A review of the world's most pressing geopolitical events and insight into what the coming week will bring.
Stay informed about the significant meetings and events the Stratfor team is tracking.
Washington and Ankara's deal to temporarily halt the fighting in northeastern Syria provides more questions than answers, suggesting the truce is unlikely to endure.
A landmark Indian Supreme Court decision due by Nov. 17 could advance a core goal of the Hindu nationalist movement at the cost of exacerbating Hindu-Muslim tensions.
To prevent the collapse of its electrical grid, the country's power utility has ordered shutoffs, complicating the government's efforts at reform.
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.
A league executive's foray into the Hong Kong protest issue exposed the political costs of operating in the world's largest market.
From a lack of cooperation among big economies to worries about future funding, the IMF has plenty of cause for concern at its yearly meetings.
Social and economic grievances in Iraq open possibilities for positive Gulf Arab engagement and investment.
In contrast to its rapid military advances in northern Syria, Turkey is finding it slow going in the court of international public opinion.
By Sinan Ciddi
A review of the world's most pressing geopolitical events and insight into what the coming week will bring.
Stay informed about the significant meetings and events the Stratfor team is tracking.
Violent demonstrations in Catalonia will continue, and will be fueled by additional legal developments.
The incident demonstrated the military might of the Sinaloa cartel in its core area of operations.
A landmark Indian Supreme Court decision due by Nov. 17 could advance a core goal of the Hindu nationalist movement at the cost of exacerbating Hindu-Muslim tensions.
London and Brussels have finally hammered out a deal to avoid a no-deal Brexit. Now, however, comes the hard part: getting the House of Commons to sign on.
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.
From a lack of cooperation among big economies to worries about future funding, the IMF has plenty of cause for concern at its yearly meetings.
Washington and Ankara's deal to temporarily halt the fighting in northeastern Syria provides more questions than answers, suggesting the truce is unlikely to endure.
To prevent the collapse of its electrical grid, the country's power utility has ordered shutoffs, complicating the government's efforts at reform.
If Israeli forces were responsible, it would fit into a pattern of a more robust and increasingly expansive effort by Israel against Iran and its allies.
With Washington's hasty retreat from northern Syria upending the regional balance, Turkish and Syrian forces could soon come to blows.
Negotiators announced Oct. 11 that they have an initial agreement in the works. It's a positive step forward, but as with previous cease-fires in the U.S.-China trade war, disagreements over the details could again dash hopes.
The U.S. Congress and the European Union are threatening to punish Ankara for its military operation against the Kurds in northeastern Syria. It's a price Turkey appears willing to pay.
The Ukrainian president is facing familiar obstacles as he seeks to withdraw forces from eastern Ukraine and implement a political settlement for the separatist region.
A hike in fuel subsidies has ignited a brushfire of protest that could engulf President Lenin Moreno's administration, opening the door for the return of a populist leader.
While intended to safeguard its power, Beijing's renewed nationalist agenda risks leaving it with less room to govern and more enemies to contend with.
Detecting and interdicting the attack cycle to prevent an incident is always better than reacting to an attack in progress.
'One country, two systems' was always little more than a useful fiction for Beijing: Hong Kong is a piece of China, and its eventual integration with the mainland is inevitable.
By Rodger Baker
Given the appetite for drugs in the United States, the influx of low-priced, high-quality methamphetamine from Mexico is unlikely to abate anytime soon.
A mutual desire to end their long conflict makes an agreement a matter of when, not if. But long-lasting stability will only happen after the insurgents come to terms with the Afghan government.
Mexico's government can never kill or capture enough cartel bosses to stem the country's breathtaking levels of violence. If it truly gets tough on corruption and earns locals' trust, though, it could begin to make some headway.
Huge problems, from government infighting to rampant corruption, skyrocketing unemployment and more, have beset South Africa. More worryingly for the country, the ruling ANC has few ideas how to solve the mess.
A recent indictment in New York reveals details of the terrorist skills training given to a man who later became a U.S. citizen, raising the possibility that other operatives may remain undetected.
In this short video Middle East and North Africa Analyst Ryan Bohl discusses three events to watch for this week.
Stratfor explains Uzbekistan's struggle to maintain internal unity while balancing against its regional neighbors and external powers.
In this short video South Asia Analyst Faisel Pervaiz discusses three events to watch for in the week.
In this short video, Middle East and North Africa Analyst Emily Hawthorne discusses three events to watch for in the week.
In this short video, Middle East and North Africa Analyst Ryan Bohl discusses three events to watch for in the week.
A league executive's foray into the Hong Kong protest issue exposed the political costs of operating in the world's largest market.
Social and economic grievances in Iraq open possibilities for positive Gulf Arab engagement and investment.
In contrast to its rapid military advances in northern Syria, Turkey is finding it slow going in the court of international public opinion.
By Sinan Ciddi
The government recently pushed out a U.N. anti-corruption commission and signed an asylum agreement with the U.S. A failure to pursue corruption will exacerbate the conditions that drive Guatemalans north, and further anger the White House.
Each member state contributes revenue to the European Union's budget, but it's been argued that not every country is pulling its weight.
With heightened tensions in the Persian Gulf, it may be time for the region's Arab states to recalibrate their security arrangements, and Asian countries -- which are the region's main economic partners -- could play a role.
The arrest of the former presidential candidate and first lady will have the incoming administration treading carefully to find a workable cure for Guatemala's electoral sickness.
Hezbollah's pretext for keeping its arsenal is to liberate Lebanese territory. An Israeli withdrawal from Shebaa Farms would force Hezbollah to prove its intent if nothing else.
The West sees two geostrategic questions regarding China: adapt to its growing strength or confront it? Future historians might see recent Western behavior toward China as something else entirely.
By Ian Morris
It's geopolitics, not business opportunities, that makes Asian leaders seek meetings with Vladimir Putin.
By Artyom Lukin
For years, Turkey's ruling party has marginalized Kurdish voters. Now, Istanbul's new mayor and his political party sense an opportunity to reach out to the community.
By Sinan Ciddi
The country's prosperity and growth depend on a critical resource it increasingly mismanages.
