What is GSA?

Gulf State Analytics (GSA) is a Washington, DC-based geopolitical risk consulting firm which assesses risks and opportunities among Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states for lenders, traders, investors, policymakers, and other parties.

Who is the GSA FEDSIM acquisition director for the GCC?

Michael serves as the GSA FEDSIM Acquisition Director (AD) for the GCC sector, where he leads a team of FEDSIM Contracting Officers and Contract Specialists to acquisition strategies that achieve superior results for our customers.

Who is Chris Bennethum at GSA?

Chris Bennethum is the Assistant Commissioner for GSA’s Office of Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS) within the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS). In this position, Mr. Bennethum is responsible for overseeing AAS’ delivery of over $9 billion in custom acquisition, project and financial management services, enabling customers’ missions worldwide.

What do stakeholders really want from the GCC?

In today’s volatile environment, stakeholders demand current, objective, and independent assessments of the GCC’s complex state of affairs. Our team of renowned economists, political scientists, former diplomats, and regional experts distinguish between fact and fiction to provide timely insights into current events in the GCC.