A’ndre Gonawela is an Associate with The Asia Group’s Research and Analytics Team. In addition to contributing to TAG’s newswire, The Daily Asia, A’ndre authors Instant Insight commentaries, long-form reports, and other cutting-edge analytical products on political risk that contribute to thought leadership and help clients understand and navigate emerging economic and diplomatic trends across […]
Casimira “Cassie” Rodriguez is an Associate at The Asia Group, where she provides strategic analysis of geopolitical trends and U.S. foreign policy to support defense clients in strengthening their strategic foothold in the Indo-Pacific region. Prior to joining The Asia Group, Cassie worked as an Assistant Foreign Policy Advisor at United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM)
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Chitrali Parashar is an Analyst with The Asia Group’s Japan practice, providing specialized analysis of Japan’s political and tech landscape to guide clients on market and regulatory trends. Before joining The Asia Group, Chitrali interned with the East Asia and Pacific practice at the Albright Stonebridge Group. In the summer of 2023, she broke new
Andrew Crain is Associate Vice President for Australia at The Asia Group. Through nearly a decade of work across foreign relations, national security policy, and Congressional affairs; Andrew provides a broad analytical perspective that assists clients in identifying and navigating complex, interconnected challenges. Prior to joining TAG, Andrew served as the Senior Congressional Liaison Officer
Ananay Agarwal is an Associate with The Asia Group’s South Asia practice, with a focus on sectors such as Digital Services, Consumer Goods & Retail, and Technology, Media & Telecommunications. Ananay brings to bear a keen understanding of policymaking and a passion for developing corporate strategies for market entry and risk management. Ananay began his career with a role in risk
Nirut Kunnawat is a Country Director for The Asia Group in Thailand. He has extensive experience working in both in the senior ranks of government and in the private sector. Nirut most notably served as Deputy Secretary-General to Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra in a role in which he was responsible for advising on critical topics
Nick Ackert is a Senior Associate and Deputy Director of Research at The Asia Group. As the lead author of TAG’s daily newswire, The Daily Asia, as well as the firm’s rapid-response Instant Insight memos and other analytic products, Nick investigates emerging business and diplomatic trends to inform clients about risks and opportunities throughout the
Melanie is an Associate in The Asia Group’s Southeast Asia practice, where she covers a broad range of political and economic topics to assist clients with strategic interests and equities in maritime Southeast Asia. Melanie brings over five years of experience serving in foreign policy and intelligence roles in the Australian government. She has provided advice on
Sam Ide is a Vice President in the Asia Group’s China practice, where he advises clients on navigating policy developments and regulatory changes in China and regional geopolitical risk. An experienced practitioner across multiple issue areas, Sam has expertise in the healthcare, retail and consumer goods, and technology industries, as well as in applied political
Choong Hong is an Associate at The Asia Group focusing on the Korean Peninsula and Northeast Asia. He helps clients monitor the rapidly changing policy landscape by conducting research and detailed analysis on political, industrial, and defense issues, with a focus on critical and emerging technologies, telecommunications, multilateral engagements, bilateral relations, and more. Prior to
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