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RKCC Intro Offer

Geopolitical Risk Snapshot

Why care about geopolitics?
 

Geopolitical risk is no longer abstract.

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For many SMEs, global political and strategic shifts increasingly shape contracts, partnerships, supply chains, workforce considerations, and reputation. Yet most small and medium enterprises don’t need a full-scale risk program. They need clarity on what actually matters to their business.

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The Geopolitical Risk Snapshot is a practical, low-cost introductory service designed to help organisations understand the global geopolitical environment and their exposure, without unnecessary complexity or ongoing commitment.

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What this service provides

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A short, structured engagement that delivers a tailored overview of the geopolitical risks most relevant to your organisation.

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1. Discovery session (45–60 minutes)

  • A confidential discussion to understand:

    • Your business model, markets, and customers

    • Geographic exposure (current and future)

    • Supply chain, partnerships, and dependencies

    • Technology, data, and people considerations

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2. Tailored Geopolitical Risk and Trends Snapshot report (delivered within 1-4 weeks depending on complexity)

  • Using a structured geopolitical risk framework, your snapshot will:

    • Focus on geopolitical trends and risks relevant to defence industry in WA and your organisation

    • Distinguish strategic risk from background noise

    • Make it clear where exposure is structural, emerging, or low impact

    • Reflect the defence and national security operating environment

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3. Executive briefing (30-60 minutes)

  • A follow-up briefing to:

    • Walk through your tailored snapshot

    • Explain why certain risks matter more than others

    • Provide clear, plain-English insight to support leadership awareness

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What this service is, and is not

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This is:

  • A point-in-time view

  • A tailored strategic overview

  • Designed for SME leadership teams

 

This is not:

  • Legal, regulatory, or export controls advice

  • Contract-specific or compliance advice

  • Ongoing monitoring or a mitigation plan

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Pricing

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Introductory member rate: starting at $550 + GST

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(Available to ten new clients only, price may vary based on complexity of company needs).

Standard rate: $1,600 + GST (starting price)

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Who this is suited for

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  • Defence industry and defence-adjacent SMEs

  • Businesses entering new markets or supply chains

  • Organisations seeking to improve board or leadership awareness of the geopolitical environment

  • Firms wanting a practical starting point without over-engineering risk

  • This offer is not available for large organisations or government bodies.

  • Organisations must be registered in Australia.

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About Sirius Geopolitics

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Sirius Geopolitics is a boutique, Western Australia-based strategic advisory and research firm specialising in geopolitics, defence and national security. The firm works with industry, government, academia, and think tanks to translate complex global dynamics into clear, decision-relevant insight.

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Sirius Geopolitics was launched in November 2025 by Alana Ford. Alana is a former Australian diplomat, public servant, think tanker, and is a global expert on defence, national security, intelligence, technology policy, and democratic resilience. Alana was born and raised in Rockingham and has a deep understanding of the unique strategic value of Western Australian business. 

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Next steps

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To enquire or book a Geopolitical Risk Snapshot, please email an expression of interest to Alana Ford, Founder & Executive Director, here.

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