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Challenging Consensus.
Delivering Strategic Clarity.
Grounded in Research.
Built for Decision-Makers.
Challenger Research is a geopolitical research firm focused on innovative technologies, supply chains and geopolitical risk.
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We provide expert-led analysis, aimed at policymakers, investors, and industry professionals, helping them to navigate topics at the intersection of geopolitics, innovation, and national security.
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We are not a traditional think tank or an inflated advisory firm. Our model is defined by lean efficiency and measurable impact - delivering high-quality research with greater speed and cost-effectiveness than other firms.
We build custom teams of subject-matter experts & sector professionals for each engagement - whether that means a critical minerals analyst, a policy advsior or a company director. This flexibility lets us deliver precise, relevant insight without the overhead or generalism of larger firms.
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Meet the Team
Our team brings together professionals from academia to asset management from the UK, Indonesia & Mexico. This blend of intellectual rigour and market insight allows Challenger Research to deliver strategic analysis with a uniquely global and well-rounded perspective.
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Team Members:
Dr. J Reeves, Director, Head of Research: PhD in Political Science, previously an associate with the York Policy Engine. Co-author of a UN Report.
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E Shannon, Director, Head of Business Operations: ACSI, BA in Political Science. Seven years professional investment experience.
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Dr. A Bouzas Monroy, Research Analyst: PhD in Environmental Science, 9 publications totalling 1394 citations to date (June 19, 2025). Appeared in news outlets such as Forbes & BBC News.
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Dr. Carol Buxton, Consultant: PhD in Japanese Space Policy.
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G Mennell, Research Analyst: PhD Student, Msc in Environmental Science & Management.​​
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Christopher Sewell, Research Assistant.