Global Growth & National Security

Strategy for complex markets.

Shanley Global Strategy helps organizations navigate emerging markets and the U.S. national security landscape—combining trusted relationships, local insight, and practical growth strategy.

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Trusted connections across 50 emerging markets·Government, industry, and civil society expertise·Senior-level strategic support

What we do

Local insight. Trusted relationships. Strategies built to move.

Growth in complex markets depends on more than research alone. It requires an understanding of the people, institutions, and local dynamics that shape real decisions.

Shanley Global Strategy gives clients access to experienced advisors, trusted in-country relationships, and practical support for navigating international and U.S. government markets.

Our expertise

Emerging Markets

We help organizations understand, enter, and grow in complex international markets.

Access to trusted relationships across government, the private sector, and civil society in 50 emerging markets worldwide
A strong network of experienced in-country consultants and advisors
Market intelligence grounded in local context and human relationships
Support for international market entry and expansion
Local partner and stakeholder identification
Energy and infrastructure project-finance support

From early market assessment to trusted local introductions, we help clients move forward with greater confidence.

National Security

We advise organizations pursuing growth across U.S. defense, foreign policy, and national security markets.

Business development and market-growth strategy
Opportunity identification and qualification
Capture research and positioning
Teaming and partnership strategy
Stakeholder mapping and engagement
Insight into government priorities and innovation adoption

We help clients understand the market, build the right relationships, and focus their resources on the opportunities most likely to move forward.

How we work

Trusted networks

We connect clients with credible people and organizations—not simply names in a database.

Context that matters

Our guidance reflects the political, commercial, and institutional realities shaping each market.

Practical execution

We translate insight into clear decisions, stronger positioning, and concrete next steps.

Founder & CEO

Mike Shanley

Mike Shanley is a globally recognized thought leader in national security and emerging-market strategy. As founder and CEO of Shanley Global Strategy, he advises clients on the design and execution of growth strategies across 50 emerging markets and within the U.S. national security ecosystem.

Previously, Mike worked in business development for a national security government contractor, supporting opportunity identification, capture research, and proposal development. Earlier in his career, he served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine.

Mike is a frequent speaker at U.S. government and industry events, sharing insights on federal market trends, teaming strategies, and the adoption of emerging technologies. He also hosts a podcast featuring prominent global leaders, including Nobel Peace Prize Recipients, retired Generals, and a TIME Person of the Year.

He holds a Master of Arts in International Studies from the University of Denver — Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs. He also serves as Director of Security at the Highland Institute in Boulder.

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Whether you are evaluating a new market, pursuing opportunities in the national security sector, or looking for trusted partners on the ground, Shanley Global Strategy can help you determine the right path forward.

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