About Consilium
Consilium exists for decisive minds. I analyse geopolitics, security, theology, and information ecosystems in real time; then translate insight into strategy you can act on.
Why listen?
I’m Raphael Laurent (a.k.a., ZIYN), an Intelligence & Security Scholar and library and archival management practitioner (yes, the receipts matter), training with the CyberSentinel Cadre, and most significantly is my vocational background having read theology at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford where i focused on Womanist, Black, and Theologies of Liberation.
From deep dives into visual culture, religion, resistance and liberation, and open‑source investigations, I’ve spent two decades turning complexity into clear‑eyed counsel.
What you’ll get here
- The Consilium Signal – a weekly dispatch that spares you the algorithmic sludge and goes straight to your inbox.
- In‑depth briefs & archival drops – behind‑the‑scenes material from projects like Serious About China plus curated primary sources.
- Community intelligence – conversations with readers who believe the best community action starts at home and scales outward.
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