Strategic & Climate
Trusted counsel at the intersection of politics, policy and operations.
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Overview
Strategic Advisory is an insight-led, risk-aligned and future-focused service.
Oakas supports senior leadership teams in navigating the complex intersections of strategic risk, geopolitical volatility, regulatory scrutiny, and long-range operational planning. We advise across the full spectrum of uncertainty; from boardroom strategy to frontline execution all delivered with discretion, discipline, and impact.
Our advisory services draw on two decades of delivery in sensitive, often unstable environments. We help clients make decisions under pressure, develop frameworks for adaptive risk governance, and ensure strategic clarity across internal and external stakeholders.
Oakas provides trusted counsel at the intersection of politics, policy, and operations; where strategic decisions carry high stakes and lasting consequences. We work alongside senior leaders, boards, and government representatives to navigate complex political landscapes, build stakeholder alignment, and manage sensitive initiatives with discretion. Our advisory approach blends operational realism with geopolitical insight, ensuring that your strategies are not only well-informed but also executable in challenging environments.
Our Approach
Why Oakas
Because we’ve spent years advising the organisations that can’t afford to get it wrong.
From NATO to national governments, financial institutions to global NGOs, we help leaders move from reactive posture to proactive preparedness.
Quiet, high-trust strategic counsel
Embedded thinking, not surface-level slides
Built-in planning, testing and execution support
Proven ability to operate across sectors, cultures and crisis type
In high-stakes environments, success depends on the ability to read the political landscape, anticipate obstacles, and act with precision. Oakas delivers discreet, high-level advisory support that bridges the gap between policy intent and operational reality. We work with governments, multinational corporations, and international organisations to shape strategies that are politically aware, operationally viable, and resilient to change. Our team navigates the complexities of government affairs, corporate diplomacy, and regulatory engagement, aligning diverse stakeholders behind shared objectives. Whether guiding market entry into politically sensitive regions, coordinating cross-border crisis diplomacy, or embedding our experts to manage delicate projects, Oakas provides the insight, networks, and execution capability to secure outcomes that endure.
Key Services
Strategic Risk Advisory
Strategy is only as strong as its weakest scenario. We help you build plans that survive impact.
What We Advise On
Geopolitical and regulatory risk exposure
Strategic response planning in high-risk jurisdictions
Crisis governance, escalation pathways and executive response
Stakeholder alignment and multi-agency coordination
Institutional risk culture and resilience maturity
Strategy validation through scenario planning and wargaming
Narrative control in high-stakes environments
ESG risk integration and long-term reputation protection
Climate Risk & Resilience Advisory
The age of climate disruption has arrived and with it, a new layer of strategic vulnerability.
Oakas works with leadership teams to:
Audit exposure to climate-linked disruption (regulatory, operational, reputational)
Assess risks across infrastructure, logistics, supply chain and workforce
Support compliance with global reporting standards (TCFD, ISSB, EU CSRD)
Model scenarios from extreme weather to cascading ESG fallout
Develop mitigation plans that are realistic, costed, and stakeholder-ready
Embed climate resilience into existing continuity, risk and governance frameworks
We don’t offer abstract climate advice, we deliver climate risk strategy that holds up in the real world.
Who It’s For?
Who This Service is For
Our Strategic Advisory services are designed for organisations and leaders operating in politically sensitive, high-stakes, or highly regulated environments, where strategic decisions must be both politically sound and operationally achievable. We have supported:
Government & Defence – ministries, armed forces, and diplomatic services requiring discreet counsel on policy execution, multilateral engagement, and crisis diplomacy.
Critical Infrastructure & Energy – operators navigating regulatory change, geopolitical risk, and cross-border coordination challenges.
Financial Services – banks, investment firms, and insurers entering new markets or managing regulatory shifts with reputational and compliance implications.
International NGOs – humanitarian and advocacy organisations engaging with governments, donors, and international institutions to influence policy and secure access.
Technology & Communications – companies seeking to expand into politically complex jurisdictions or manage public and regulatory scrutiny.
Large Corporations & Multinationals – cross-border enterprises requiring coordinated stakeholder engagement across multiple markets and jurisdictions.
Trade & Industry Associations – sector bodies representing members’ interests to governments, regulators, and multilateral organisations.
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