A global telecommunications company faced business disruption and reputational risk in Iraq and needed deeper insight into the evolving security environment. Key challenges included:
• Uncertainty about the geographical spread and capabilities of Iraqi militias
• Lack of clarity on how future militia activity could affect business operations
• Limited foresight into political and economic trajectories impacting the region
RANE delivered a tailored report and briefing that provided both a snapshot of the current political situation in Iraq and an outlook on the likely future operations of Iraqi militias. Scenario-based analysis gave the client actionable foresight into how different developments could affect its business. Key benefits included:
• Clear assessment of militia capabilities and areas of influence
• Forward-looking analysis of political and economic scenarios in Iraq
• Strategic guidance for planning around future risks
• Improved ability to anticipate and mitigate reputational and operational disruption
• Enhanced Risk Awareness – Equipped the client with a clear picture of present and future security threats
• Proactive Planning – Enabled strategic adjustments to mitigate likely near- and medium-term risks
• Operational Resilience – Reduced exposure to sudden disruptions in a volatile environment
• Reputational Protection – Strengthened the client’s ability to manage stakeholder confidence