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Who Are We

Challenger Research is a strategic intelligence firm specialising in investigations, advisory services and thematic research across geopolitics, regulation and policy, supply chains, human rights and more.

We help corporations, governments, investors and civil society organisations understand and navigate risk in complex political and commercial environments.

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Strategic Advisory

We help clients make better decisions in complex environments. Whether navigating an evolving regulatory landscape, tracking legislative and policy changes or assessing geopolitical exposure.

Investigations

Our investigations span supply chains, conflict-zones, conflict minerals, human rights, labour conditions, environmental harms and more. They are underpinned by our rigorous, proprietary open-source methodology.

Stakeholder Engagement

Expert-convened discussions in London and Brussels bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers.

Thematic Intelligence

Thematic research is produced at client request, drawing on our extensive network that spans defence and security, critical minerals, space and more.

Our services span four interconnected capabilities:

What We Do

Our Methods

Our in-house OSINT methodology, developed from frontline conflict intelligence work, gives clients verified, ground-truth intelligence. From satellite imagery analysis and supply chain mapping to procurement due diligence and ESG verification, we deploy the tools and expertise to see what others miss.

Proprietary OSINT

Regulatory complexity and rapid policy change are now strategic risks in their own right. Our senior team, with experience advising corporations across European and transatlantic frameworks, helps governments, investors, and institutions anticipate regulatory shifts, navigate emerging policy landscapes, and engage effectively with the legal and political forces reshaping their operating environment before they become a problem.

Expert Policy & Regulatory Navigation

Data alone does not tell the full story. Understanding how states think, what drives their decisions, and how they will respond to emerging events is what transforms intelligence into genuine strategic advantage. Our geostrategic analysts connect the dots between political intent, economic pressure, and on-the-ground reality. We provide clients the full picture when it matters most.