Guidance Dec 15, 2018 | 19:55 GMTDec 15, 2018
A review of the world's most pressing geopolitical events and insight into what the coming week will bring.
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Guidance Dec 15, 2018 | 14:47 GMTDec 15, 2018
Stay informed about the significant meetings and events the Stratfor team is tracking.
Snapshots Dec 14, 2018 | 00:12 GMTDec 14, 2018
The detentions, an apparent pressure tactic over the arrest of a Huawei executive at Washington's behest, leave Ottawa with tricky decisions.
Snapshots Dec 13, 2018 | 21:05 GMTDec 13, 2018
Yemen's bloody civil war is by no means done, but recent talks between the Houthis and the internationally recognized government have left the door open to reduced hostilities.
Snapshots Dec 13, 2018 | 20:24 GMTDec 13, 2018
U.S. national security adviser John Bolton has given the broad strokes -- but precious few details -- of a new strategy designed to promote America's interests.
Assessments Dec 13, 2018 | 12:00 GMTDec 13, 2018
This map shows the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups and Amphibious Ready Groups.
Guidance Dec 13, 2018 | 00:35 GMTDec 13, 2018
The suggestion that Russia could base strategic bombers in Venezuela is part of the ongoing feud between Moscow and Washington.
Contributor Perspectives Dec 12, 2018 | 15:31 GMTDec 12, 2018
By ordinary measures, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling party would find itself in a precarious position ahead of local elections in March. But these are not ordinary times in Turkey.
By Sinan Ciddi
Assessments Dec 12, 2018 | 11:00 GMTDec 12, 2018
The desert kingdom is eager to diversify its economy away from oil, but all the money in the world might not be enough to get the ball rolling next year.
Snapshots Dec 11, 2018 | 22:06 GMTDec 11, 2018
The Bharatiya Janata Party's multiple defeats could bode ill for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious reform plans after nationwide elections in April 2019.
Assessments
Guidance Dec 15, 2018 | 19:55 GMTDec 15, 2018
A review of the world's most pressing geopolitical events and insight into what the coming week will bring.
Guidance Dec 15, 2018 | 14:47 GMTDec 15, 2018
Stay informed about the significant meetings and events the Stratfor team is tracking.
Assessments Dec 14, 2018 | 11:00 GMTDec 14, 2018
New Delhi is trying to hold on to its Iranian oil imports and avoid angering Washington, which has become its most important strategic partner.
Assessments Dec 13, 2018 | 12:00 GMTDec 13, 2018
This map shows the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups and Amphibious Ready Groups.
Snapshots
Snapshots Dec 14, 2018 | 00:12 GMTDec 14, 2018
The detentions, an apparent pressure tactic over the arrest of a Huawei executive at Washington's behest, leave Ottawa with tricky decisions.
Snapshots Dec 13, 2018 | 21:05 GMTDec 13, 2018
Yemen's bloody civil war is by no means done, but recent talks between the Houthis and the internationally recognized government have left the door open to reduced hostilities.
Snapshots Dec 13, 2018 | 20:24 GMTDec 13, 2018
U.S. national security adviser John Bolton has given the broad strokes -- but precious few details -- of a new strategy designed to promote America's interests.
Snapshots Dec 11, 2018 | 22:06 GMTDec 11, 2018
The Bharatiya Janata Party's multiple defeats could bode ill for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious reform plans after nationwide elections in April 2019.
Columns
On Geopolitics Dec 13, 2018 | 05:00 GMTDec 13, 2018
For 2019, Stratfor has forecast the continuation of problems between Russia and the West, a marriage of convenience between Moscow and China and more. But what do Russians think about all of this? We set off to find out.
On Security Dec 11, 2018 | 12:30 GMTDec 11, 2018
From the machinations of Russia and China to the activities of Iran, see what threats to companies and individuals are popping on our security radar for the year to come.
On Geopolitics Dec 6, 2018 | 11:00 GMTDec 6, 2018
The Trump administration has broadened the scope of economic sanctions like no other U.S. administration in history, and the rest of the world can do little about it -- for now.
By Matthew Bey
On Security Dec 4, 2018 | 10:00 GMTDec 4, 2018
From China to Israel, companies are finding that corporate decisions can't escape territorial squabbles or foreign policy disputes.
By Ben West
Videos
Videos Dec 10, 2018 | 11:00 GMTDec 10, 2018
In this short video, Stratfor Editorial Director Benjamin Sheen discusses four events to watch for this week.
Videos Dec 3, 2018 | 11:00 GMTDec 3, 2018
In this short video, Stratfor South Asia Analyst Faisel Pervaiz discusses three events to watch for this week.
Videos Nov 19, 2018 | 11:00 GMTNov 19, 2018
In this short video, Stratfor Asia-Pacific Analyst Evan Rees discusses three events to watch for this week.
Videos Nov 12, 2018 | 17:02 GMTNov 12, 2018
In this short video, Stratfor Middle East and North Africa Analyst Analyst Ryan Bohl discusses four events to watch for this week.
Global Perspectives
Contributor Perspectives Dec 12, 2018 | 15:31 GMTDec 12, 2018
By ordinary measures, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling party would find itself in a precarious position ahead of local elections in March. But these are not ordinary times in Turkey.
By Sinan Ciddi
Contributor Perspectives Dec 7, 2018 | 06:00 GMTDec 7, 2018
There is no deeper strategic thinking behind Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative beyond an invitation to solve problems, some of its supporters insist. That such a massive investment would not be part of a larger design defies belief -- and history.
By Ian Morris
Contributor Perspectives Dec 5, 2018 | 09:15 GMTDec 5, 2018
From baseball's global presence to soccer's local traditions, and from the Olympic legacy of the Cold War to athletes as protesters, here are some recommendations for your geopolitics of sports library.
Partner Perspectives Dec 1, 2018 | 11:00 GMTDec 1, 2018
The extraordinary profits earned during the war provided the initial capital for several Indian industrial groups that would become dominant in the years to independence.
