For over three decades, we have enabled organisations to operate confidently in the world’s most complex and challenging environments.
Our operational security solutions are designed to reduce risk, protect reputation, and support critical decision-making both in the boardroom and on the ground.
We provide tailored intelligence and analytical services to help clients navigate geopolitical, security, political, economic and safety risks.
Comprising regional specialists from around the world, we draw on open and privileged sources and deep subject-matter expertise to deliver actionable analysis to support confident, informed decisions.
As the original pioneers of Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT), we’ve spent over 30 years evolving our curriculum, delivery, and methodology to meet the changing demands of global operations.
Today, we deliver a comprehensive portfolio of dynamic, industry-specific training solutions across multiple sectors worldwide.
Our operational security solutions are designed to reduce risk, protect reputation, and support critical decision-making both in the boardroom and on the ground.
Flexible. Agile. Impactful.
Since 2002, our analytical team has provided clear and current consulting services on a range of political, economic and market risks, security concerns and dynamic global issues. Our insights enable clients across multiple sectors to operate sustainably in strategic markets and make risk-adjusted decisions.
Select your sectors. Set your priorities. Get tailored intelligence.
Forward-looking intelligence on emerging risks and developments around the globe
Delivers sharp, contextual analysis of political, security, and geopolitical developments
Our expert-led analysis distilled into real-world, high-value insight
Building Capability Where It Matters Most.
What sets our training apart is experience and credibility. Our instructors are seasoned security professionals with extensive field backgrounds across high-risk and complex environments.
Many bring recent operational experience, and all hold formal teaching status ensuring that training is grounded in real-world context, delivered to a high professional standard, and continually adapted to meet evolving threats and client needs.
Our flagship training centre in Hereford offers a secure and immersive setting designed to maximise learning outcomes and provides over 50 hectares of space to deliver realistic, scenario-based training in a controlled environment.
Global Intake complements the analysis of AKE’s Insights team with visual representation of risk. The platform contains 198 detailed country profiles updated in real time, as well as a unique security and political risk rating scale and an archive of historical analysis going back more than a decade.
Emailed intelligence includes real time Risk Alerts, Risk Advisories, Daily Risk Updates and more in-depth, twice-weekly Analytical Briefings assessing the most important developments of the week.
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For just £98 a year, unlock weekly briefings, in-depth thematic reports, and exclusive quarterly town halls with our analysts.
Designed for professionals who need clarity in a complex world, the AKE Community puts actionable insight in your hands to anticipate risks and stay ahead.
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For over three decades, we have enabled organisations to operate confidently in the world’s most complex and challenging environments.
Our operational security solutions are designed to reduce risk, protect reputation, and support critical decision-making both in the boardroom and on the ground.
We provide tailored intelligence and analytical services to help clients navigate geopolitical, security, political, economic and safety risks.
Comprising regional specialists from around the world, we draw on open and privileged sources and deep subject-matter expertise to deliver actionable analysis to support confident, informed decisions.
As the original pioneers of Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT), we’ve spent over 30 years evolving our curriculum, delivery, and methodology to meet the changing demands of global operations.
Today, we deliver a comprehensive portfolio of dynamic, industry-specific training solutions across multiple sectors worldwide.
Join a community of professionals who rely on AKE to stay informed, prepared, and one step ahead.