Political Developments offers analysis and risk assessment of contemporary political developments. Political Developments produces forecasts and analyses by combining developments in politics, economics, international relations and defence to make sense of our increasingly turbulent world. Specialities include political transitions in central and east Europe and analysis of the potential consequences of Scottish independence. Services offered focus on:- political and economic risk assessment and analysis, verbally and in writing.- training and teaching others to use multi-disciplinary techniques to analyse the developments we see around us.

Research-active academic analysing the development of political parties and party systems in the new democracies of central and east Europe. Current research focuses on the extent to which electoral systems and party funding regulations influence the organisational development of political parties in new democracies. Experienced lecturer and tutor in Comparative Government, with area specialities in Russian Politics and European Politics.

Represented the 3,500 constituents of Gilcomston, Aberdeen. Vice-chair of the Resources Management Committee and Chair of the Finance Sub-Committee. Member of the Education Committee and the Environment and Infrastructure Committee.

Responsible for coordinating the relationship between Sir Malcolm Bruce MP (Liberal Democrat MP for Gordon from 1983-2015) and his constituents. This included drafting correspondence, writing reports and coordinating election campaigns.