Dr. Fatima Al Wari is a Senior Advisor at The Asia Group, where she provides strategic counsel on engagement with the United Arab Emirates government and broader stakeholder landscape. Drawing on her experience across government policymaking, strategic communications, education, and workforce development, she advises clients on navigating the UAE’s institutional environment, building effective partnerships, and
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Professor Gordon Flake is a senior advisor at The Asia Group. Professor Flake also serves as the founding Chief Executive Officer of the Perth USAsia Centre at The University of Western Australia. Professor Flake is one of the world’s leading authorities on strategic developments in the Indo-Pacific. Having spent twenty-five years in the US foreign
Ambassador (ret.) Edgard D. Kagan is a senior advisor at The Asia Group and currently serves as Freeman Chair in China Studies at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). A former career member of the U.S. Foreign Service, he brings more than three decades of diplomatic experience focused on the Indo-Pacific. Most recently,
Ankhi Das has over 25 years of senior leadership and operating experience in the technology sector. She is a senior advisor at The Asia Group and co-founder of early stage venture fund VG Capital. Ankhi works closely with The Asia Group and provides expert advice on all aspects of the global digital economy and growth
The Honorable Susanna V. Blume is a senior advisor to The Asia Group and a distinguished senior fellow in the defense program at the Center for a New American Security. Blume most recently served as the Department of Defense’s Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE). In this role she supported the Secretary of
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Akihiro Tsuchiya is a senior advisor at The Asia Group, based in Japan. A former senior official at Japan’s Ministry of Finance (MOF), he brings over three decades of leadership experience in international finance, economic security, and macroeconomic policy. Before joining The Asia Group in January 2026, he served as Director-General of MOF’s International Bureau
Byambajargal ‘Bimja’ Ayushjav is a Senior Advisor at The Asia Group. Bimja is a prominent Mongolian leader, entrepreneur, and scholar with a background in environmental science, public policy, and digital transformation. She is the founder of the Faro Group, which encompasses Faro Consulting, Faro Technology, and Faro Education. These ventures promote innovation in Mongolia’s digital
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Sean Wilson is a Senior Advisor at The Asia Group. Sean Wilson is the Founder and CEO of the Mirai Group (TMG), which provides strategic advice and support to clients interested in international partnerships in the aerospace and emerging technologies sectors. Prior to founding TMG, Sean had an extensive career in the U.S. government, including
Andrew (Andy) Shaw is a Senior Advisor based in Bangkok, Thailand where he leverages his nearly three decades of diplomatic experience focused on Southeast Asia and Greater China to advance economic and commercial interests. Prior to joining The Asia Group, Andy served as a senior Foreign Service Officer based in Asia and Washington. He most
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Sophia Gaston is a Senior Advisor at The Asia Group. She is a British foreign policy researcher and geopolitical analyst specializing in Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific security, democratic resilience, and strategic competition. She is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Statecraft and National Security at King’s College London and holds senior affiliations with the