Organisations
3544 entities tracked across Lowdown briefings. Page 13 of 60.
ContourGlobal
International power company with Spanish generation assets; named in CNMC's blackout investigation.
International power company with Spanish generation assets; named in CNMC's blackout investigation.
Convene
US-owned flexible workspace and events operator; hosted Civo Navigate London at 155 Bishopsgate.
US-owned flexible workspace and events operator; hosted Civo Navigate London at 155 Bishopsgate.
Convex GroupInvestor in Open Cosmos's €300 million round.
Investor in Open Cosmos's €300 million round.
Cook Political Report
Non-partisan US newsletter rating House, Senate and governor races, edited by Amy Walter.
Non-partisan US newsletter rating House, Senate and governor races, edited by Amy Walter.
Coordination Headquarters
Ukrainian body that negotiates POW exchanges with Russia, headed by presidential chief of staff Budanov.
Ukrainian body that negotiates POW exchanges with Russia, headed by presidential chief of staff Budanov.
COPEG
Panama-US commission producing sterile flies to contain New World screwworm.
Panama-US commission producing sterile flies to contain New World screwworm.
CopelandUS maker of compressors and refrigeration controls, owner of the Dixell brand.
US maker of compressors and refrigeration controls, owner of the Dixell brand.
Coral Maritima S.A.
The Cuban shell company OFAC says received the Mariel Container Terminal in a mid-June transfer designed to evade sanctions.
The Cuban shell company OFAC says received the Mariel Container Terminal in a mid-June transfer designed to evade sanctions.
COREPER
EU ambassadors' body that prepares Council decisions and authorises European Commission actions.
EU ambassadors' body that prepares Council decisions and authorises European Commission actions.
CoreWeaveGPU cloud provider; hosts OpenAI's compute under an $11.9bn contract.
GPU cloud provider; hosts OpenAI's compute under an $11.9bn contract.
Coreydan S.A.A Cuban fuel-import company designated alongside Enetec S.A. on 13 July for operating in Cuba's energy sector.
A Cuban fuel-import company designated alongside Enetec S.A. on 13 July for operating in Cuba's energy sector.
Cornhusker MajorityNebraska super PAC funded by SLF PAC, spending against independent Dan Osborn's Senate bid.
Nebraska super PAC funded by SLF PAC, spending against independent Dan Osborn's Senate bid.
Cornish MetalsUK-listed mining company restarting Cornwall's South Crofty tin mine with sovereign backing.
UK-listed mining company restarting Cornwall's South Crofty tin mine with sovereign backing.
Corporate Europe ObservatoryBrussels-based investigative NGO that tracks corporate lobbying influence on EU legislation.
Brussels-based investigative NGO that tracks corporate lobbying influence on EU legislation.
Corriere della Sera
Italian newspaper of record, Milan; published the May 2026 European CEO sovereignty letter.
Italian newspaper of record, Milan; published the May 2026 European CEO sovereignty letter.
Cortes GeneralesSpain's two-chamber parliament: the Congress of Deputies and the Senate.
Spain's two-chamber parliament: the Congress of Deputies and the Senate.
Corteva CatalystVenture arm of Corteva Agriscience; co-led $105m Tropic Biosciences Series B.
Venture arm of Corteva Agriscience; co-led $105m Tropic Biosciences Series B.
COSCO
Chinese state-owned marine transport and logistics conglomerate, supervised by SASAC.
Chinese state-owned marine transport and logistics conglomerate, supervised by SASAC.
CosineBritish air-gapped sovereign AI company built for defence, nuclear, and regulated industries.
British air-gapped sovereign AI company built for defence, nuclear, and regulated industries.
Council for Science and TechnologyUK body advising the Prime Minister on science and technology policy.
UK body advising the Prime Minister on science and technology policy.
Council of Ministers (Cuba)Cuba's cabinet and highest executive administrative body.
Cuba's cabinet and highest executive administrative body.
Council of Ministers (Portugal)
Portugal's cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, which approves government decrees and legislative proposals.
Portugal's cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, which approves government decrees and legislative proposals.
Council of the European UnionEU institution of 27 governments; adopts legislation by qualified majority, sanctions by unanimity.
EU institution of 27 governments; adopts legislation by qualified majority, sanctions by unanimity.
Council on Foreign RelationsNon-partisan US think tank founded 1921; publishes Foreign Affairs and shapes policy frameworks on Iran, Russia-Ukraine, and European security.
Non-partisan US think tank founded 1921; publishes Foreign Affairs and shapes policy frameworks on Iran, Russia-Ukraine, and European security.
Counter Terrorism PolicingThe UK police network for counter-terrorism and state-threat cases.
The UK police network for counter-terrorism and state-threat cases.
County Board of Arlington CountyGoverning board of Arlington County, Virginia.
Governing board of Arlington County, Virginia.
County Councils NetworkCross-party lobby group for England's county and unitary councils.
Cross-party lobby group for England's county and unitary councils.
Court of Appeal (England and Wales)Senior appellate court in England and Wales, with civil and criminal divisions.
Senior appellate court in England and Wales, with civil and criminal divisions.
Court of Arbitration for Sport
Lausanne-based independent sports tribunal; final external appeal above FIFA and all federation disciplinary committees.
Lausanne-based independent sports tribunal; final external appeal above FIFA and all federation disciplinary committees.
Covestro
German specialty chemicals company (spun off from Bayer) operating high-energy-intensity European plants.
German specialty chemicals company (spun off from Bayer) operating high-energy-intensity European plants.
