Snapshots Sep 19, 2018 | 14:44 GMTSep 19, 2018
Beijing has not shown any sign of backing down as the White House increases economic pressure designed to force China to restructure its economy.
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Guidance Sep 19, 2018 | 13:03 GMTSep 19, 2018
Stay informed about the significant meetings and events the Stratfor team is tracking.
Snapshots Sep 18, 2018 | 16:00 GMTSep 18, 2018
The Syrian Air Defense Force accidentally shot down a Russian aircraft, compromising the battlefield understanding between Russia and Israel in Syria.
Assessments Sep 18, 2018 | 09:00 GMTSep 18, 2018
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has accomplished a remarkable amount in his first six months in office. Can he keep his country stable and investor-friendly in the long run?
Assessments Sep 18, 2018 | 09:00 GMTSep 18, 2018
The South American trade bloc, known for its big import fees, has been slowly moving to open up its automotive sector.
Assessments Sep 17, 2018 | 18:48 GMTSep 17, 2018
Tepito and other adjacent areas of Mexico City have experienced a significant increase in homicides in 2018 as drug gangs battle for supremacy.
Videos Sep 17, 2018 | 11:00 GMTSep 17, 2018
In this short video, Stratfor South Asia Analyst Faisel Pervaiz discusses three events to watch for this week.
Assessments Sep 17, 2018 | 09:00 GMTSep 17, 2018
The United Nations' latest effort to ease the country's civil war was over before it even began, leaving the Yemeni government and the Houthi rebels to return to the battlefield – to the benefit of Iran and regional extremist groups.
Contributor Perspectives Sep 17, 2018 | 09:00 GMTSep 17, 2018
The Moscow-sponsored International Army Games attract soldiers from around the world to face off in a raucous celebration of military skills.
Contributor Perspectives Sep 16, 2018 | 09:00 GMTSep 16, 2018
The Turkish president's foreign and economic policies have strained the country's relationships abroad and plunged its economy into crisis, all in the name of preserving his image as a strong, independent leader.
By Sinan Ciddi
Assessments
Guidance Sep 19, 2018 | 13:03 GMTSep 19, 2018
Stay informed about the significant meetings and events the Stratfor team is tracking.
Assessments Sep 19, 2018 | 09:00 GMTSep 19, 2018
Australia's leaders have always been mindful of maintaining the balance between China and the United States. Growing fragmentation, however, is putting the country's foreign policy off-kilter.
Assessments Sep 19, 2018 | 09:00 GMTSep 19, 2018
The two countries reached a compromise that will prevent a major Russian-backed loyalist offensive on Syria's last rebel stronghold and defuse the mounting tension between Moscow and Ankara. But the standoff is far from resolved.
Assessments Sep 18, 2018 | 09:00 GMTSep 18, 2018
The South American trade bloc, known for its big import fees, has been slowly moving to open up its automotive sector.
Snapshots
Snapshots Sep 19, 2018 | 14:44 GMTSep 19, 2018
Beijing has not shown any sign of backing down as the White House increases economic pressure designed to force China to restructure its economy.
Snapshots Sep 18, 2018 | 16:00 GMTSep 18, 2018
The Syrian Air Defense Force accidentally shot down a Russian aircraft, compromising the battlefield understanding between Russia and Israel in Syria.
Snapshots Sep 14, 2018 | 19:53 GMTSep 14, 2018
China has long viewed Catholicism's presence in the country as a threat to the Communist Party's power, but it is also recognizing the diplomatic benefits of normalizing relations.
Snapshots Sep 14, 2018 | 19:23 GMTSep 14, 2018
Haider al-Abadi steps away from the fray after the country's top Shiite cleric dismisses him as a contender. Meanwhile, parliament prepares to convene amid uncertainty about who controls a majority.
Columns
On Security Sep 18, 2018 | 09:30 GMTSep 18, 2018
Pyongyang isn't just thinking about a quick return when conducting cyberattacks, choosing instead to practice patience
By Ben West
On Security Sep 11, 2018 | 09:30 GMTSep 11, 2018
Even before the 9/11 attacks that shocked the United States 17 years ago, the country was fighting a war against Islamic extremism. And without victory in the ideological sphere, it's a war that won't end soon.
On Stratfor Sep 7, 2018 | 19:23 GMTSep 7, 2018
To hold ourselves accountable to our rigorous analytical process, we're checking in on how the first three quarters of 2018 have played out in comparison to our forecasts.
On Geopolitics Sep 6, 2018 | 09:00 GMTSep 6, 2018
The two powers' adversarial relationship reached a boiling point on a Himalayan plateau in summer 2017, and now they're starting to work together again.
Videos
Videos Sep 17, 2018 | 11:00 GMTSep 17, 2018
In this short video, Stratfor South Asia Analyst Faisel Pervaiz discusses three events to watch for this week.
Videos Sep 10, 2018 | 11:00 GMTSep 10, 2018
In this short video, Stratfor Middle East and North Africa Analyst Analyst Emily Hawthorne discusses three events to watch for this week.
Videos Sep 7, 2018 | 21:18 GMTSep 7, 2018
Videos Sep 3, 2018 | 11:00 GMTSep 3, 2018
In this short video, Stratfor Middle East and North Africa Analyst Ryan Bohl discusses three events to watch for this week.
Global Perspectives
Contributor Perspectives Sep 17, 2018 | 09:00 GMTSep 17, 2018
The Moscow-sponsored International Army Games attract soldiers from around the world to face off in a raucous celebration of military skills.
Contributor Perspectives Sep 16, 2018 | 09:00 GMTSep 16, 2018
The Turkish president's foreign and economic policies have strained the country's relationships abroad and plunged its economy into crisis, all in the name of preserving his image as a strong, independent leader.
By Sinan Ciddi
Contributor Perspectives Sep 13, 2018 | 09:00 GMTSep 13, 2018
To outsiders, particularly Europeans, many U.S. laws and cultural customs seem out-of-step with the country's reputation for progress and modernity. But in this respect, the United States is hardly an outlier among history's great powers.
By Ian Morris
Partner Perspectives Sep 11, 2018 | 13:11 GMTSep 11, 2018
The problems with the Continent's proposal to become a stronger, more independent military actor begin with the word "Europe."
