WHO WE ARE
We're Experts
Expertise is under attack in public discourse. We think this is unfounded; we also think it's dangerous. Events unfold faster and more unpredictably than ever before, and uncertainty stemming from the international domain abounds- be it owing to Brexit, the new American administration, or economic slowdown in Asia. Such developments effect us all- our job is to tell you exactly how. We're proud to call ourselves experts and put our talents to work to help you navigate our world.
As experienced analysts, strategists, and communicators we're trained to cut through the noise: we know how to get the information that you need and we know how to get your message out.
OUR STORY
Diplomatic Solutions was founded to respond to two problems: a lack of diplomatic capacity within businesses and sub-national governments; and a lack of experience in traditional consultancies and political risk firms to address this need.
That's our niche- we provide the full suite of services found in foreign ministries to the whole array of actors now operating on the world's stage, with the expertise, skills, and specialisation that others don't.
We All Need Diplomacy
Some argue that globalisation has rendered diplomacy irrelevant. We couldn't disagree more. Globalisation makes diplomacy more needed than ever, making it essential for all organisations, not just (or even mostly) for national governments. While no organisation is shielded from international events, most don't have the in-house capacity to analyse what's happening and respond accordingly. Whether you're trying to understand what Brexit means for your bottom line or what the new American administration means for your work force, we're here to help.
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Moreover, cities, businesses, and NGOs now find themselves taking on new roles internationally- from taking the lead on sustainable environmental policy to crafting what the digital economy of the future will look like. We specialise in helping these new leaders in 21st century global governance be the best they possibly can be on the world's stage.
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Highest Quality Advice
Unimpressed by the quality (and cost) of international analysis available at traditional consultancies, we started Diplomatic Solutions.
We're not a multi-national firm with thousands of employees, hundreds of offices, and an untold number of 'products' for which we charge you eye-watering sums to 'deliver impact'. We're focused and strictly nonsense free. We don't hide behind corporate jargon or management buzzwords. We deal in real facts and give clear advice, leaving the corporate gobbledygook to others.
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From global strategy, to geopolitical analysis, to effective international communications, everything we do is bespoke for every client- no stock presentation slides, no boilerplate recommendations. We produce the highest quality original work so that you have what you need to succeed in a complex and uncertain world.
Our Founder
Our Founder and Managing Director is Dr Tristen Naylor, Fellow in International Relations at the London School of Economics.
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Having previously served as a Policy Analyst and Advisor to the Government of Canada and as the Lecturer in Diplomatic Studies at the University of Oxford, Dr Naylor designed Diplomatic Solutions as an outfit that responds to our clients' needs with the kind of rigour and precision demanded by Oxford, but with the savvy and responsiveness demanded by senior decision makers.
We're still headquartered in Oxford, sticking to our conviction that expert knowledge is critical to success in today's world.