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Navigating
Complexity with
Trusted Precision

International Policy Advisory

Clear Arrow combines strategic vision, international experience, and execution capacity to guide organizations through the complexities of today's global landscape. Shaped by years of collaboration with governments and global corporations, the firm brings a deep understanding of the political, economic, and cultural dynamics that influence decision making at the international level.

Strategic
Clarity

We turn complex geopolitical and regulatory issues into clear, actionable strategies that move organizations forward.

Tri-National
Expertise

First-hand experience in the U.S., China, and Canada— three economies that shape today's global landscape.

Institutional
Access

Active networks across leading bilateral organizations provide timely, practical insight and informed judgment.

Board-Level
Rigor

Governance-minded analysis and disciplined execution for decisions that stand up to scrutiny.

Stakeholder
Alignment

A trust-based, stakeholder-driven approach that creates shared value and durable, long-term outcomes.

Principles of Trust

We believe the best solutions are built on clarity and trust. Our role is to guide teams and organizations uncover a shared purpose — one that unites them and drives lasting results.

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Positive-sum Outcomes

Durable outcomes start with trust and transparency. We cut through noise and bias to find common ground, guiding teams toward decisions that are honest, informed, and built to last.

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Clarity Before Action

Understanding comes first. We diagnose before we act, defining the issue, its impact, and the interests involved. Then we act with precision and discipline, delivering results that endure and a vision that holds steady under pressure.

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Engagement Across Borders

In an evolving world, global business particularly between U.S.-China-Canada remains interdependent. Effective cross-border engagement is essential. Clear Arrow offers the acumen to navigate these challenges, the integrity to communicate transparently, and the leadership to forge unity and drive collective success.

Built for boardrooms and operating teams

Our advisory merges geopolitical understanding with practical execution to help organizations make decisive moves.

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International Government Affairs Audits

Comprehensive assessments of your organization's international government engagement to identify opportunities for greater impact.

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Trade & Policy Advisory

Guidance to navigate U.S.–China–Canada policy issues, anticipate changes, and build resilient, forward-looking strategies.

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U.S. Work Visas and ESG Compliance

Optimization of oversight processes to strengthen governance to ensure compliance especially with ESG standards and foreign worker visa requirements.

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Industrial Incentives

Advice on securing industrial incentives aligned with government priorities, while minimizing compliance and clawback risk.

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Stakeholder Engagement Strategies

Tailored plans to build stronger relationships and effective advocacy with governments and key industry players.

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Strategic Communications & Positioning

Powerful narratives and thought leadership to position your organization with credibility in global policy conversations.

Foundations of Trust
and Uniqueness

Cross-border strategy at the nexus of policy and commerce.

Clear Arrow's capabilities are rooted in decades of hands-on experience at the intersection of business, government, and international policy. Its founder brings a tri-national perspective shaped by deep engagement with the United States, China, and Canada—not only through high-stakes policy work, but through lived experience in all three countries. This unique vantage point enables the firm to deliver practical, stakeholder-driven solutions in some of the world's most complex geopolitical environments.

As a Canadian based in Washington, D.C., the founder is uniquely positioned to advance cross-border strategies that link North America and China. This expertise is reinforced by formal business training, board-level governance experience—as a former director of the American Automotive Policy Council—and active participation in bilateral institutions including the U.S.-China Business Council, the Canada-China Business Council, and The Asia Society.

Clear Arrow leverages this combination of insider policy experience, cultural fluency, and strategic judgment to provide clients with actionable insight and trusted counsel. In today's environment, where navigating risk and capturing opportunity requires balance and clarity, the firm offers the proven perspective and leadership to deliver results.

James Rowland

JAMES ROWLAND

Founder

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1717 K St NW, Ste 900
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