Borderlines Advisory is a boutique firm specializing in high-quality qualitative research on Iraq, focused on the intersection of domestic politics, business, and geopolitics.

We help clients navigate complex and often opaque environments shaped by informal power structures. Our work enables companies and institutions to assess risk, identify opportunities, and make informed decisions with confidence.

Our analysis centers on Iraq’s political actors, parties, and coercive networks, and how they shape key sectors including oil and gas, energy, governance, and security. This allows us to provide grounded decision-relevant insight into how influence operates in practice across the country.

Rooted in local knowledge, our network spans Iraq from Basra in the south to the Kurdistan Region in the north, combining on-the-ground perspectives with rigorous analytical methods.

We deliver tailored products designed to support both immediate decision-making and long-term planning. Whether you are exploring a specific research need or seeking ongoing advisory support, we welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can assist.