Guidance Dec 14, 2019 | 14:00 GMTDec 14, 2019
A look at what the coming week will bring -- and a list of recommended Stratfor articles from the week that was.
TRENDING THEMES & TOPICS
Latest
Latest
Snapshots Dec 13, 2019 | 21:31 GMTDec 13, 2019
Newly elected Algerian President Abdelmajid Tebboune promised voters he would address their concerns, but a bad economy will limit his ability to deliver.
Guidance Dec 13, 2019 | 19:26 GMTDec 13, 2019
Stay informed about the significant meetings and events the Stratfor team is tracking.
Snapshots Dec 13, 2019 | 19:11 GMTDec 13, 2019
An electoral victory has cleared the way for Boris Johnson to finally 'make Brexit happen' on Jan. 31. But tense EU-U.K. trade negotiations next year will likely still keep the prospect of a no-deal exit alive.
Podcasts Dec 12, 2019 | 11:00 GMTDec 12, 2019
Stratfor's "Essential Geopolitics" podcast is a quick update on what’s happening behind the headlines. In just a few minutes, listeners get essential intelligence to stay ahead of the news.
Assessments Dec 12, 2019 | 11:00 GMTDec 12, 2019
The Naval Update Map shows the approximate current locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups (CSGs) and Amphibious Ready Groups (ARGs), based on available open-source information.
Assessments Dec 12, 2019 | 09:30 GMTDec 12, 2019
Until New Delhi restores security in Indian-controlled Kashmir, the investment and migration Modi wants to foster in the region will not substantially materialize.
Assessments Dec 11, 2019 | 11:00 GMTDec 11, 2019
Election year mudslinging aside, the political establishment will remain united on key economic and foreign policies no matter who wins.
Assessments Dec 11, 2019 | 10:30 GMTDec 11, 2019
Washington doesn't want to bankroll the Afghan government forever, meaning Kabul's leaders soon will have to drum up more of their own revenue.
Snapshots Dec 10, 2019 | 22:04 GMTDec 10, 2019
State utilities giant Eskom has demanded that mining companies reduce their electricity consumption as part of its biggest-ever forced power cuts, bringing South Africa's lucrative platinum, gold and diamond operations into a screeching halt.
Assessments
Assessments
Guidance Dec 14, 2019 | 14:00 GMTDec 14, 2019
A look at what the coming week will bring -- and a list of recommended Stratfor articles from the week that was.
Guidance Dec 13, 2019 | 19:26 GMTDec 13, 2019
Stay informed about the significant meetings and events the Stratfor team is tracking.
Assessments Dec 13, 2019 | 10:30 GMTDec 13, 2019
Escalating violence risks forcing France and its allies to rethink their counterterrorism efforts in the vast African warzone, as the question of whether foreign involvement can even improve the crumbling situation looms ever larger.
Guidance Dec 12, 2019 | 12:38 GMTDec 12, 2019
As the country prepares to hold its third election in under a year, Israeli leaders and voters will have another shot at forming a government. The question is who among them will finally break the impasse, and why.
Assessments Dec 12, 2019 | 11:00 GMTDec 12, 2019
The Naval Update Map shows the approximate current locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups (CSGs) and Amphibious Ready Groups (ARGs), based on available open-source information.
Assessments Dec 12, 2019 | 09:30 GMTDec 12, 2019
Until New Delhi restores security in Indian-controlled Kashmir, the investment and migration Modi wants to foster in the region will not substantially materialize.
Assessments Dec 11, 2019 | 11:00 GMTDec 11, 2019
Election year mudslinging aside, the political establishment will remain united on key economic and foreign policies no matter who wins.
Assessments Dec 11, 2019 | 10:30 GMTDec 11, 2019
Washington doesn't want to bankroll the Afghan government forever, meaning Kabul's leaders soon will have to drum up more of their own revenue.
Snapshots
Snapshots
Snapshots Dec 13, 2019 | 21:31 GMTDec 13, 2019
Newly elected Algerian President Abdelmajid Tebboune promised voters he would address their concerns, but a bad economy will limit his ability to deliver.
Snapshots Dec 13, 2019 | 19:11 GMTDec 13, 2019
An electoral victory has cleared the way for Boris Johnson to finally 'make Brexit happen' on Jan. 31. But tense EU-U.K. trade negotiations next year will likely still keep the prospect of a no-deal exit alive.
Snapshots Dec 13, 2019 | 01:45 GMTDec 13, 2019
Just in time for the holidays in the U.S., Washington and Beijing have reached a limited trade deal, but they'll have a much tougher time working out a more comprehensive agreement.
Snapshots Dec 10, 2019 | 22:04 GMTDec 10, 2019
State utilities giant Eskom has demanded that mining companies reduce their electricity consumption as part of its biggest-ever forced power cuts, bringing South Africa's lucrative platinum, gold and diamond operations into a screeching halt.
Snapshots Dec 6, 2019 | 22:43 GMTDec 6, 2019
The coalition says it will reduce output by 500,000 barrels per day for the first quarter of 2020, but the effective cut likely will be much less.
Snapshots Dec 6, 2019 | 19:31 GMTDec 6, 2019
Russian and Ukrainian negotiators will meet at the Normandy summit, but the considerable distance between the two sides will be difficult to bridge.
Snapshots Dec 5, 2019 | 20:44 GMTDec 5, 2019
If fierce popular protest over a plan to streamline the French pension system forces the government to backtrack, its reformist credentials -- and influence within the EU -- would diminish.
Snapshots Dec 4, 2019 | 17:51 GMTDec 4, 2019
With popular unrest engulfing countries across the continent, Brazil's president is rethinking the pace of far-reaching economic reforms.
