Bulgaria, United States
Advisory and compliance firm Straife weaves network with Texan traders and Caspian oil firms

United States, Uzbekistan
Detained Uzbek cement magnate seeks help from Washington connections

Ulugbek Shadmanov, detained in Dubai and extradited back to Uzbekistan, has hired a businessman well connected in Central Asia to push for his release.

Bulgaria, United States
Bulgarian construction firms primed to benefit from new nuclear reactors built with US help

Sofia has announced a deal with Westinghouse and Hyundai to build two nuclear reactors with US technology.

The Corporate Intelligence Village Voice
Coeus Advisory, Straife, K2

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: every Wednesday, we report on events big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community.

LondonEx-FCDO analyst Mark Vasey sets up second corporate intelligence company

Houston/IstanbulStraife takes on new Caspian energy specialist

LondonInvestigator Andrew Whelan returns to K2

Ukraine, United States
Conservative evangelical Republicans mobilise DC lobby firms to boost Ukraine support

With the November elections and a potential Donald Trump comeback on the horizon, some GOP lobbyists are using religion to build a new campaign in aid of Kyiv.

Central Asia, United States
Corporate intelligence firms extend their compliance practices into Central Asia

With fresh sanctions due to be imposed on Russia, investigations companies are increasingly extending their compliance practices into Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, using Istanbul or London as rear bases.

The Corporate Intelligence Village Voice
StoneTurn's new adviser, Bryza to Straife, Ziani off to Sqope

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: every Wednesday, we report on events big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community.

New York New senior adviser for StoneTurn

Houston/Istanbul Former US diplomat Bryza joins Straife

London Nadia Ziani, Sqope's latest recruit

Saudi Arabia, UAE, Yemen
Yemen's increasingly confident pro-Emirati STC launches influence campaign in Washington

Saudi Arabia has been lobbying in Washington to promote its vision for Yemen for a while. Now, the Southern Transitional Council, which has a growing footprint on the ground and a stronger presence in Yemen's legitimate governing entities, is also looking to ensure its voice is heard during the US-sponsored peace negotiations.

Albania, United States
US corporate intel firm Straife launches Balkan conquest in Albania

Already well established in Turkey, Texas corporate intelligence firm Straife has opened a new branch in the Albanian capital, its chosen base for expansion throughout the region.

Turkey, United States
Lobbying firm Straife comes to Turkey's rescue in dealings with US Treasury

Increasingly concerned about being sanctioned by the US over their alleged links with Russian industry, Turkish companies have hired the services of the lobbying firm Straife, which employs former US intelligence veterans.

Bulgaria, United States
Three US lobbyists help boost Caspian gas option for Europe

Hoping to make the most of Europe's urgent need for gas, Bulgarian firm Overgas has roped in three well-connected US lobbyists to help it tap into the Caspian Sea's resources.