endorsements

"Olivier delivered a fantastic whirlwind speech that helped set the stage for the coming years of geopolitical tension. All the investors present commented how it helped them reset their thinking."

"I have known Olivier Guitta for over 5 years. He is a well-informed geopolitical security expert and at ECSA we were most happy to have him present his insights at one of our yearly meetings. I feel comfortable in recommending Olivier as an expert in his domain."

"Olivier Guitta's geopolitical briefs provide the professional analyst and the lay reader the necessary tools to identify the dynamic political trends as well as the more static cultural undercurrents that define today's and tomorrow's events. He is, in short, a great resource for western policy-makers."

"Olivier Guitta has an in-depth expertise in global security issues and is a hugely well-informed source. His analysis of Islamic State and its exporting of terrorism to mainland Europe has been invaluable in a number of subsequent articles."

"I have always found him to be accurate in his assessments and perceptive in his predictions and analysis of the relationship between Islamist terrorism and broader political and ideological trends. I have no hesitation in recommending his work."

"I am an avid reader of Olivier's analyses of the Middle East and terrorism developments around the world, and I always find his work to be highly informative and insightful. His weekly columns are a must-read for those interested in a synthesis of daily events with a long-view perspective."

"Olivier is an astute and perceptive analyst of global geopolitical trends, who sees and relates the granular with the big picture to have an informed forward-looking view."

"I have found his knowledge of these regions second to none, and the work product he shared extremely well researched and of the highest professional quality. Olivier is an energetic analyst with a wealth of knowledge and local contacts."

"Olivier delivers concise, thought-provoking insights across a spectrum of global security risk issues. Each time Olivier pens a new article, it's the top of my reading list."

"Olivier is an informed knowledgeable professional who understands the complexities of evolving security environments and the triggers and cultural nuances that impact change."

"In the time I have known Olivier Guitta I have found him to be a person of high intelligence, reliable, and willing to work hard to complete commitments. Whenever Olivier promises he will get something done, he delivers and it is always thoughtful and of high quality."

"A professional colleague and personal friend with impeccable integrity and unique access and insights. Strong recommendation and confident he will provide immediate success for whomever is lucky enough to retain him."

"Olivier is a proven resource for intelligence and policy analysis for those involved in decision making. His writings help influence corporate and government leaders to make solutions to many of the key areas of conflict around the world."

"Olivier Guitta's capacity for analysis and connecting complicated co-existing strategies is extremely useful to make sense of a situation, as well as to assess, and prepare for, future risk situations. I would find it difficult to take far-ranging decisions without consulting him."

"Olivier brings a wealth of insights to the study of terrorism and counterterrorism. His unique ability to navigate multiple cultural contexts in Europe and elsewhere makes him an invaluable resource in understanding the nuances and underlying sources of today's homegrown terrorist threat."

"Olivier is a leading analyst of political violence. I have benefitted greatly from his analytical insight and productivity."

"I've found Olivier's knowledge and understanding of issues in the Middle East comparable and indeed, very often superior to the resources available to the intelligence community."

"Oliver Guitta is extraordinarily well-informed on the Middle East, and is a highly motivated and entrepreneurial professional. Oliver is also a fine writer and prolific author. I would highly recommend him."

"Olivier is a brilliant political analyst with a deep and profound understanding of the Middle East and the Islamic world. His briefs on the region provide the professional analyst and the lay reader the necessary tools to identify the dynamic political trends as well as the more static cultural undercurrents that define today's and tomorrow's events."

"Olivier has an in-depth expertise in global security issues and consistently contributes as a thought leader in this important arena."

"Olivier is a keen observer and skilled analyst of terrorism, especially as it involves Islamist groups. I post his insights and analysis as resources on a site read exclusively by the most senior private and public sector security executives across the globe."