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Our Team

Our team of advisors is made up of former government officials, intelligence professionals, policy advisors, risk analysts, and global strategy specialists. They've advised governments, guided multinational corporations, and shaped outcomes in some of the most complex environments across the globe. 

Benjamin Wasserstrom expert on Middle East and east Asia. U.S. foreign policy. founder & ceo.

Founder & CEO

Benjamin Wasserstrom

Carlos Baena Soares expert on latin America

Co-Founder & COO

Carlos Baena Soares

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Senior Global Risk Advisor

Philip Wasielewski

Dr. Brian W. Cole retired Marine Col. aviator and expert on international security

Senior Global Risk Advisor

Dr. Brian W. Cole

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Senior Global Risk Advisor

Mark Caudill

Dr. Richard Marcus Eastern Africa expert world bank consultant

Senior Global Risk Advisor

Dr. Richard Marcus

Dr. Nicole Drumhiller political psychologist and intelligence expert

Senior Global Risk Advisor

Dr. Nicole Drumhiller

Dr. Margaret Hanson Central Asia expert and political economy

Senior Global Risk Advisor

Dr. Margaret Hanson

Dr. Keith Sonia councilor at large expert on the balkans

Senior Global Risk Advisor

Dr. Keith Sonia

 Dr. Eddine Bouyahi africa expert

Senior Global Risk Advisor

Dr. Eddine Bouyahi

Dr. Yazan Kamalulddin Middle East gulf expert

Senior Global Risk Advisor

Dr. Yazan Kamalulddin

Naira Philips Armenia and caucuses expert

Senior Global Risk Advisor

Naira H. Philips

Yorgos Raskovic eu regulatory expert and energy markets expert

Senior Global Risk Advisor

Yorgo Raskovic

Thomas Artaiz

Senior Global Risk Advisor

Thomas Artaiz

Matt Spengler

Senior Global Risk Advisor

Matt Spengler

Kseniya Tarasenko expert on Eastern Europe, political economy, and Ukraine

Senior Global Risk Advisor

Kseniya Tarasenko

Patrick Lucey former DIA analyst CBRN

Senior Global Risk Advisor

Patrick Lucey

Wais Saleh Dizayee Middle East expert

Senior Global Risk Advisor

Wais Saleh Dizayee

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Senior Global Risk Advisor

Robert Black

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Senior Global Risk Advisor

Jules Mallard

Our Network & Sources

Our experts have spent years cultivating a wide-ranging network of experts across the world in positions such as Ambassador, Foreign Minister, Member of Parliament, CEO’s and Managing Directors, in industries as varied as Robotics, Banking, Finance, International Security, Global Trade, Manufacturing, Textiles, Film and Entertainment, Law, etc. Our team frequently utilizes our extended network in order to gain exclusive insights and analysis in critical areas which may impact your business. 

Interested in joining our team?

MonarchGSA is growing rapidly! If you're an experienced international affairs professional or believe that your unique experience could be valuable on our team, please apply by sending your CV and a cover letter to the email below.

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monarchglobalstrategicadvisory@gmail.com

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