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The Speyside Latin America team analyzes the seismic shift in Venezuela following the U.S. military operation "Operation Absolute Resolve" and the arrest of Nicolás Maduro in January 2026. This event has triggered a Crisis management scenario, resulting in a transitional government under Delcy Rodríguez subject to direct U.S. oversight. With the world's largest proven oil reserves of 303 billion barrels and vast critical mineral deposits, Venezuela presents high-stakes opportunities for investors in high growth and emerging markets. Our analysis covers the immediate bullish reaction in the energy sector—with major gains for companies like Chevron and Halliburton—and the strategic race to secure assets in the Orinoco Mining Arc. Navigating this volatile landscape requires robust Corporate Affairs strategies to manage regulatory changes and complex stakeholder engagement.
Public Affairs

Venezuela's Transition: Maduro's Capture, Legal Framework, and the Race for Strategic Resources.

The Speyside Latin America team analyzes the seismic shift in Venezuela following the U.S. military operation "Operation Absolute Resolve" and the arrest of Nicolás Maduro in January 2026. This event has triggered a Crisis management scenario, resulting in a transitional government under Delcy Rodríguez subject to direct U.S. oversight. With the world's largest proven oil reserves of 303 billion barrels and vast critical mineral deposits, Venezuela presents high-stakes opportunities for investors in high growth and emerging markets. Our analysis covers the immediate bullish reaction in the energy sector—with major gains for companies like Chevron and Halliburton—and the strategic race to secure assets in the Orinoco Mining Arc. Navigating this volatile landscape requires robust Corporate Affairs strategies to manage regulatory changes and complex stakeholder engagement.
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Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, European NATO members, particularly on the eastern flank, have dramatically increased defense spending, with many now exceeding 2% of their GDP. The Speyside Central Eastern Europe team is analyzing a structural shift in Europe's defense landscape, creating new opportunities in these key high-growth and emerging markets. The irreversible trend of rearmament, led by Poland and the Baltic states, is reshaping procurement, which is now tied to national industrial policy, supply chain resilience, and EU-level financing. This complex environment demands a sophisticated Corporate Affairs and government relations strategy for defense companies to navigate the multi-layered political, financial, and public sentiment landscape.
Public Affairs

Rearming the Continent: NATO’s Eastern Flank and the Future of European Security

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, European NATO members, particularly on the eastern flank, have dramatically increased defense spending, with many now exceeding 2% of their GDP. The Speyside Central Eastern Europe team is analyzing a structural shift in Europe's defense landscape, creating new opportunities in these key high-growth and emerging markets. The irreversible trend of rearmament, led by Poland and the Baltic states, is reshaping procurement, which is now tied to national industrial policy, supply chain resilience, and EU-level financing. This complex environment demands a sophisticated Corporate Affairs and government relations strategy for defense companies to navigate the multi-layered political, financial, and public sentiment landscape.
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Navigating US-India trade tensions requires expert corporate affairs. Speyside Asia Pacific explores the risk of a protracted impasse on supply chains.
Public Affairs

India & The United States: Tariffs, Trade & Geopolitics

Navigating US-India trade tensions requires expert corporate affairs. Speyside Asia Pacific explores the risk of a protracted impasse on supply chains.
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The Trump administration's 15% tariff creates deep political risk in Central and Eastern Europe. Speyside CEE team analyzes the corporate affairs and supply chain impact.
Public Affairs

Implications of Trump’s Tariff Strategy for CEE

The Trump administration's 15% tariff creates deep political risk in Central and Eastern Europe. Speyside CEE team analyzes the corporate affairs and supply chain impact.
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US MFN policy risks drug access in emerging markets. Speyside healthcare team explores the corporate affairs challenges and pricing risks in high-growth, emerging markets.
Public Relations

Global Pricing Ripple Effects of the U.S. MFN Policy

US MFN policy risks drug access in emerging markets. Speyside healthcare team explores the corporate affairs challenges and pricing risks in high-growth, emerging markets.
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EU textile EPR & Digital Passports create complex policy risks in emerging markets. The Speyside CEE team analyzes the corporate affairs challenges and infrastructure gaps for CEE producers.
Public Relations

Textile Circularity in CEE: Between Policy Momentum and Practical Gaps

EU textile EPR & Digital Passports create complex policy risks in emerging markets. The Speyside CEE team analyzes the corporate affairs challenges and infrastructure gaps for CEE producers.
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Mexico’s healthcare decree introduces new procurement risks. The Speyside Mexico team, specialized in healthcare, analyzes the corporate affairs challenge and market access implications.
Public Relations

Mexico’s Pharma Decree: Opportunity or Obstacle for the Industry?

