Ibrahim Mohamed Solih upset the sitting president to win the Maldives' recent elections. Beyond the Indian Ocean archipelago, the result could have profound effects on the rivalry between India and China.
It's still unclear who was behind the recent assault on a military parade, but Iranian officials have pointed the finger at rivals such as the United States and Saudi Arabia for backing local separatist groups.
Stay informed about the significant meetings and events the Stratfor team is tracking.
In this short video, Stratfor Eurasia Analyst Eugene Chausovsky discusses three events to watch for this week.
A review of the world's most pressing geopolitical events and insight into what the coming week will bring.
For Riyadh, the $10 billion investment represents a commercially viable alternative to a direct bailout as Islamabad struggles with a worsening foreign exchange crisis.
Farming could offer young people in rural parts of the continent a vital economic opportunity that could help curb migration, if only governments would invest in the sector.
An EU representative stressed that the Continental proposal is not a reaction to China's Belt and Road Initiative.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has overcome scandals to secure a victory as the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, meaning he'll be able to pursue his major policy goals for the next 3 years.
This map shows the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups and Amphibious Ready Groups.
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Four years on, the ground battle in eastern Ukraine is showing no signs of abating. And now, a new theater may be opening: the Sea of Azov.
Facing pressure to open up its auto market to foreign competition -- as automakers in Asia, Europe and North America look for new export destinations under the threat of higher U.S. import fees -- Beijing is working to reduce overcapacity and strengthen local brands.
A review of the world's most pressing geopolitical events and insight into what the coming week will bring.
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih upset the sitting president to win the Maldives' recent elections. Beyond the Indian Ocean archipelago, the result could have profound effects on the rivalry between India and China.
It's still unclear who was behind the recent assault on a military parade, but Iranian officials have pointed the finger at rivals such as the United States and Saudi Arabia for backing local separatist groups.
For Riyadh, the $10 billion investment represents a commercially viable alternative to a direct bailout as Islamabad struggles with a worsening foreign exchange crisis.
An EU representative stressed that the Continental proposal is not a reaction to China's Belt and Road Initiative.
The United States is debating the organizational future of the new Space Force, but the bigger question centers on the future of war beyond the planet's frontiers.
By Omar Lamrani
Pyongyang isn't just thinking about a quick return when conducting cyberattacks, choosing instead to practice patience
By Ben West
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.
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.
In this short video, Stratfor Eurasia Analyst Eugene Chausovsky discusses three events to watch for this week.
In this short video, Stratfor South Asia Analyst Faisel Pervaiz discusses three events to watch for this week.
In this short video, Stratfor Middle East and North Africa Analyst Analyst Emily Hawthorne discusses three events to watch for this week.
Farming could offer young people in rural parts of the continent a vital economic opportunity that could help curb migration, if only governments would invest in the sector.
The Moscow-sponsored International Army Games attract soldiers from around the world to face off in a raucous celebration of military skills.
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
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
