Championing the US-DRC Strategic Partnership, everywhere.
A Paris-based firm guiding partnership success across mining, energy, infrastructure, agriculture, governance and defense.
Bridging public and private interests across the transatlantic–African corridor.
Ascendance Strategies is a Paris-based firm focused on high-level political analysis, strategic advisory and institutional engagement across Africa and transatlantic markets. We support governments, corporations and investors navigating complex political, regulatory and economic environments through intelligence-driven strategy and trusted relationships.
"The United States should transition from an aid-focused relationship with Africa to a trade- and investment-focused relationship, favoring partnerships with capable, reliable states committed to opening their markets to US goods and services." U.S. National Security Strategy
Our principals appear regularly at policy conferences and industry panels on US-Africa trade, critical minerals and the partnership. For speaking requests, contact the desk.
Three practices tailored to SPA decision-makers.
Direct counsel for principals operating within or alongside the Strategic Partnership Agreement framework.
Political Advisory & Institutional Engagement
Navigating executive, legislative and regulatory bodies across Washington, Paris and Kinshasa.
- Stakeholder mapping & policy intelligence
- Bilateral agreement alignment
- High-level protocol & diplomatic strategy
Strategic Partnership Intelligence
Deep-dive monitoring of treaty implementation, asset reserve allocation, and transit corridor projects.
- Strategic Asset Reserve (SAR) monitoring
- Concession & operator due diligence
- Transatlantic trade barrier analysis
Governance Reform Tracking
Evaluating legislative progress, transparency benchmarks, and anti-corruption mandates under the SPA.
- Compliance & reform verification
- Independent sovereign rating metrics
- Regulatory risk scenario planning
Initiate an Advisory Engagement
Request an initial consultation with our principals in Paris, Washington, or Kinshasa.