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From Canberra to Washington: Stratagem teams up with Basilinna for global impact

Australian-based public affairs, advocacy and corporate communications firm, Stratagem Corporate Advisory, has announced a global alliance with international advisory group, Basilinna. Strategem said the partnership will offer clients the capability to influence policy, shape regulatory environments and address government complexity across key global markets.

Basilinna has senior practitioners and institutional networks in Washington, Beijing, London, Mexico City, Riyadh and beyond, and brings experience in strategic advocacy and public policy engagement across geopolitically sensitive and economically significant regions.A

Deborah Lehr, CEO of Basilinna, said: "In a world defined by rapid geopolitical shifts, trusted partnerships are essential. Our alliance with Stratagem strengthens our ability to guide clients through complexity and help them seize opportunities that foster growth, resilience, and impact."

Susan Redden Makatoa, Co-founder of Stratagem, said: "This partnership is about impact. It means our clients can now access integrated public affairs, government relations and advocacy strategies that stretch from Canberra to Washington and beyond."
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