Who we are.

Advantage belongs to those who anticipate change.

Terminus is a discreet, high-impact advisory firm built to help leaders navigate complexity with precision and confidence. We serve as strategic partners to decision-makers confronting inflection points—global, local, political, and commercial.

We operate at the intersection of power, risk, and opportunity. From volatile political environments to emerging frontiers, we help our clients understand not just what’s happening—but what comes next. Our work is grounded in rigor and clarity. Our insights are deep, actionable, and always aligned with long-term outcomes.

We act quietly, surgically, and with intent. Whether you’re a state actor managing asymmetry or a corporation seeking first-mover advantage, Terminus delivers tailored counsel and decisive deliverables—shaped by practitioners with lived experience at the highest levels.


We work across the spectrum of statecraft, commerce, and capital—advising heads of institutions, portfolio owners, and policy shapers on how to move deliberately in a landscape marked by fragmentation and emergence. From navigating opaque jurisdictions to assessing reputational risk, from building strategic footholds to recalibrating influence, Terminus is designed for those who value foresight over noise—and permanence over momentary gain.


We are an independent resource aligned to your goals.
At Terminus, we enable you to lead the future.


Learn about our expertise

Professionalism: We conduct ourselves with the utmost discretion and uphold the highest standards.

Communication: Our delivery is quick, and our products are clear, concise, and tailored to each customer.

Service: We believe in open dialogue with our partners, and we only agree

to take on projects that we are confident serve the best interests of our partners.

Our advantage

Foresight: Our team has lived through many professional experiences, and has honed instincts about where the world is heading. We do not just follow trends—we provide expertise.

Experience: Our products are created by experts with real-world experience who understand the industry.

Focus: Our capacity determines whether we accept new clients. We believe in  personalized service and maintaining a boutique practice.


Our promise

Availability: Our boutique practice ensures that our team is always accessible

to our partners. Our clients are partners with whom we aim to build long-term

relationships.

Actionability: Our products are always practical and rooted in reality. We provide actionable and tangible solutions.

Efficiency: Our service delivery is designed with our partners to ensure an effective

use of their time and resources.

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We are an independent resource aligned to your goals.

At Terminus, we enable you to lead the future.

Tareq Alotaiba

Founder & President

"Terminus is about doing the job right, quickly, efficiently, and at the highest standard."

About

Tareq Alotaiba  is the founder and president at Terminus. Tareq specializes in national security, geopolitical risk, diplomatic engagement, economic opportunity, and sovereign investments.

In addition to his role at Terminus, Tareq serves as a research fellow at Harvard University's Kennedy School and is a columnist for Semafor.

Tareq holds degrees from Georgetown University and the University of British Columbia. He regularly contributes to publications on economic and geopolitical matters. Outside of professional life, Tareq enjoys writing fiction, reading, and hiking. He currently lives in Washington, DC.

Tareq has over a decade of experience in public service, where he worked on economic and social policy, foreign affairs, and national security. He also previously served in the defense industry.

Published work

Education

  • Masters of Arts in Security Studies — Georgetown University.
  • Research Fellow — Harvard University.
  • Bachelor of Arts in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics — The University of British Columbia.