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.
A look at what the coming week will bring -- and a list of recommended Stratfor articles from the week that was.
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.
Russian and Ukrainian negotiators will meet at the Normandy summit, but the considerable distance between the two sides will be difficult to bridge.
Three-and-a-half years after they voted to leave the EU, Britons will head to general elections for polls that might finally bring an end to the U.K.'s Brexit saga.
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.
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.
In this episode of the Stratfor Pen and Sword podcast, host Fred Burton sits down with best-selling author and former U.S. Army Special Forces officer, Brad Taylor.
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.
With an increasingly cash-strapped and hungry citizenry, the survival of Zimbabwe's current government will hinge heavily on keeping its security forces paid and happy. Though doing so will be no easy feat given the country's depleted reserves.
A tumultuous run-up to the late 2020 vote and a more fragmented postelection government could inhibit reforms that would draw more foreign capital, giving China room to amplify its influence over its southern neighbor.
Algeria's powers that be are set to force through a presidential election on Dec. 12. Whether the public buys into it is up in the air.
Buenos Aires has again racked up huge levels of debt without fixing the problems underpinning its chronic economic malaise. And the country's new populist government risks only making matters worse.
A look at what the coming week will bring -- and a list of recommended Stratfor articles from the week that was.
Three-and-a-half years after they voted to leave the EU, Britons will head to general elections for polls that might finally bring an end to the U.K.'s Brexit saga.
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.
With an increasingly cash-strapped and hungry citizenry, the survival of Zimbabwe's current government will hinge heavily on keeping its security forces paid and happy. Though doing so will be no easy feat given the country's depleted reserves.
Stay informed about the significant meetings and events the Stratfor team is tracking.
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.
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.
Russian and Ukrainian negotiators will meet at the Normandy summit, but the considerable distance between the two sides will be difficult to bridge.
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.
With popular unrest engulfing countries across the continent, Brazil's president is rethinking the pace of far-reaching economic reforms.
Adel Abdul-Mahdi's departure will satisfy one demand of the protest movement, but it still fails to address the deeper political and economic grievances fueling the country's widespread unrest.
Although South Korea has decided not to rip up an intel-sharing deal with Japan, the U.S. allies are still a long way off from ending their trade standoff.
A White House policy decision puts Israel a step closer to annexing land and settlements to its east. Doing so, however, would risk setting back its recent regional outreach.
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.
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.
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.
As President Macron sets out to helm a rudderless Europe, opportunity and opposition will beckon in equal measure.
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.
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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.
Riyadh's recruitment of insiders at Twitter to spy on dissidents proves corporations have to do a whole lot more than keep their cybersecurity up to date in thwarting hostile actors.
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.
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.
The Maduro regime's efforts to meddle in its political affairs of its Latin American neighbors fits neatly into Moscow's objectives.
States, businesses and individuals, eager to avoid duties and political frictions and penalties, are increasingly using commercial transactions to disguise illicit money transfers.
From Hong Kong to Chile to Lebanon, mass protests are breaking out as governments defend a status quo that many people increasingly reject.
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.
Turkey's president faces the conundrum of trying to assuage the United States without angering the Russians.
By Sinan Ciddi
Wedged between Poland and Lithuania, Kaliningrad is a Russian exclave -- even if it looks more to the west than it does to the east.
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
Artificial intelligence is the next big disruptor, and the lines are unclear between national and corporate interests.
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.
The controversy surrounding the journalist's death is complicating Saudi Arabia's foray into hosting global sporting events.
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.
