Where journalism meets strategy. Karen Allen International (KAI) blends the rigour of evidence-based research with the clarity of strategic communication. Our advisory services are shaped by decades of experience in international journalism, open-source investigations, and global policy environments. We help clients navigate complexity, respond to evolving risks, and deliver with impact. We provide targeted, high-level advice across: Whether you’re tackling a policy challenge or navigating the information landscape, we help you bridge the gap, translating insight into action. NATO – Communicating Threat in an Era of Speed and Fetishised Technology NATO – Strategic Communications and Covid 19 : Exploring and Exploiting a Global Crisis Our services include: Our core strength lies in research-driven advisory services, combining policy insight with investigative depth. We support organisations to track, interpret and respond to information threats. We guide organisations in developing communications strategies aligned with global risk and policy environments. We take a journalism-inspired approach—fact-based, real-world, and focused on clarity. Our investigations are grounded in open-source intelligence and informed by decades of on-the-ground experience. From scenario planning to narrative analysis, we simplify complexity without sacrificing nuance. We work across sectors, providing agile, customised insight for: Our work has supported clients including NATO, the World Bank, ISS Africa, and various UN agencies. Image source: Matthew Tenbruggencate Whether you’re tackling a disinformation crisis, upskilling your team in OSINT, or need help communicating your latest research to a global audience—we’re ready to help.
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