We navigate the intricate web of global geopolitics for you.
Velina Tchakarova
Founder
“
Harald Malmgren
Malmgren Institute LLC
“
Jacek Bartosiak
Strategy & Future
“
Analyst & reporting
Steel Strips Wheels Ltd
“
Geopolitical Rise of India
Karoll JSC
“
New School of Multilateralism
Ursula Werther-Pietsch
“
Samir Saran
“
Shaun Riordan
“
Bronwyn Williams
“
Rajiv Malhotra
“
Robert Cutler
Consulting
Speaker
Research
Get exclusive access to content, videos, publications, downloads, and expert insights. Enjoy discounts and 1-on-1 meetings with experts. Elevate your expertise and stay ahead in geopolitics.
“Geopolitics is the art of understanding the world’s power dynamics based on the conundrum of geographical space.”
Our values are:
- Meaningful Connection: At FACE, we believe in the power of genuine relationships. Our commitment to fairness and integrity is at the heart of every interaction – akin to the trust and respect symbolized by a firm handshake.
- Simplicity: In the complex world of geopolitics, we stand for clarity and simplicity. We strive for total transparency in all our processes, ensuring our insights and recommendations are easy to understand and actionable.
- Glocalism: We honor the principle of glocalism, recognizing the importance of local context in a globalized world. We respect the diverse backgrounds of our clients and tailor our services to their unique regional circumstances.
From these media channels





















Come to our workshops!
-
Virtual Event Online Geopolitical Webinar: FEBRUARY 2026 The World After February A Live Strategic Foresight Webinar with Velina Tchakarova2026-03-04 11:00Wednesday, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Conferences
I want to share latest news
Identity, Modernity, Sovereignty, Connectivity: Redefining Globalisation
Can the Global South Unite to Transform the Global Order?
Syrien: Zieht Russland seine Truppen ab? NZZ
Decarbonization as a Strategic Imperative: Navigating the Intersection of Geopolitics
Syria is a ‘geopolitical chessboard’ with many powers involved: Velina Tchakarova
If you have any questions
Find me on X
I remember Harald Malmgren (may he RIP) once told me a story he heard personally from young Putin whom he met in St. Petersburg as part of US Delegation at the beginning of the 90s. According to this story Putin told Harald, when major disputes occurred in Russia, the two sides
Because the China "experts" are out in force let's go over this and make simple for our intellectual superiors.
I regularly get asked "what book should I read to understand China?" and I always say watch mob movies. They look very puzzled and then I explain:
China and the CCP
Just as I warned this morning.
👇
INSURERS TO CANCEL POLICIES AND RAISE PRICES FOR SHIPS IN MIDDLE EAST: FT
When ordinary people are able to grasp geopolitical complexity much quicker than our European politicians these days, it’s quite telling about our elites.
👇
@vtchakarova They need to get Iran cleared in Middle East to fully focus on Pacific. And need Europeans to take care of Ukraine
Yes, it’s all about China and the Indo-Pacific region.
And the new Cold War between America and the DragonBear where Ukraine, Iran, Taiwan are proxy wars between two systemic blocs.
Venezuela, Panama, Iran, next likely Cuba, ceasefire in Ukraine and Gaza - all connected dots!
My latest:
The Iran Question Is All About China
Why Operation Epic Fury Is the Opening Act of the Indo-Pacific Century
The Iran question was never about Iran. Remove the Islamic Republic from the equation and China loses its pawns for a Taiwan contingency. Leave it in place and
Khamenei is dead. Political and security leadership of Iran has been decimated.
To the few subscribers who have canceled their subscriptions in January due to my posts and analyses on the DragonBear (China/Russia) in the Arctic because it couldn’t fit into their outrage about the transatlantic escalation over Greenland, well… big mistake!






