communication strategy, executive messaging, public information, media planning, and responses to complex or sensitive events.
• Government modernization and public policy advice: institutional reform, e-government, public management, anti-corruption, and citizen-service design.
• Expert writing and editorial work: articles, speeches, policy briefs, research synthesis, and multilingual strategic content.

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With over two decades of executive-level experience, I have established governmental communication structures, advised senior state officials, led research and media programs, and worked across Europe and the MENA region. I work in Arabic, English, Swedish, and Bulgarian, with additional knowledge of Russian.

Public Management & Policy Advising

• Providing technical governance advice and political economy analysis for state-building and democratization.
• Developing national policies focused on anti-corruption, human rights, and the rule of law.

Geopolitical Research & Intelligence (Global, MENA & The Balkans)

• Conducting in-depth political, security, and cultural research, with over 18 years of specialized focus on the Arab world, the MENA region, and the Balkans.
• Delivering high-level insights, forecasts, and information collection on global and regional geopolitical news and developments to inform international organizations, state institutions, and top decision-makers.
• Leveraging a comprehensive, on-the-ground understanding of the political, security, cultural, and communication frameworks in the Balkan region, supported by an M.A. in Arabic and Balkan Studies.

Expert Writing, Journalism & Cross-Cultural Communications

• Crafting engaging articles, editorials, policy briefs, and strategic communications focusing on complex geopolitical developments.
• Providing high-stakes diplomatic translation, interpretation, and strategic writing services, drawing on C2 bilingual proficiency in Arabic, English, Swedish, and Bulgarian, alongside knowledge of Russian.