I am an independent political analyst with 20+ years of experience as a British diplomat. During my time in government I delivered on top Ministerial priorities in some of the most challenging front-line positions.I now specialise in foreign policy, geopolitics, bilateral relations, peace building, security, democracy, good governance, human rights and the rule of law.I work with think tanks, NGOs, multilateral institutions and corporations to:> Provide expert research on geopolitics & international relations> Conduct political economy analyses> Produce conflict assessments and advise on conflict sensitivity> Advise on policy, strategy, and programme> Identify and mitigate political and security risks> Facilitate sessions with teams to formulate creative new ideas on policy or investment proposals> Build foreign affairs capacity within teams, including bespoke training> Advise on government relations and stakeholder engagementClients include FCDO, RUSI, LSE, ITAD, First Call Partners, Danish Institute for Parties and Democracy, Keeping Channels Open, London Politica.About meI have 20+ years as a career diplomat in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office primarily in bilateral roles at home and abroad including Afghanistan, Syria, Lebanon, Nepal, Myanmar, Somalia, Libya, Russia and Ukraine. My strengths consist of:- Inside knowledge of foreign policy and diplomacy- Critical analysis and strategic thinking- Writing with impact- Resilience in working in challenging policy and operating environments- Inclusive leadership (setting vision and direction; convening and facilitating; active listening and communication)- Interpersonal skills including high level representation and networking in cross-cultural settingsAchievements I’m proud of:🔸 Led the UK’s policy response during the military coup 2021 in Myanmar🔸 Managed the COVID crisis response at the British Embassy Yangon 🔸 Shaped future policy in the Foreign Office's prestigious Strategy Directorate🔸 Spearheaded a new cross-government Unit on Myanmar in Whitehall to coordinate policy🔸 Shaped and directed policy at the 2014 Global Summit to end Sexual Violence in Conflict🔸 Led pioneering outreach to the Somali diaspora during the London conference on Somalia in 2013--Topics / Specialisms: international relations; bilateral relations; government relations; diplomacy; geopolitics; peace building; conflict prevention; security; international security; political/military dynamics; democracy; good governance; elections; rule of law; human rights.