Assessments Apr 23, 2019 | 10:30 GMTApr 23, 2019
As Beijing increases its ties in the Pacific subregion of Melanesia, Australia is forced to reckon with a more permanent Chinese presence on its doorstep.
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Snapshots Apr 22, 2019 | 20:37 GMTApr 22, 2019
The country's limited pool of potential extremists and a renewed Sri Lankan government focus on counterterrorism will limit jihadist militants' ability to launch a sustained campaign of attacks.
Guidance Apr 22, 2019 | 20:09 GMTApr 22, 2019
Washington's new bid to bring Tehran's oil exports to a grinding halt could have far-reaching effects, from creating a tighter oil market to putting the U.S. on a potential collision course with Turkey and China.
Snapshots Apr 22, 2019 | 19:56 GMTApr 22, 2019
Internal political opposition and external pressure mean the landslide victory for Volodymyr Zelenskiy won't easily translate into the ability to steer the country in another direction.
Guidance Apr 22, 2019 | 16:08 GMTApr 22, 2019
Stay informed about the significant meetings and events the Stratfor team is tracking.
Videos Apr 22, 2019 | 15:12 GMTApr 22, 2019
In this short video, Stratfor Middle East and North Africa Analyst Emily Hawthorne discusses three events to watch for this week.
Contributor Perspectives Apr 22, 2019 | 09:15 GMTApr 22, 2019
As the United States, China and Russia increasingly compete for strategic advantage, the number of countries in the gray zone between war and peace will grow. This will prompt arguments for hands-on engagement in stability operations, even as Washington draws back from such engagements.
By Jeff Goodson
Assessments Apr 22, 2019 | 09:00 GMTApr 22, 2019
Despite the outsized attention the caravans have drawn, they are just one of many factors that have contributed to the crisis unfolding along the border with Mexico.
Guidance Apr 20, 2019 | 17:13 GMTApr 20, 2019
A review of the world's most pressing geopolitical events and insight into what the coming week will bring.
Snapshots Apr 19, 2019 | 20:31 GMTApr 19, 2019
Starved for legitimacy, the Islamic State has claimed an attack on Congolese soldiers, but the ambush doesn't necessarily presage a new jihadist front in Central Africa.
Assessments
Guidance Apr 24, 2019 | 22:28 GMTApr 24, 2019
The U.S. and China are drawing most of Pyongyang's attention, but Kim Jong Un's trip to Russia shows that North Korea doesn't lack for diplomatic alternatives.
Assessments Apr 24, 2019 | 09:00 GMTApr 24, 2019
With Washington taking its toughest line against Tehran since 1979, the Islamic republic is struggling to come up with a suitable response.
Assessments Apr 23, 2019 | 10:30 GMTApr 23, 2019
As Beijing increases its ties in the Pacific subregion of Melanesia, Australia is forced to reckon with a more permanent Chinese presence on its doorstep.
Guidance Apr 22, 2019 | 20:09 GMTApr 22, 2019
Washington's new bid to bring Tehran's oil exports to a grinding halt could have far-reaching effects, from creating a tighter oil market to putting the U.S. on a potential collision course with Turkey and China.
Snapshots
Snapshots Apr 22, 2019 | 20:37 GMTApr 22, 2019
The country's limited pool of potential extremists and a renewed Sri Lankan government focus on counterterrorism will limit jihadist militants' ability to launch a sustained campaign of attacks.
Snapshots Apr 22, 2019 | 19:56 GMTApr 22, 2019
Internal political opposition and external pressure mean the landslide victory for Volodymyr Zelenskiy won't easily translate into the ability to steer the country in another direction.
Snapshots Apr 19, 2019 | 20:31 GMTApr 19, 2019
Starved for legitimacy, the Islamic State has claimed an attack on Congolese soldiers, but the ambush doesn't necessarily presage a new jihadist front in Central Africa.
Snapshots Apr 19, 2019 | 19:47 GMTApr 19, 2019
The death of a reporter during a violent riot in Londonderry shows that sectarian extremism in the region, while limited, is alive. And it's revived worries about a hard Irish border.
Columns
On Security Apr 23, 2019 | 10:00 GMTApr 23, 2019
Stratfor's vice president of tactical analysis dissects a series of recent attacks in Northern Ireland to determine just how capable the New Irish Republican Army really is.
On Geopolitics Apr 18, 2019 | 09:00 GMTApr 18, 2019
As more countries take steps to develop the ability to wage war in space, the resulting orbital debris threatens every aspect of modern life.
By Omar Lamrani
On Stratfor Apr 17, 2019 | 19:59 GMTApr 17, 2019
As of today, the old Stratfor mobile application will no longer be available. However, the improved Stratfor App for Android and iOS provides users with an enhanced Stratfor experience.
On Security Apr 16, 2019 | 10:00 GMTApr 16, 2019
Avoiding all risk will keep a company safe -- but not particularly profitable. Instead, firms must work to mitigate the threats that are part of the cost of doing business.
Videos
Videos Apr 22, 2019 | 15:12 GMTApr 22, 2019
In this short video, Stratfor Middle East and North Africa Analyst Emily Hawthorne discusses three events to watch for this week.
Videos Apr 15, 2019 | 13:15 GMTApr 15, 2019
In this short video, Stratfor Editorial Director Benjamin Sheen discusses three events to watch for this week.
Videos Apr 8, 2019 | 15:16 GMTApr 8, 2019
In this short video, Stratfor Middle East and North Africa Analyst Ryan Bohl discusses three events to watch for this week.
Videos Apr 1, 2019 | 14:12 GMTApr 1, 2019
In this short video, Stratfor Global Security Analyst Thomas Abi-Hanna discusses three events to watch for this week.
Global Perspectives
Partner Perspectives Apr 24, 2019 | 10:00 GMTApr 24, 2019
More spending, low growth and recurring deficits are not a recipe for long-term economic sustainability, but this concoction may be a necessary pill for Gulf states to swallow as the hard work of economic reform sets in.
Contributor Perspectives Apr 22, 2019 | 09:15 GMTApr 22, 2019
As the United States, China and Russia increasingly compete for strategic advantage, the number of countries in the gray zone between war and peace will grow. This will prompt arguments for hands-on engagement in stability operations, even as Washington draws back from such engagements.
By Jeff Goodson
Partner Perspectives Apr 19, 2019 | 10:00 GMTApr 19, 2019
The U.S. and its NATO allies are looking for new ways to deter Russian aggression against the Baltic states. But policymakers and defense planners have yet to agree on Moscow's intentions in the region.
Contributor Perspectives Apr 17, 2019 | 16:22 GMTApr 17, 2019
A group of friends in North Carolina reacted to the fatal shooting of three Muslim college students the best way they knew how: by getting to know their Muslim neighbors.
