SnapshotsMay 25, 2018 | 18:48 GMTMay 25, 2018
The government is taking steps to incorporate the Federally Administered Tribal Areas, which is a rear base for some of Afghanistan's most violent militants.
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PodcastsMay 24, 2018 | 20:15 GMTMay 24, 2018
For more insight into the White House move to cancel the U.S.-North Korea summit on June 12, we sit down with Stratfor's Rodger Baker and Evan Rees in the podcast.
VideosMay 24, 2018 | 16:13 GMTMay 24, 2018
In this short video, Senior Vice President of Analysis Rodger Baker discusses the cancellation of the U.S.-North Korea Summit and what it means for North Korea.
AssessmentsMay 24, 2018 | 09:00 GMTMay 24, 2018
Poland has been leading the charge against the Nord Stream 2 pipeline between Russia and Germany. Now it has a new heavyweight in its corner: the United States.
AssessmentsMay 24, 2018 | 08:00 GMTMay 24, 2018
This map shows the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups and Amphibious Ready Groups.
On GeopoliticsMay 24, 2018 | 07:00 GMTMay 24, 2018
Italy's new ruling coalition will be hard-pressed to bring its proposals, some of which could lead to the eurozone's disintegration, to fruition. But the government will nevertheless put EU leaders in a difficult position.
SnapshotsMay 23, 2018 | 21:08 GMTMay 23, 2018
The success of a surprise coalition in Karnataka offers the opposition a promising way to challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 2019 national elections.
AssessmentsMay 23, 2018 | 09:00 GMTMay 23, 2018
As the global shipping industry recovers from a decadelong crunch, the sector's ability to steer through powerful geopolitical winds will determine how successful its recovery will be.
AssessmentsMay 23, 2018 | 08:00 GMTMay 23, 2018
Though a seemingly monolithic organization to outsiders, the Taliban actually comprise several competing factions -- a factor that makes the chances of securing peace in Afghanistan a whole lot harder.
SnapshotsMay 22, 2018 | 20:32 GMTMay 22, 2018
Uzbekistan is leaving behind years of isolationist foreign policy, spurring major powers such as Russia to gain an interest in greater security cooperation.
Assessments
AssessmentsMay 25, 2018 | 08:30 GMTMay 25, 2018
Shinzo Abe is seeking to build momentum toward resolving a decadeslong territorial dispute with Moscow. But circumstances, including the Japanese leader's own political troubles, don't bode well for a breakthrough.
AssessmentsMay 25, 2018 | 08:00 GMTMay 25, 2018
The European Union's new data privacy regulations have corporations around the world scrambling to adjust policies and meet higher standards. As legislation continues to roll out over the next several months, there will be several indicators for what businesses can expect.
GuidanceMay 24, 2018 | 20:22 GMTMay 24, 2018
Stratfor examines the crucial questions behind a White House proposal for a 25 percent import fee on cars, trucks and auto parts.
AssessmentsMay 24, 2018 | 09:00 GMTMay 24, 2018
Poland has been leading the charge against the Nord Stream 2 pipeline between Russia and Germany. Now it has a new heavyweight in its corner: the United States.
Columns
On GeopoliticsMay 24, 2018 | 07:00 GMTMay 24, 2018
Italy's new ruling coalition will be hard-pressed to bring its proposals, some of which could lead to the eurozone's disintegration, to fruition. But the government will nevertheless put EU leaders in a difficult position.
On SecurityMay 22, 2018 | 07:00 GMTMay 22, 2018
Over the course of nine days, terrorists have launched about a half-dozen attacks on police and churches. One bright spot in this mayhem: The attacks have been crude and poorly planned, limiting casualties.
On GeopoliticsMay 17, 2018 | 16:47 GMTMay 17, 2018
Israel is working to nail down U.S. support and weaken Russian resistance as it takes on the Islamic republic.
By Reva Goujon
On SecurityMay 15, 2018 | 10:00 GMTMay 15, 2018
In crafting plans to protect against terrorist and other assaults, businesses, schools and places of worship need to look beyond the widely cited dictum of "run, hide, fight."
Videos
VideosMay 24, 2018 | 16:13 GMTMay 24, 2018
In this short video, Senior Vice President of Analysis Rodger Baker discusses the cancellation of the U.S.-North Korea Summit and what it means for North Korea.
VideosMay 18, 2018 | 21:25 GMTMay 18, 2018
In this short video, Stratfor Middle East and North Africa Ryan Bohl discusses three events to watch for this week.
VideosMay 13, 2018 | 22:18 GMTMay 13, 2018
In this short video, Stratfor South Asia Analyst Faisel Pervaiz discusses three events to watch for this week.
VideosMay 10, 2018 | 17:51 GMTMay 10, 2018
In this short video Stratfor Senior Vice President of Strategic Analysis Rodger Baker discusses the significance of Singapore as the location for the U.S-North Korea Summit and what we can expect going forward.
Reflections
ReflectionsMay 22, 2018 | 17:26 GMTMay 22, 2018
President Moon Jae In visits Washington to try to manage U.S.-North Korean tensions and keep momentum building toward a Trump-Kim summit.
ReflectionsMay 16, 2018 | 14:39 GMTMay 16, 2018
The latest protests against Israel in Gaza come as some countries in the region, like Iran and Turkey, are seeking new opportunities to exert influence, while others, such as Saudi Arabia, see the Palestinian issue as a distraction from greater threats.
By Ryan Bohl
ReflectionsApr 24, 2018 | 18:12 GMTApr 24, 2018
Armenia's former president attempted a power grab, sparking days of protests. He resigned rather than confront the demonstrations with force, as he had done previously. Why? Ukraine.
ReflectionsApr 11, 2018 | 20:52 GMTApr 11, 2018
What started out as a talk shop for Asian business and political leaders in an obscure Chinese town has since become an important policy platform for Beijing. And as Xi Jinping's wide-ranging speech demonstrated, China's president has more than domestic policy on his mind.
Global Perspectives
Contributor PerspectivesMay 22, 2018 | 18:02 GMTMay 22, 2018
If Beijing and New Delhi fail to come up with a comprehensive system to manage the waterways they share, the repercussions could be devastating for the region, its inhabitants and its environment.
Contributor PerspectivesMay 21, 2018 | 07:00 GMTMay 21, 2018
Mexico City held its Olympics just days after a student massacre, a harbinger of the violence that continues to plague the country.
Contributor PerspectivesMay 17, 2018 | 15:48 GMTMay 17, 2018
The archduke's assassination set World War I in motion, with help from some conspiring geopolitical forces. More than 100 years later, the latest shifts in the global order could amplify the effects of the U.S. withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
Partner PerspectivesMay 17, 2018 | 09:00 GMTMay 17, 2018
As Israel commemorates the 70th anniversary of its independence, the prospects for a Palestinian state to coexist with it are dimmer than ever. Where does that leave the Palestinians?