Geopolitical Intelligence for Decisions in the Gulf and Beyond

Regional events move faster than most organisations’ planning cycles. Escalation involving Iran, disruption to Red Sea and Gulf shipping, sanctions changes and political shifts in new markets can change the risk to your people, assets and contracts within days.

NSI Global’s geopolitical intelligence is produced through the Geopolitical Intelligence Group (GIG), founded by Navid Sobbi in Canberra in 2018 and acquired by NSI Global in 2022 (announced via PR Newswire). It is written for the decision in front of you — not for the headlines.

What You Receive

Country and Regional RIsk Assessment

Stability Forecasts (Global, Regional, or Country)

Scenario Analysis for Specific Events - Escalation, Sanctions, Elections

Market-Entry Assessments

Briefings for Boards and Executive Teams

How We Work

Each assessment states its sources, separates reported fact from analytical judgement and gives a confidence level for key judgements. Where information is incomplete, we say so.

Who It's For

Government entities, family offices, multinationals with Gulf operations, law firms advising on cross-border matters and insurers.

Questions Clients Bring Us

How would further escalation involving Iran affect operations in the UAA?

What does Red Sea shipping disruption mean for our supply chain through Jebel Ali?

What is the risk to staff travelling to a particular country next month?

What political and regulatory risks come with entering a new market?

Published Analysis

NSI Global’s geopolitical work is produced through the Geopolitical Intelligence Group (GIG), founded by Navid Sobbi in 2018 and now NSI Global’s geopolitical intelligence arm. Recent analysis includes:

Navigating Troubled Waters: Piracy and Drone Attacks in the Red Sea — maritime and shipping risk for a critical regional trade corridor.
Conflict in Israel and Gaza: Analysis
Iran-Backed Houthis Defy New US-Led Alliance (GIG)

Speak With NSI Global

Engagements are scoped and overseen by founder Navid Sobbi and delivered in-house by NSI Global’s own practitioners — never subcontracted. Confidential consultations can be held at our office in Downtown Dubai, which is protected against electronic eavesdropping, or by client-approved video meeting.

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