Snapshots Sep 20, 2019 | 20:30 GMTSep 20, 2019
Even if Saudi Arabia does not hit its goals for restoring production capacity after last week's Iranian assault, it may be able to ensure production returns to pre-attack levels of 9.8 million bpd.
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Graphics Sep 19, 2019 | 15:13 GMTSep 19, 2019
The Sept. 14 attacks left the world scrambling to offset the sharp loss of Saudi oil production. And now, emerging evidence of Iranian involvement could invoke a U.S. response.
Assessments Sep 19, 2019 | 10:00 GMTSep 19, 2019
This map shows the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups and Amphibious Ready Groups.
Assessments Sep 19, 2019 | 09:30 GMTSep 19, 2019
Tehran has threatened for years that if U.S. sanctions stymied its oil flows, it would halt the region's energy exports in response. Iran is now demonstrating its willingness to follow through -- highlighting how little Saudi Arabia can do to stop it.
On Geopolitics Sep 19, 2019 | 09:00 GMTSep 19, 2019
Historical, geographic and other patterns may grant insight into coming events, but they’re by no means a crystal ball when it comes to forecasting.
By Rodger Baker
Contributor Perspectives Sep 18, 2019 | 18:02 GMTSep 18, 2019
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
Snapshots Sep 17, 2019 | 21:01 GMTSep 17, 2019
Saudi Aramco may in fact be able to get most of its production back online in short order, but additional strikes on Saudi oil and gas infrastructure cannot be ruled out.
Guidance Sep 17, 2019 | 15:17 GMTSep 17, 2019
Stay informed about the significant meetings and events the Stratfor team is tracking.
Guidance Sep 17, 2019 | 10:00 GMTSep 17, 2019
Even if the United States resumes peace talks, putting an end to the 18-year conflict will ultimately depend on whether the Taliban and the Afghan government can reach a lasting cease-fire.
On Security Sep 17, 2019 | 09:00 GMTSep 17, 2019
Security departments can stay ahead of would-be assailants by preparing for tomorrow's threat -- rather than guarding against yesterday's attack.
Assessments
Assessments
Guidance Sep 20, 2019 | 18:56 GMTSep 20, 2019
The Sept. 14 attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure have laid bare the massive disruptions that conflict in the Middle East can cause, raising several critical questions for companies and regional and global powers.
Assessments Sep 20, 2019 | 18:39 GMTSep 20, 2019
Southeast Asian countries stand to gain -- or lose -- the most from Beijing and Washington's escalating trade tensions. Some have benefited more than others, but all are at risk of taking an economic hit.
Reflections Sep 19, 2019 | 21:35 GMTSep 19, 2019
With its apparent attack on Saudi oil facilities, Iran has decided that maximum provocation is the only palatable antidote to the U.S.'s maximum pressure.
Assessments Sep 19, 2019 | 10:00 GMTSep 19, 2019
This map shows the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups and Amphibious Ready Groups.
Assessments Sep 19, 2019 | 10:00 GMTSep 19, 2019
With Aden now under separatists' control, the latest flare-up of north-south violence risks distracting from the anti-Houthi front in Yemen, while fueling intra-southern conflict and jihadist attacks.
Assessments Sep 19, 2019 | 09:30 GMTSep 19, 2019
Tehran has threatened for years that if U.S. sanctions stymied its oil flows, it would halt the region's energy exports in response. Iran is now demonstrating its willingness to follow through -- highlighting how little Saudi Arabia can do to stop it.
Guidance Sep 17, 2019 | 15:17 GMTSep 17, 2019
Stay informed about the significant meetings and events the Stratfor team is tracking.
Guidance Sep 17, 2019 | 10:00 GMTSep 17, 2019
Even if the United States resumes peace talks, putting an end to the 18-year conflict will ultimately depend on whether the Taliban and the Afghan government can reach a lasting cease-fire.
Snapshots
Snapshots
Snapshots Sep 20, 2019 | 20:30 GMTSep 20, 2019
Even if Saudi Arabia does not hit its goals for restoring production capacity after last week's Iranian assault, it may be able to ensure production returns to pre-attack levels of 9.8 million bpd.
Snapshots Sep 17, 2019 | 21:01 GMTSep 17, 2019
Saudi Aramco may in fact be able to get most of its production back online in short order, but additional strikes on Saudi oil and gas infrastructure cannot be ruled out.
Snapshots Sep 12, 2019 | 21:46 GMTSep 12, 2019
Small concessions from both sides come ahead of a meeting between top negotiators. Whether the progress continues will depend on the outcome of their discussions.
Snapshots Sep 10, 2019 | 20:43 GMTSep 10, 2019
Russia has been popping up around Africa in recent years. In its most recent foray, it's sent military forces to Mozambique -- a land of energy promise and militant peril.
Snapshots Sep 9, 2019 | 21:33 GMTSep 9, 2019
Citing recent militant attacks, the U.S. president has halted peace talks with the Taliban. That doesn't mean, though, that the door is closed to progress.
Snapshots Sep 6, 2019 | 17:51 GMTSep 6, 2019
Iran has suspended all of its nuclear research and development commitments, hoping that this time it might finally prompt financial relief from Europe.
Snapshots Aug 30, 2019 | 19:08 GMTAug 30, 2019
As negotiations continue, the president affirms a smaller, but continuing U.S. presence in the country, a position at odds with Taliban demands.
Snapshots Aug 29, 2019 | 19:09 GMTAug 29, 2019
The announcement sets the stage for increasing security risks in Colombia and further fraying of ties with Venezuela.
