Robert Stryk
Stryk Global Diplomacy
Who they are.
Robert Stryk owns Sonoran Policy Group, which files as Stryk Global Diplomacy. In January 2020, Foley & Lardner engaged Sonoran to assist its representation of Venezuelan official Reinaldo Muñoz Pedroza. The filed agreement specifies a $2 million flat consultancy fee and work on sanctions strategy, including identifying US officials to approach. AP subsequently reported that Foley withdrew from the representation after political objections.
The clients.
Registered foreign agent.
The Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) requires US-based lobbyists and PR firms to disclose work done on behalf of foreign governments or political principals. Filings are public via the DOJ National Security Division.
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Questions about Robert Stryk.
What is FARA?
FARA — the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 — requires anyone lobbying or doing PR work in the US on behalf of a foreign government, party, or principal to register with the Department of Justice and disclose the contract, activities, and payments. Filings are public via the DOJ FARA database.
Was Stryk's consultancy worth $12.5 million?
No. The agreement filed under Sonoran's registration specifies a $2 million flat fee from Foley & Lardner for work supporting its representation of Reinaldo Muñoz Pedroza. AP reported $12.5 million for Foley's separate engagement and later reported Foley's withdrawal. Neither contract value alone proves that the full amount was paid or retained.
What is Stryk Global Diplomacy?
It is the business name shown in DOJ filings for Sonoran Policy Group, LLC, registration 6399. Sonoran's December 2016 registration identifies Robert Stryk as its owner. Its public filings identify individual engagements and the foreign principals represented.