Based in Washington, D.C., Khalilzad Associates LLC is an international advisory firm that serves clients at the nexus of commerce and public policies, helping global businesses navigate the most promising and challenging international markets. Founded by former U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Dr. Zalmay Khalilzad, who also served as the U.S. Ambassador to Iraq and Afghanistan, the firm serves clients in a range of industries including telecommunications, energy, and manufacturing, advises on strategic opportunities related to foreign market-entry, investments, dispute avoidance and resolution, and helps to facilitate communication with senior business executives and political leaders. The broader Middle East, including Central Asia and North Africa is currently where the firm directs many of its core services. Khalilzad Associates has offices in Washington, D.C., New York, Baghdad, Erbil, Kabul and London.