“Geopolitics is the art of understanding the world’s power dynamics based on the conundrum of geographical space.”
With over 25 years of professional and academic expertise in security and defense, Velina Tchakarova has established herself as a preeminent expert in geopolitics. Serving as a geopolitical strategist at her consultancy company FACE For A Conscious Experience, Velina capitalizes on her extensive network and hands-on experience to devise customized solutions that enable clients to navigate the intricate landscape of geopolitics adeptly. She offers invaluable insights, preparing clients to anticipate and strategically respond to potential risks and emerging trends in various geopolitical contexts, thereby fortifying their position within their respective industries. Her proficiency in scenario planning empowers businesses to confront future challenges with enhanced confidence and clarity. In 2024, Velina Tchakarova earned a certification in Mastering Foresight: Scenario-Based Planning from the George Washington University’s Center for Excellence in Public Leadership (GW-CEPL). Commencing this year, she will also conduct retreat workshops focused on strategic foresight and geopolitics for clients across public and private sectors.
Presently, Velina enriches the Scientific Advisory Board of the European Alpbach Forum and the Advisory Board of Eastern Circles with her insights. Additionally, her role as a visiting fellow at the Observer Research Foundation underscores her ongoing commitment to geopolitical analysis. Velina’s extensive involvement extends participating in the Security and Strategy Board of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Defense’s Science Commission and the Vienna Economic Forum, and serving on the peer board of Defence Horizon Journal. Her previous jobs as the Director of the Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy (AIES) in Vienna and lecturer at the Real-World Risk Institute are marked by profound contributions to understanding the geopolitical domain and its implications for various sectors.
Velina Tchakarova is a dynamic presence in conferences, webinars, and expert gatherings, offering cutting-edge analysis and perspectives on global geopolitical shifts. Her multifaceted expertise is sought after in both public and private sectors for research, consulting, lecturing, and publishing on vital geopolitical themes, trends, risks, and scenarios.
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Velina Tcakarova
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What is FACE?
FACE stands For A Conscious Experience
At the core of our mission is to create the foremost global network and offer an enlightened experience that is available to everyone, no matter where or when. Our approach involves connecting individuals in order to foster a conscious community and share valuable insights.
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At FACE, we prioritize building genuine and respectful relationships with our clients, striving to understand their unique needs and goals to form meaningful and long-lasting partnerships based on trust and integrity.
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At FACE, we aim to simplify the complex world of geopolitics by providing clear and actionable insights and recommendations with complete transparency in our processes to empower our clients’ strategic decision-making.
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Here are some reviews
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I fullheartedly recommend Velina as the prime European source of geopolitical expertise in this new era of great power competition that play out in so many and so diverse domains across Eurasia and the wider world. Velina’s observations have often alerted me and kept me aware of what comes next. I never ignored her words
Jacek Bartosiak
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Velina has emerged as the world’s foremost analyst of rapidly changing relationships among nations. Well before Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin publicly announced their partnership, Velina had already deemed it as the Dragonbear rival to US-led order. But just as the Dragonbear is now facing unanticipated economic limitations, she has been turning our attention to the newly crowned world’s most populated nation with the world’s highest economic growth rate, India, and to rapidly changing coalitions among other groups of nations which look to be forming alternative economic growth and security clusters.
Malmgren Institute LLC
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“We are pleased to endorse & highly recommend Velina’s abilities in deciphering real world politics. She probably is the smartest and most hard-working analyst currently reporting on Russia, China and EU. Her quest to learn more and more and report is awe inspiring.”
Steel Strips Wheels Ltd
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Thank you very much for your contribution to our "New School of Multilateralism"! You spoke to the point and triggered a stimulating discussion – keep it up! As a thought leader at the New School of Multilateralism, Velina Tchakarova, an expert in security and defense policy, articulated provocative theses on the challenges of the Western-dominated multilateralism.
New School of Multilateralism
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“Velina last organized a course on the “Geopolitical Rise of India” for investors who found it tremendously useful. Velina’s expertise and communication approach are unmatched. She would be an asset to any organization. Highly recommend!” – Department Head at Karoll JSC, one of the biggest investment intermediaries in Bulgaria.
Karoll JSC
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"I have had the privilege of working with an exceptional expert in the field of geostrategy, Velina Tchakarova, with whom I have had the pleasure of working for a decade. Her ability to analyze and understand complex global dynamics is unparalleled. What really sets her apart is her deep systemic perspective, which allows her to seamlessly grasp and interpret the linkages between various geopolitical, economic and social factors."
Arthur Edem
General Manager IPEF
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“I have had the pleasure of knowing Velina for over a decade. Her geopolitical analysis has proven to be an invaluable asset to our structural analysis when approaching commodities markets. Her geopolitical insights have continuously superseded the mainstream.”
Tracy Shuchart
Founder, CEO and Chief Market Strategist
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“I knew Velina Tchakarova through her writings and activities when she was the Director of the Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy (AIES) before I started working with her at Attaqa, the premier media outlet In Arabic that focuses on energy policy, politics, technology, and markets. She is a world-class political analyst, especially when it comes to resource-rich countries in general and Russia and the Caspian countries in particular. Her weekly columns at Attaqa are widely read and appreciated. They provide detailed unbiased analysis and a fresh look at the various issues from all facets. Her predictions are spot on, especially when she goes against the grain.”
Dr. Anas Alhajji
Keynote Speaker, Energy Market Specialist, Author