CPTM
Mexico's former tourism promotion council, abolished in 2019.
Mexico's former tourism promotion council, abolished in 2019.
Crane Venture PartnersVenture capital firm backing early-stage founders developing foundational technologies.
Venture capital firm backing early-stage founders developing foundational technologies.
Cranfield UniversityBritish postgraduate university with defence and aerospace research at Shrivenham.
British postgraduate university with defence and aerospace research at Shrivenham.
CRE
French independent energy regulator; sets nuclear sale price and mandates gas storage booking under VNU.
French independent energy regulator; sets nuclear sale price and mandates gas storage booking under VNU.
CREA
Finnish independent research centre; the primary quantitative tracker of Russian fossil-fuel export revenues since 2022.
Finnish independent research centre; the primary quantitative tracker of Russian fossil-fuel export revenues since 2022.
Credit Agricole CIBCorporate and investment banking arm of France's largest retail banking network.
Corporate and investment banking arm of France's largest retail banking network.
Critical ThreatsISW/AEI research project tracking Iran's military capacity.
ISW/AEI research project tracking Iran's military capacity.
Cross-Border Impact VenturesVenture fund that invested in TidalSense's round.
CrowdSecFrench open-source, crowdsourced cyber threat-intelligence and collaborative detection firm.
CrowdStrikeFalcon endpoint-security firm behind 2024's global IT outage; also a Project Glasswing Mythos AI partner.
Falcon endpoint-security firm behind 2024's global IT outage; also a Project Glasswing Mythos AI partner.
Crown EstateUK statutory corporation managing Crown lands and offshore seabed; Scotland received equivalent devolution under Scotland Act 2016.
UK statutory corporation managing Crown lands and offshore seabed; Scotland received equivalent devolution under Scotland Act 2016.
Crown Estate ScotlandManages Crown property, seabed and natural resources in Scotland.
Manages Crown property, seabed and natural resources in Scotland.
Crown Prosecution ServicePrincipal public prosecuting authority for England and Wales.
Principal public prosecuting authority for England and Wales.
CRU
Irish statutory utility regulator that sets the conditions under which data centres may connect to the national grid.
Irish statutory utility regulator that sets the conditions under which data centres may connect to the national grid.
Crucial Defense TechnologiesUS defence technology company; partner in Mountain Horse Solutions' Pentagon Lethality Prize winning submission.
US defence technology company; partner in Mountain Horse Solutions' Pentagon Lethality Prize winning submission.
CrunchbaseUS company data and funding-round database.
US company data and funding-round database.
CrusoeAI infrastructure company planning an Itaipu-powered Paraguayan facility with developer Araico.
AI infrastructure company planning an Itaipu-powered Paraguayan facility with developer Araico.Crypto.com
Singapore-based crypto exchange pivoting aggressively to AI automation.
Singapore-based crypto exchange pivoting aggressively to AI automation.
Crypto Home DMCC
Dubai-registered digital-asset firm designated by US Treasury on 7 August 2026.
Dubai-registered digital-asset firm designated by US Treasury on 7 August 2026.
CSE
Canada's cryptologic intelligence and cybersecurity agency; Five Eyes member, co-signed the 16-agency advisory.
Canada's cryptologic intelligence and cybersecurity agency; Five Eyes member, co-signed the 16-agency advisory.
CSIR
South Africa's state science and technology research council, set up by statute in 1945.
South Africa's state science and technology research council, set up by statute in 1945.
CSMC (Comercializadora de Servicios Médicos Cubanos)Cuba's state operator marketing overseas medical missions, OFAC-designated 23 July 2026 over forced-labour allegations.
Cuba's state operator marketing overseas medical missions, OFAC-designated 23 July 2026 over forced-labour allegations.CSWChristian Solidarity Worldwide; UK-based religious-freedom NGO, co-signatory of the 13 May 2026 Acuerdo de Liberación to the EU.
Christian Solidarity Worldwide; UK-based religious-freedom NGO, co-signatory of the 13 May 2026 Acuerdo de Liberación to the EU.
CtrlS Datacenters
India's largest Tier IV-rated colocation operator; received $840m CPPIB equity stake in June 2026.
India's largest Tier IV-rated colocation operator; received $840m CPPIB equity stake in June 2026.
CubadebateCuban public digital outlet publishing official views and revolutionary commentary since 2003.
Cuban public digital outlet publishing official views and revolutionary commentary since 2003.Cuba DecideCuban dissident political initiative led by Rosa María Payá; co-signatory of the 13 May 2026 Acuerdo de Liberación to the EU.
Cuban dissident political initiative led by Rosa María Payá; co-signatory of the 13 May 2026 Acuerdo de Liberación to the EU.
CubalexCuban human-rights group demanding Havana account for Otero Alcantara's July disappearance.
Cuban Ministry of Economy and PlanningCuban ministry directing economic planning and rules for local development projects.
Cuban ministry directing economic planning and rules for local development projects.
Cumberland CouncilUnitary authority covering Carlisle and Harraby South in Cumbria.
Unitary authority covering Carlisle and Harraby South in Cumbria.
CUPETUnion Cuba-Petroleo: Cuba's state oil and gas company managing domestic production of approximately 40,000 barrels per day and import licensing; designated under EO 14404 on 11 June 2026.
Union Cuba-Petroleo: Cuba's state oil and gas company managing domestic production of approximately 40,000 barrels per day and import licensing; designated under EO 14404 on 11 June 2026.