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Think Tank & Strategic Advisory

Long-horizon strategic counsel drawing on a network of policy, security, and economic experts.

Overview

The Practice

Underground’s think-tank practice is where independent research meets practical advice. We convene experts, publish original analysis and advise leaders on long-horizon questions of policy, markets and security.

The work serves two purposes: it sharpens the counsel we give clients, and it contributes to a wider, better-informed public conversation.

What We Do

How We Help

01

Policy research and white papers

Original, rigorous analysis on questions of public policy and international affairs.

02

Expert convenings

Closed-door roundtables and forums that bring the right voices together.

03

Long-horizon strategy

Scenario work and strategic planning for institutions with multi-year views.

04

Leadership dialogues

Structured conversations between senior leaders across government, business and academia.

05

Capacity building

Workshops and advisory support to strengthen institutional analytic capability.

06

Published insights

Our own analysis, shared through the Insights section of this site.

Our Approach

From First Conversation to Lasting Result

  1. Step 1

    Question

    We start with a question that matters, not a conclusion we want.

  2. Step 2

    Research

    We assemble evidence and expert perspective.

  3. Step 3

    Test

    We challenge findings with practitioners who have to live with them.

  4. Step 4

    Share

    We publish or brief, in the form that best serves the audience.

Outcomes

What Clients Gain

  • Clearer thinking on complex, long-term questions
  • Informed leaders and stronger institutions
  • Original analysis that moves a conversation forward
  • A trusted network of experts and practitioners

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