Columns
Columns
On Geopolitics Dec 12, 2019 | 10:00 GMTDec 12, 2019
U.S. efforts to cajole countries to buy American weapons by brandishing sanctions could end up driving potential arms customers into the Kremlin's arms.
By Omar Lamrani
On Security Dec 10, 2019 | 09:00 GMTDec 10, 2019
Being resilient isn't about avoiding or ignoring threats, but ensuring employees know what risks they may encounter on the job -- and which ones are worth taking.
On Security Dec 3, 2019 | 12:15 GMTDec 3, 2019
Most companies focus on protecting data located in more "dangerous" areas, such as China. But this leaves other places where information is stored vulnerable to espionage.
On Geopolitics Nov 28, 2019 | 10:00 GMTNov 28, 2019
The U.S.-Mexican border is in some fundamental ways arbitrary. The line of demarcation defines political and military relationships, but does not define economic or cultural relationships. The borderlands -- and they run hundreds of miles deep into the United States at some points -- have extremely close cultural and economic links with Mexico. Where there are economic links, there always are movements of population. It is inherent.
On Geopolitics Nov 27, 2019 | 10:00 GMTNov 27, 2019
As President Macron sets out to helm a rudderless Europe, opportunity and opposition will beckon in equal measure.
On Security Nov 26, 2019 | 09:00 GMTNov 26, 2019
As it seeks to counter U.S. interests in Latin America, Russia is turning to an old playbook. But instead of arming Marxist groups with weapons, this time Moscow's arming anti-government protesters with rhetoric.
On Security Nov 19, 2019 | 09:00 GMTNov 19, 2019
Going away for the holidays? Here's how to have a safe trip.
On Geopolitics Nov 14, 2019 | 09:00 GMTNov 14, 2019
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's reforms have made him the new darling of the international community. But his government's dimming domestic popularity risks sending the country into rough political waters ahead of its 2020 election.
Videos
Videos
Videos Oct 18, 2019 | 20:44 GMTOct 18, 2019
Videos Oct 11, 2019 | 20:08 GMTOct 11, 2019
Videos Oct 7, 2019 | 15:09 GMTOct 7, 2019
In this short video Middle East and North Africa Analyst Ryan Bohl discusses three events to watch for this week.
Videos Sep 23, 2019 | 15:07 GMTSep 23, 2019
Videos Sep 9, 2019 | 15:16 GMTSep 9, 2019
Videos Sep 9, 2019 | 13:52 GMTSep 9, 2019
Stratfor explains Uzbekistan's struggle to maintain internal unity while balancing against its regional neighbors and external powers.
Videos Sep 3, 2019 | 00:32 GMTSep 3, 2019
In this short video South Asia Analyst Faisel Pervaiz discusses three events to watch for in the week.
Videos Aug 23, 2019 | 21:20 GMTAug 23, 2019
In this short video, Middle East and North Africa Analyst Emily Hawthorne discusses three events to watch for in the week.
Global Perspectives
Global Perspectives
Contributor Perspectives Dec 6, 2019 | 11:00 GMTDec 6, 2019
Beijing has made a point of publicizing legal changes since a Chinese scientist claimed to have genetically engineered twins last year, but it's not clear how effective the reforms will be without a full accounting of the scandal.
Partner Perspectives Dec 2, 2019 | 05:00 GMTDec 2, 2019
The Maduro regime's efforts to meddle in its political affairs of its Latin American neighbors fits neatly into Moscow's objectives.
Contributor Perspectives Nov 29, 2019 | 09:30 GMTNov 29, 2019
States, businesses and individuals, eager to avoid duties and political frictions and penalties, are increasingly using commercial transactions to disguise illicit money transfers.
Contributor Perspectives Nov 25, 2019 | 11:00 GMTNov 25, 2019
From Hong Kong to Chile to Lebanon, mass protests are breaking out as governments defend a status quo that many people increasingly reject.
Partner Perspectives Nov 21, 2019 | 11:00 GMTNov 21, 2019
Achieving the balance of prosperity and sustainability is a goal of nearly every country, but it takes stability and the right mix of policies to get the job done.
Contributor Perspectives Nov 20, 2019 | 09:30 GMTNov 20, 2019
Turkey's president faces the conundrum of trying to assuage the United States without angering the Russians.
By Sinan Ciddi
Contributor Perspectives Nov 14, 2019 | 16:20 GMTNov 14, 2019
Wedged between Poland and Lithuania, Kaliningrad is a Russian exclave -- even if it looks more to the west than it does to the east.
Contributor Perspectives Nov 13, 2019 | 16:40 GMTNov 13, 2019
The British experience in the 18th century offers a case in point for those who want to reap the benefits of transactionalism while avoiding the costs.
By Ian Morris
Contributor Perspectives Nov 12, 2019 | 10:00 GMTNov 12, 2019
Artificial intelligence is the next big disruptor, and the lines are unclear between national and corporate interests.
Partner Perspectives Nov 7, 2019 | 10:30 GMTNov 7, 2019
As anti-government protests spread like wildfire threatening the Islamic Republic’s allies and proxies, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei faces a dilemma: use Iran’s scarce resources to stabilize regional protests or leave them to their own devices and risk a fight with the IRGC.
Contributor Perspectives Nov 6, 2019 | 18:30 GMTNov 6, 2019
The controversy surrounding the journalist's death is complicating Saudi Arabia's foray into hosting global sporting events.
Contributor Perspectives Nov 1, 2019 | 10:00 GMTNov 1, 2019
To enable strategic foresight and informed decision-making, more and more businesses are establishing in-house geopolitical risk teams. Here's how such a team can provide actionable insights.
