Aaliyah V.

Background

About Aaliyah V.

Strategic and politically astute public policy professional with cross-sector experience advising on geopolitical risk, international relations, and regulatory affairs across the Global South — particularly Sub-Saharan Africa. I bring a track record of producing high-impact political and policy analysis for C-suite, multilateral, and government audiences, underpinned by a deep understanding of political economy, development diplomacy, and stakeholder engagement in complex, high-stakes environments. Currently leading a policy advisory team at EUK Consulting, I specialise in synthesising open-source intelligence into actionable insights for multinational clients, while managing client engagement and government relations portfolios. My career spans think tank research (SAIIA), multilateral engagement (BRICS, Mo Ibrahim Foundation), and political risk consultancy (Castor Vali), reflecting a consistent commitment to bridging the gap between analysis and action in Africa's global partnerships. With academic grounding from LSE and UCT, I continue to contribute thought leadership on Africa’s evolving role in global governance, South–South cooperation, and strategic diplomacy. I am especially interested in shaping equitable international narratives, supporting multilateral policy dialogue, and advancing African agency within global fora.