Columns
Columns
On Geopolitics Sep 19, 2019 | 09:00 GMTSep 19, 2019
Historical, geographic and other patterns may grant insight into coming events, but they’re by no means a crystal ball when it comes to forecasting.
By Rodger Baker
On Security Sep 17, 2019 | 09:00 GMTSep 17, 2019
Security departments can stay ahead of would-be assailants by preparing for tomorrow's threat -- rather than guarding against yesterday's attack.
On Geopolitics Sep 12, 2019 | 08:00 GMTSep 12, 2019
With Iran refusing to capitulate to U.S. sanctions, President Trump is considering doubling down on his campaign of maximum pressure. That, however, will only start a new cycle in their standoff.
By Reva Goujon
On Security Sep 10, 2019 | 09:00 GMTSep 10, 2019
Despite the losses suffered by the core al Qaeda and Islamic State groups in recent years, local franchise groups and grassroots terrorists continue to fuel jihadist wars around the world.
On Geopolitics Sep 5, 2019 | 09:15 GMTSep 5, 2019
The world's northernmost frontier has taken on a renewed significance for the countries that have the most to lose, and gain, from the Arctic's melting ice and shifting political order.
By Rodger Baker
On Security Sep 3, 2019 | 09:00 GMTSep 3, 2019
The employees with access to companies' most important information are also often the most underpaid and overlooked, making them a prime target for those engaged in espionage.
On Geopolitics Aug 29, 2019 | 09:00 GMTAug 29, 2019
For Modi and his nationalist ruling party, the political benefits of an Indian Kashmir ultimately outweigh the risks of escalating New Delhi's decadeslong territorial dispute with Pakistan.
On Security Aug 27, 2019 | 10:00 GMTAug 27, 2019
Some of its violent actions - and the musings of the president - notwithstanding, antifa is not a terrorist group. In fact, it's not a group at all, but that doesn't mean it's not dangerous.
Videos
Videos
Videos Sep 9, 2019 | 15:16 GMTSep 9, 2019
Videos Sep 9, 2019 | 13:52 GMTSep 9, 2019
Stratfor explains Uzbekistan's struggle to maintain internal unity while balancing against its regional neighbors and external powers.
Videos Sep 3, 2019 | 00:32 GMTSep 3, 2019
In this short video South Asia Analyst Faisel Pervaiz discusses three events to watch for in the week.
Videos Aug 23, 2019 | 21:20 GMTAug 23, 2019
In this short video, Middle East and North Africa Analyst Emily Hawthorne discusses three events to watch for in the week.
Videos Aug 19, 2019 | 14:07 GMTAug 19, 2019
In this short video, Middle East and North Africa Analyst Ryan Bohl discusses three events to watch for in the week.
Videos Jul 29, 2019 | 11:00 GMTJul 29, 2019
In this short video, South Asia Analyst Faisel Pervaiz discusses three events to watch for in the week.
Videos Jul 22, 2019 | 14:16 GMTJul 22, 2019
In this short video, Editorial Director Benjamin Sheen discusses three events to watch for in the week.
Videos Jul 15, 2019 | 17:13 GMTJul 15, 2019
In this short video, Middle East and North Africa Analyst Emily Hawthorne discusses three events to watch for in the week.
Global Perspectives
Global Perspectives
Contributor Perspectives Sep 18, 2019 | 18:02 GMTSep 18, 2019
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
Contributor Perspectives Sep 12, 2019 | 09:00 GMTSep 12, 2019
It's geopolitics, not business opportunities, that makes Asian leaders seek meetings with Vladimir Putin.
By Artyom Lukin
Contributor Perspectives Sep 5, 2019 | 09:30 GMTSep 5, 2019
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
Contributor Perspectives Sep 3, 2019 | 10:00 GMTSep 3, 2019
The country's prosperity and growth depend on a critical resource it increasingly mismanages.
Contributor Perspectives Aug 30, 2019 | 09:00 GMTAug 30, 2019
Georgia's neo-Nazi movement is growing fast, whether thanks to indifference or connivance on the part of the country's political and ecclesiastical authorities.
Partner Perspectives Aug 29, 2019 | 10:00 GMTAug 29, 2019
Revolutionary credentials and long political experience positioned the leader to nurture the country's fledgling democracy.
Partner Perspectives Aug 26, 2019 | 10:00 GMTAug 26, 2019
The heightened interest in cryptocurrencies across the Gulf is taking place alongside global efforts to both regulate digital assets and attract cryptocurrency firms.
Contributor Perspectives Aug 23, 2019 | 10:00 GMTAug 23, 2019
Worries about nuclear war increase whenever tensions between India and Pakistan heat up. Perhaps an answer to such concerns lies in a rarely posed query: What do the people of Kashmir want?
Partner Perspectives Aug 22, 2019 | 10:00 GMTAug 22, 2019
Since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, the world has seen its population and the need for natural resources boom.
Contributor Perspectives Aug 21, 2019 | 19:28 GMTAug 21, 2019
A transition is underway as digital currencies move slowly into the mainstream. Some case studies offer clues where the shift is headed and what threats bitcoin, Libra and other systems might pose or what benefits they might bring.
Partner Perspectives Aug 16, 2019 | 10:00 GMTAug 16, 2019
China’s tech prowess offers business opportunities – but also security concerns – for Southeast Asian nations. So how will the United States respond?
Contributor Perspectives Aug 12, 2019 | 09:30 GMTAug 12, 2019
The loss of trust between the United States and Turkey is real and will be hard to reestablish in any substantive form in the near future.
By Sinan Ciddi
