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Custom threat reports and geopolitical risk reports
Decision briefs on the countries, routes, suppliers and sites you care about, written by a senior analyst. Monthly, quarterly or one time, with the bottom line on page one.
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Custom threat and geopolitical risk reportsFor mid-market companies in Canada and the United States
Scoped on a call, fixed quote before work starts
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What Zed Three offers
Zed Three writes custom threat and geopolitical risk reports built around one business decision. A senior analyst assesses the countries, routes, suppliers or sites in scope and delivers a decision brief with the bottom line first, key judgements with likelihood and confidence, scenarios and clear recommendations, as a one time report or a monthly or quarterly series.
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What you get
- Bottom line up frontWhat changed, what it means and what to do, on page one.
- Decision pointsEach with a recommendation and a trigger to revisit it.
- Key judgements and scenariosOne sentence judgements with likelihood and confidence, plus scenarios with signposts to watch.
- A readout callTime with the analyst who wrote the report to test the judgements against your plans.
Cadence. One time reports for a single decision, a monthly series for fast moving exposure, or a quarterly assessment timed to your board or planning calendar.
See the report format and the sample decision brief on our Reports page →
Who it is for
- Shipping and charteringRoutes, ports, chokepoints and war risk exposure for voyages and fleets.
- Energy and commoditiesProducer country risk, export routes, sanctions shifts and supply shocks.
- Manufacturing and importersSupplier countries, critical inputs and the routes that feed your plants.
- Insurers and investorsCountry, political and conflict risk behind underwriting and allocation decisions.
- Supply chain and procurement leadersEarly warning on the countries and corridors your suppliers depend on.
- Security and risk leadersDuty of care, site security and travel decisions for people abroad.
When a custom report is the right tool
A custom report fits when a specific decision depends on risk abroad: entering a market, keeping a site open, sending people to a location, choosing a supplier country or routing cargo through a contested corridor.
Generic country ratings tell you how a country compares with others. A custom report tells you what the risk means for your project, on your timeline.
One time, monthly or quarterly
One time reports suit a single decision with a deadline. Monthly reports suit fast moving exposure, with a short alert between issues if something material changes. Quarterly assessments suit planning cycles and board reporting.
Many clients start with a one time report and move to a standing series once the watchlist is clear.
How this page relates to our reports page
This page explains the service for teams comparing providers. For the full report format, the sample decision brief and the step by step process, see the Reports page.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a geopolitical risk report?
A geopolitical risk report assesses how political, conflict, sanctions and security developments abroad could affect a business decision. Zed Three reports are written around one decision, with the bottom line first, likelihood ranges and recommended actions.
What is the difference between a threat assessment and a geopolitical risk report?
A threat assessment usually focuses on specific threats to people, sites or assets, such as unrest, crime or attack. A geopolitical risk report takes a wider view of political and economic change. Zed Three can combine both in one decision brief.
Can I see a sample before I commit?
Yes. You can download a sample decision brief now, or ask for a free custom sample report built around your own routes, suppliers or sites.
How long does a one time report take?
A rapid read typically takes about five days and a full custom assessment two to four weeks, depending on scope. The timeline is agreed before work starts.
How is a report quoted?
Every report is scoped to your needs. You get a fixed quote in a written proposal before any work starts. Book a call to discuss scope.
Which companies does Zed Three not work for?
Zed Three does not work for sanctioned parties, Chinese companies, the Chinese government or entities they control, and screens every client before taking the work.
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