Mexico’s healthcare decree introduces new procurement risks. The Speyside Mexico team, specialized in healthcare, analyzes the corporate affairs challenge and market access implications.
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Trump's 50% Brazil tariff is geopolitical warfare, creating deep political risk. Speyside Latin America explores the corporate affairs challenge and crisis management needs for businesses in this emerging market.
Public Relations

Trump’s 50% Tariff on Brazil and Its Broader Implications

Trump's 50% Brazil tariff is geopolitical warfare, creating deep political risk. Speyside Latin America explores the corporate affairs challenge and crisis management needs for businesses in this emerging market.
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Global AI regulation is fragmented, posing political risks for emerging markets. Speyside Latin America and Speyside Mexico examine the corporate affairs challenge and regulatory lag. Get the analysis.
Latin America

Towards integrated regulation: the path of AI

Global AI regulation is fragmented, posing political risks for emerging markets. Speyside Latin America and Speyside Mexico examine the corporate affairs challenge and regulatory lag. Get the analysis.
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Baltics' energy & AI boom creates new policy risks. Speyside Central Eastern Europe analyzes the corporate affairs challenge and investor landscape in these high-growth markets. Get the analysis.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The Baltic Pivot: Energy, AI, and Strategic Resilience

Baltics' energy & AI boom creates new policy risks. Speyside Central Eastern Europe analyzes the corporate affairs challenge and investor landscape in these high-growth markets. Get the analysis.
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BRI in Latin America offers investment but creates deep political risk. Speyside Latin America analyzes the impact on corporate affairs. Get the insight.
Energy

China’s Belt and Road in Latin America: Opportunity or Overreach?

BRI in Latin America offers investment but creates deep political risk. Speyside Latin America analyzes the impact on corporate affairs. Get the insight.
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Poland is fast-tracking its energy transition to lower coal dependence (57% in 2024) and achieve climate neutrality by 2050. Major investments are flowing into renewables, nuclear power, and green hydrogen, supported by EU funding. Despite advances, regulatory and political hurdles still exist. Speyside Power CEE examines the corporate affairs challenge. Get the insights.
Energy

Poland’s Energy Strategy: From Coal to a Diversified Future

Poland is fast-tracking its energy transition to lower coal dependence (57% in 2024) and achieve climate neutrality by 2050. Major investments are flowing into renewables, nuclear power, and green hydrogen, supported by EU funding. Despite advances, regulatory and political hurdles still exist. Speyside Power CEE examines the corporate affairs challenge. Get the insights.
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Speyside Group, a top consultancy in corporate affairs and public policy for the Global South, has expanded its leadership by appointing Rafael Arantes as Country Manager for Brazil and Rahul Sharma as Country Manager for India. These strategic hires highlight the firm’s commitment to strengthening its capabilities in key growth markets. Arantes brings over 15 years of experience in Brazil’s public and corporate affairs, while Sharma brings nearly two decades of expertise in India’s public policy and advocacy landscape.
Public Relations

Speyside Group Further Strengthens Global South Presence with Key Appointments in Brazil and India

Speyside Group, a top consultancy in corporate affairs and public policy for the Global South, has expanded its leadership by appointing Rafael Arantes as Country Manager for Brazil and Rahul Sharma as Country Manager for India. These strategic hires highlight the firm’s commitment to strengthening its capabilities in key growth markets. Arantes brings over 15 years of experience in Brazil’s public and corporate affairs, while Sharma brings nearly two decades of expertise in India’s public policy and advocacy landscape.
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