Welcome to FACE - For A Conscious Experience.
We navigate the intricate web of global geopolitics for you.
Our expert analysis and strategic insights empower businesses and institutions to thrive in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.

Velina Tchakarova
Founder

Harald Malmgren
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

Jacek Bartosiak
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
Strategy & Future
CEO & Founder

Analyst & reporting
“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
India

Geopolitical Rise of India
“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!”
Karoll JSC
Bulgaria

New School of Multilateralism
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.
Ursula Werther-Pietsch
Graz

"Velina is a master at skillfully contextualizing the geopolitical tug of war that is happening right before our eyes. Her Techno-Geopolitics Workshop is not one to miss!"
Samir Saran
ORF President

“The geopolitics of technology has too long been neglected. I can think of few better than Velina Tchakarova better placed to explain the dangers, and opportunities, for companies in this new world of volatility and uncertainty.” -
Shaun Riordan
Director of Chair for Diplomacy and Cyberspace European Institute of International Studies

"If you want to understand the world and how it works, as well as what you can change and what will change for you regardless, I highly recommend engaging with Velina and her team."
Bronwyn Williams
futurist flux trends

"Velina has made an important contribution to our book, “The Power of Future Machine”. This, along with her other insights into the new geopolitics positions her a fresh voice that looks beyond the traditional Western lens.”
Rajiv Malhotra
best-selling author and pioneer in the research on Technology

Velina Tchakarova is one of the few hands-on analysts of international affairs having a genuine understanding of complex-systems science. She understands the future through early recognition of evolving geopolitical patterns, and is unafraid to contradict prevailing beliefs.
Robert Cutler
Senior Research Fellow and Director in the Energy Security Program at the NATO Association of Canada

Consulting
At FACE - For A Conscious Experience, we specialize in providing businesses and institutions with expert geopolitical consulting services. Our mission is to help you stay ahead of the curve, anticipating and planning for various scenarios that may impact your organization.

Speaker
As an experienced speaker and recognized authority in geopolitics and geostrategy, I am committed to shedding light on the complex workings of geopolitics. I bring to the stage a wealth of knowledge gained from frequent participation in international conferences, expert workshops, and client meetings.

Research
As an accomplished researcher in geopolitics, I actively contribute to national and international research projects and consortia, such as FFG in Austria and or Horizon Europe. My participation in such projects helps deepen my understanding of evolving geopolitical developments and continually broadens my expertise.
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Hello, I'm Velina Tchakarova!
“Geopolitics is the art of understanding the world’s power dynamics based on the conundrum of geographical space.”
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- Meaningful Connection: At FACE, we believe in the power of genuine relationships. Our commitment to fairness and integrity is at the heart of every interaction – akin to the trust and respect symbolized by a firm handshake.
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- Glocalism: We honor the principle of glocalism, recognizing the importance of local context in a globalized world. We respect the diverse backgrounds of our clients and tailor our services to their unique regional circumstances.

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Russian oil and gas supplies to Europe are subject to complex geopolitical considerations
18 August 2024
Velina Tchakarova covers the current developments linked to Russian fossil fuels for one of the largest energy platforms Attaqa in the Arab world.
Kommission prüft den Gasliefervertrag mit Gazprom und Umstände des Zustandekommens
9 August 2024
Das Klimaschutzministerium (BMK) setzt eine Kommission zur Prüfung des Gasliefervertrages zwischen Gazprom und der OMV ein. Im Zuge der Untersuchung werden einzelne Mitglieder der Kommission innerhalb der gesetzlichen Grundlage gemäß…
Biden’s foreign policy has been ‘disastrous’: Velina Tchakarova – Fox Business
5 August 2024
FACE founder and geopolitical strategist Velina Tchakarova discusses whether a wider Middle East war is on the verge of breaking out on 'Making Money.'
Trump, Bitcoin und der Kampf gegen China – Velina Tchakarova
5 August 2024
Welche Bedeutung hat Trumps-Bitcoin-Rede für die Geopolitik? Müssen China und Europa reagieren? "Was Bitcoin bringt" mit der Geopolitik-Expertin Velina Tchakarova.
Moldova on the Path to Europe: Countering Disinformation in Moldova’s EU Accession Referendum
26 July 2024
The Republic of Moldova faces a complex landscape of internal and external challenges that threaten its democratic development and aspirations for European integration.
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