BUCHAREST · 44.43°NBLACK SEAEASTERN FLANK
Defense · Security · Strategic Advisory

Where Insight
Shapes Strategy

A premier advisory firm at the intersection of geopolitics, defense, and institutional decision-making. Headquartered in Bucharest, operating across NATO’s Eastern Flank and beyond.

Bucharest · --:--:--44.4268° N · 26.1025° ENATO Eastern Flank
12+Countries in network
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DefenceSecurityGeopoliticsCyber ResilienceAerospace & Dual-UseGovernment RelationsBlack SeaNATO Eastern FlankDefenceSecurityGeopoliticsCyber ResilienceAerospace & Dual-UseGovernment RelationsBlack SeaNATO Eastern Flank
About DSS

Trusted Advisory for Critical Decisions

DSS Global Advisory brings together senior professionals with deep institutional experience across NATO structures, Romanian national defence, and international security organisations. We operate with absolute discretion, guided by the highest ethical standards.

Our Bucharest headquarters positions us at the strategic nexus of NATO’s Eastern Flank — a vantage point that translates into unrivalled situational awareness and a network spanning governments, armed forces, and leading defence industries worldwide.

Integrity
Zero compromise on ethical standards. Every engagement governed by the same principles of transparency and accountability we advise our clients on.
Discretion
All engagements governed by strict confidentiality protocols. Secure communications infrastructure as standard across all client interactions.
Network
Decades of cultivated relationships across governments, NATO structures, defence ministries, and industry leaders across 12+ countries.
Precision
Each deliverable crafted to the highest analytical standard — actionable business intelligence, not abstract analysis.
Expertise

Integrated Advisory
Across All Domains

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Defense & Military Affairs
Strategic advisory on defence procurement, capability development, NATO integration, and force structure planning for governments and defence contractors in the Black Sea region.
ProcurementNATOOffset
02
Security & Business Intelligence
Threat assessment, strategic business intelligence, and institutional security reviews for corporations, diplomatic missions, and government bodies operating in complex environments.
Business IntelRiskOSINT
03
Geopolitical Analysis
In-depth strategic analysis of the Black Sea region, Eastern Europe, and NATO Eastern Flank dynamics — scenario planning, political risk monitoring, and executive decision-support.
Black SeaScenariosPolicy
04
Government Relations & Public Affairs
Strategic engagement with Romanian and EU defence, interior, and national security institutions. Ethical lobbying, institutional mapping, and high-level stakeholder facilitation.
GovRelEU PolicyLobbying
05
Cyber & Critical Infrastructure
Advisory on cyber resilience strategy, critical infrastructure protection, NIS2 compliance frameworks, and national cyber defence architecture for governments and operators.
NIS2CIIPResilience
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Aerospace & Dual-Use Technology
Market entry strategy, offset programme advisory, export control compliance, and technology partnership facilitation for aerospace and defence OEMs entering the Romanian and SEE market.
OEMExport CtrlBSDA
Sectors

Who We Advise

01
Defence OEMs & Contractors
International manufacturers entering the Romanian and South-East European market — procurement business intelligence, offset strategy, and institutional access.
02
Government & Ministries
Capability gap analysis, NATO commitment fulfilment, and strategic communication advisory for defence and interior ministries.
03
Embassies & Diplomatic Missions
Situational analysis, political risk briefings, and introductions within Romania’s defence and security ecosystem for diplomatic clients.
04
Private Equity & Investors
Due diligence, geopolitical risk assessment, and market mapping for funds investing in defence technology, energy security, and dual-use sectors.
05
Critical Infrastructure Operators
Security governance frameworks, resilience planning, and regulatory compliance for energy, transport, telecom, and water operators.
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Research & Think Tanks
Expert network access, restricted-domain research partnerships, and briefings for leading security research institutions globally.
Leadership

The Minds Behind
Your Strategy

Emanuel Ioana
Emanuel Ioana
Managing Partner — Defence & Strategic Affairs
Senior executive with extensive leadership experience spanning the defence industry, government, and international economic affairs. Former Director General of CN ROMARM S.A., Romania’s national defence company, with a proven track record in organisational transformation, strategic planning, international partnerships, and governance in highly regulated sectors.

Trusted senior advisor at ministerial level on defence, security-related industries, and digitalisation — contributing to national strategies, regulatory frameworks, and major international programmes involving the EU and NATO. Experienced in representing Romania in high-level negotiations, policy development, and cross-government coordination on complex strategic initiatives.

Background includes economic diplomacy roles in Germany, strengthening bilateral trade, investment flows, and institutional cooperation with key European partners. Multidisciplinary education in law, public management, and international economic relations, combined with deep expertise in stakeholder engagement, crisis management, and delivery of large-scale strategic projects in complex environments.
Iulia-Elena Jivănescu-Demicheli
Iulia-Elena Jivănescu-Demicheli
Senior Partner — Space & Strategic Affairs
Operates at the intersection of industry, diplomacy, and engineering. Her experience spans institutional negotiation, international collaboration, industrial development, research, and ecosystem coordination. Background includes the European Space Agency, the Romanian Space Agency (ROSA), and the Council of the European Union, where as VP of the Space Working Party she led negotiations for the EU Space Programme 2021--2027. International research experience includes MIT. She supports organisations seeking to position themselves, build strategic relationships, and grow in the space sector, combining technical understanding, diplomatic awareness, and commercial focus.
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Senior Advisor
Government Relations & EU Policy
Leading expert in European defence policy, Parliamentary affairs, and strategic lobbying. Euro-Atlantic Council networks spanning Bucharest, Brussels, and Washington.
Contact

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Confidential Dialogue

All inquiries are handled with the utmost discretion. Initial consultations are available under NDA. We do not share client information under any circumstances.

Headquarters
Aviatorilor District, Bucharest
Romania
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