Reassessing the Risk of Escalation in East Ukraine

This map shows the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups and Amphibious Ready Groups.

Corruption, funding gaps and political pressure will make it difficult for Africa’s largest carbon emitter to significantly cut its reliance on coal.

Stalled talks with the country’s deposed civilian leaders, mass protests and unrelenting international pressure may force the military to reach a political compromise.

The country’s precarious financial position could cast doubt on the entire creditworthiness of sub-Saharan Africa.

Despite the recent confirmation of U.S. troops in Taiwan, China is still more likely to seek military reunification in the long term, not the short term.

The takeover will likely trigger months of violent unrest, threatening the country’s transition to civilian rule and, in turn, its access to international financial aid.

The Chinese e-commerce giant’s entrance into chip design for cloud computing is a step forward for Beijing's semiconductor ambitions, but may result in U.S. restrictions.

Moscow’s response to the Western alliance’s expulsion of Russian diplomats is aimed at undermining transatlantic unity and deterring additional U.S. sanctions.

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.

Technology has driven a number of recent major energy finds, but discovery does not always mean that production will follow.