Guidance Feb 23, 2019 | 19:06 GMTFeb 23, 2019
A review of the world's most pressing geopolitical events and insight into what the coming week will bring.
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Guidance Feb 23, 2019 | 14:28 GMTFeb 23, 2019
Stay informed about the significant meetings and events the Stratfor team is tracking.
Snapshots Feb 22, 2019 | 21:19 GMTFeb 22, 2019
A retired top general's acceptance of the opposition leader's presidency could pave the way for more officers to renounce the sitting government.
Snapshots Feb 22, 2019 | 20:10 GMTFeb 22, 2019
Two Feb. 21 attacks will force the government to shift its position from being apathetic about a remote insurgency to taking seriously a strategic threat to its development goals.
Snapshots Feb 21, 2019 | 23:11 GMTFeb 21, 2019
Despite the relief promised by the new currency measure, the Zimbabwean government will still face several economic challenges that will continue to fuel political instability.
Assessments Feb 21, 2019 | 13:00 GMTFeb 21, 2019
This map shows the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups and Amphibious Ready Groups.
Assessments Feb 21, 2019 | 10:00 GMTFeb 21, 2019
U.S. and EU lawmakers have pledged new sanctions against Moscow on a number of issues. That doesn't bode well for Russia-West relations in the year to come.
On Geopolitics Feb 21, 2019 | 10:00 GMTFeb 21, 2019
Nationalism has been creeping into the mainstream of many European countries for the past decade, but only now is it reaching Spain, in large part due to Catalonia's independence movement.
Contributor Perspectives Feb 20, 2019 | 11:00 GMTFeb 20, 2019
Turkey's president and his ruling party have branded next month's vote as crucial to Turkey's future, but their ability to control their country's fate without international help is diminishing.
By Sinan Ciddi
Assessments Feb 20, 2019 | 10:00 GMTFeb 20, 2019
But no matter who wins the next election, Israel will no longer be able to rely on many of its tried-and-true methods of navigating regional threats, such as unquestioning U.S. support.
Assessments
Guidance Feb 23, 2019 | 19:06 GMTFeb 23, 2019
A review of the world's most pressing geopolitical events and insight into what the coming week will bring.
Guidance Feb 23, 2019 | 14:28 GMTFeb 23, 2019
Stay informed about the significant meetings and events the Stratfor team is tracking.
Assessments Feb 22, 2019 | 11:00 GMTFeb 22, 2019
Countries like the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands and Palau enjoy a close treaty relationship with the United States, but the strategically located states are now on China's radar too.
Guidance Feb 22, 2019 | 10:30 GMTFeb 22, 2019
Even if the U.S.-backed effort on Feb. 23 to send humanitarian goods across the border into Venezuela fails, it will draw a hotter media spotlight to the country's political crisis.
Snapshots
Snapshots Feb 22, 2019 | 21:19 GMTFeb 22, 2019
A retired top general's acceptance of the opposition leader's presidency could pave the way for more officers to renounce the sitting government.
Snapshots Feb 22, 2019 | 20:10 GMTFeb 22, 2019
Two Feb. 21 attacks will force the government to shift its position from being apathetic about a remote insurgency to taking seriously a strategic threat to its development goals.
Snapshots Feb 21, 2019 | 23:11 GMTFeb 21, 2019
Despite the relief promised by the new currency measure, the Zimbabwean government will still face several economic challenges that will continue to fuel political instability.
Snapshots Feb 19, 2019 | 22:38 GMTFeb 19, 2019
As the noose of U.S. sanctions tightens, Iran looks for economic wiggle room through its partnership with China.
Columns
On Geopolitics Feb 21, 2019 | 10:00 GMTFeb 21, 2019
Nationalism has been creeping into the mainstream of many European countries for the past decade, but only now is it reaching Spain, in large part due to Catalonia's independence movement.
On Security Feb 19, 2019 | 06:30 GMTFeb 19, 2019
While spring breakers should be cautious, visitors have been relatively untouched by the worrying level of homicidal violence, largely spawned by cartel turf battles.
On Geopolitics Feb 14, 2019 | 23:07 GMTFeb 14, 2019
To understand how China got where it is today, we look back to when the country first opened its economy to the world over 40 years ago.
On Security Feb 12, 2019 | 10:00 GMTFeb 12, 2019
The coming presidential contest has thrown the country into a state of flux, threatening the political balance that has helped it contain its internal security threats.
By Ben West
Videos
Videos Feb 18, 2019 | 11:00 GMTFeb 18, 2019
In this short video, Stratfor South Asia Analyst Faisel Pervaiz discusses three events to watch for this week.
Videos Feb 11, 2019 | 11:00 GMTFeb 11, 2019
In this short video, Stratfor Middle East and North Africa Analyst Ryan Bohl discusses three events to watch for this week.
Videos Feb 4, 2019 | 11:00 GMTFeb 4, 2019
In this short video, Stratfor Senior Eurasia Analyst Eugene Chausovsky discusses three events to watch for this week.
Videos Jan 28, 2019 | 11:00 GMTJan 28, 2019
In this short video, Stratfor Senior Science and Technology Analyst Rebecca Keller discusses three events to watch for this week.
Global Perspectives
Contributor Perspectives Feb 20, 2019 | 11:00 GMTFeb 20, 2019
Turkey's president and his ruling party have branded next month's vote as crucial to Turkey's future, but their ability to control their country's fate without international help is diminishing.
By Sinan Ciddi
Partner Perspectives Feb 18, 2019 | 11:00 GMTFeb 18, 2019
Western cohesion on Iran and Arab-Israeli cooperation both seem stalled as headaches mount for Tehran.
Partner Perspectives Feb 13, 2019 | 12:00 GMTFeb 13, 2019
While China and Russia are not formal allies, the deepening of military relations between the two countries is real.
Contributor Perspectives Feb 11, 2019 | 10:00 GMTFeb 11, 2019
If the extradition case of Hakeem al-Araibi prompts sports fans to scrutinize FIFA and other governing bodies, they'll find no shortage of individuals connected with national governments.
