Strategic Intelligence Advisory Service (SIAS)

The Knightsbridge Strategic Intelligence Advisory Service (SIAS) provides continuous and rapid geopolitical/political support to our most trusted partners. The service is supported by all of the Knightsbridge intelligence, strategy and wargaming teams.

The SIAS teams are distributed across the globe gathering geopolitical/political intelligence, reporting our assessments to the partners, as well as being continuously available to answer intelligence and research questions. In addition to the intelligence function, SIAS members receive priority access to our strategy and wargaming capabilities.

KSG has published 100 free example reports in our 'Intelligence Archive' produced between January 2024-January 2025. To become a SIAS partner, please get in touch.

Knightsbridge Intelligence Archive

Assessing the 2025 German Election and its Geopolitical and Economic Impacts (January 2025)

Key Takeaways : A Christian Democratic Union (CDU) coalition with the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and Greens is likely to emerge from...

16 min read

Assessing the Antitrust Case Against Google: Implications for the U.S.-China Tech Rivalry (December 2024)

Key Takeaways : In August 2024, District Judge Amit Mehta ruled that Google operates as a monopoly in United States vs. Google LLC ,...

7 min read

Assessing Trump’s Critical Minerals Strategy and its Effects (December 2024)

Key Takeaways: KSG assesses that Trump will likely boost domestic critical minerals mining through permitting reform, financial support...

8 min read

Assessing the Geopolitical Implications of the Discovery of the Oil and Gas Fields in Pakistan (December 2024)

Key Takeaways: Pakistan has discovered significant oil and gas reserves, potentially ranking 4th largest globally, though commercial...

8 min read

Assessing the Implications of the Emerging Economic Relations of the Taliban (December 2024)

Key Takeaways: China and Afghanistan have established a direct rail link - the latest indication that the Taliban government is...

6 min read

Assessing the Global Effects of Trump's Tariff and Trade Strategy (December 2024)

Key Takeaways: Trump’s second term is highly likely to see a return of tariffs targeting industries like technology, steel,...

12 min read

Assessing the Entry of JPMorgan Chase and U.S. finance in Kenya and the East African Region (November 2024)

Key Takeaways The establishment of a JPMorgan Chase representative office in Kenya aligns with broader U.S. strategic interests in trade,...

9 min read

Assessing U.S. Private Investment in Central America (October 2024)

Key Takeaways: The ThinkHUGE Business and Investment Council met in October 2024, promising $10 billion in nearshoring investments in...

5 min read

Assessing the DRC Critical Mineral Supply in the Context of Geopolitical Rivalries and Domestic Instability (October 2024)

Note: This report was written for a specific entity interested in expansion in Africa. It is a deeper dive than standard C-GIA...

11 min read

Assessing Indonesian Nickel Production, Associated Geopolitical Rivalry, and Wider Effects (October 2024)

Key Takeaways: Indonesia now dominates global nickel production, accounting for over half of global output. This surge is driven by an...

9 min read

Assessing US-Taiwan Relations in the Context of US-China Geopolitical Rivalry (October 2024)

Key Takeaways: Taiwan is the US’s seventh-largest trading partner, with bilateral goods trade reaching $128 billion in 2023. The US is...

8 min read

Assessing the Petroperú Crisis’ Implications & Opportunities for the West & China (October 2024)

Key Takeaways: Petroperú’s board of directors have resigned due to the Peruvian government's failure to address the company’s failing...

12 min read

Assessing the Wider Impacts of Houthi Attacks on Key Sea Lines of Communication (October 2024)

Key Takeaways: Houthi attacks on maritime vessels connected to Israel will persist due to the Gaza war, success in maritime disruption,...

10 min read

Assessing the Global Effects of Claudia Sheinbaum's Presidency of Mexico (October 2024)

Key Takeaways: Claudia Sheinbaum aims to continue her predecessor’s agenda, focusing on eradicating corruption, reducing the wealth gap,...

10 min read

Assessing Russia's Nuclear Export Diplomacy in the Context of its Geopolitical Rivalries (September 2024)

Key Takeaways: Russia has significantly expanded its nuclear reactor exports and diplomacy, with Rosatom maintaining a dominant position...

12 min read

Assessing Russia’s Position in Africa and the Emerging Vacuum Presented to China and the West (September 2024)

Key Takeaways: Diplomatic, economic and military aspects motivate Russia's attempts to increase involvement in Africa. Moscow likely...

17 min read

Assessing India’s Strategic Counterbalancing of China (September 2024)

Key Takeaways: August’s Security of Supply Arrangement between India and the U.S. highlights India's leadership in South Asia and the...

6 min read

Assessing the Wider Impacts of Turkey’s expanding Arms Industry in the Gulf Cooperation Council States (September 2024)

Key Takeaways · Turkey has significantly expanded its domestic arms production and exports, becoming a key supplier to Gulf Cooperation...

9 min read

Assessing the Japanese Economy and the Effects on its Geopolitical Ambitions (September 2024)

Key Takeaways: KSG assesses that Japan’s economy is resilient and shows promise that it can meet rising challenges, distinguish itself...

12 min read

Assessing the Venezuelan Political Crisis and its Effects (September 2024)

Key Takeaways: Nicolás Maduro is likely to solidify his control despite contested election results and international pressure, leading to...

6 min read