The Political Risk Brief Baron
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Baron guides clients through the most challenging political terrain. The firm has advised members of the Fortune 10, several of America’s largest privately-held businesses, and the U.S. Department of Defense. Located in Washington, D.C., Baron’s team of strategists and analysts draws on vast experience at the nexus of politics and business.
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Falling Apart
Leaders in government and business should recognize America’s social capital collapse as the most serious threat to the nation’s political stability and economic strength. In this episode, Baron analyzes the policy implications of a nation “falling apart” and explores potential solutions.
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Seeing through the Great Wall
Even as the U.S.-China economic relationship remains pivotal, Beijing increasingly denies outsiders visibility into the nation’s intentions and governance. Previous approaches to understanding and shaping Beijing’s views – whether utilizing either high-prestige “fixers,” or on-the-ground data sources – have proven unreliable. In episode 20 of the Political Risk Brief, the Baron team presents the firm’s recently released Influencer Analytics research on the people, businesses, and institutions that matter to Beijing.
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The Invisible Hand
Philanthropic foundations today act as major competitors in policymaking, often dwarfing the efforts of even the largest private enterprises. Although commonly unrecognized or underestimated, massive not-for-profit organizations increasingly shape the elite policy consensus. In this episode, the Baron team discusses this “invisible hand” guiding political competition and recommends approaches for business leaders.
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Health Care Wars
The health care sector has entered a period of intensified political conflict. Building for decades and accelerated by powerful external forces, this clash of some of the nation’s largest companies promises to affect millions of Americans and reveals important lessons regarding corporate competition waged through the arena of government. The Baron team reviews the history of health care politics and the emerging trends shaping America’s largest economic sector.
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Zientsgeist
Often in American political life, an individual or small group embodies an era. In this episode, Baron explores Washington’s current man of the moment: Jeffrey Zients. His rise to the pinnacle of national political power reveals fundamental insights into America’s contemporary political elite.
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Guide for the Perplexed: Key Trends in Government Relations
The ever-changing competition to shape policy in Washington, D.C. challenges even the most experienced practitioners. In this episode, the Baron team distills the critical government relations trends that define the current government relations and issue advocacy landscape.
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