SnapshotsJun 20, 2018 | 20:39 GMTJun 20, 2018
Eritrea's president has finally acknowledged Ethiopia's offer to resolve one of their long-running disputes, but certain factors might keep him inclined to keep the stalemate in place.
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SnapshotsJun 20, 2018 | 18:32 GMTJun 20, 2018
There's something for everyone as France and Germany propose reforms for the European Union that strike a balance between the Continent's heavyweights.
GuidanceJun 20, 2018 | 18:17 GMTJun 20, 2018
Shifting strategic alignments are threatening the decadeslong alliance between Ankara and Washington, and Russia is looking to fill the gap.
GuidanceJun 20, 2018 | 13:58 GMTJun 20, 2018
As the United States and China exchange blows over trade, Beijing is likely to retaliate without resorting to tariffs – and that could have a big effect on U.S. companies.
AssessmentsJun 20, 2018 | 09:00 GMTJun 20, 2018
The Chinese government has built its plan for economic growth around the internet. The challenge will be striking a balance between control and innovation.
SnapshotsJun 19, 2018 | 14:15 GMTJun 19, 2018
Segments of Germany's ruling coalition are pushing for a more drastic plan to deal with economic migrants and asylum seekers, and the resulting conflict mirrors the larger debate over immigration among EU members.
On SecurityJun 19, 2018 | 09:45 GMTJun 19, 2018
Ahlu Sunnah Wa-Hamo is giving cause for concern after a spate of attacks in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province, which is rich in natural gas reserves. But just how much of a threat is the jihadist group?
AssessmentsJun 19, 2018 | 09:00 GMTJun 19, 2018
The Iranian government can't risk the spread of subversive ideology online, nor can it afford to cut its technologically savvy population off from the internet. The solution? A network of its very own.
AssessmentsJun 18, 2018 | 17:31 GMTJun 18, 2018
Italy's new populist leaders will push for change on topics such as migration and trade in their dealings with the European Union -- but will avoid rocking the boat too much.
SnapshotsJun 18, 2018 | 17:18 GMTJun 18, 2018
Ivan Duque will attempt to bring changes to his country's peace deal with FARC and its trade talks after he takes office in August.
Assessments
GuidanceJun 20, 2018 | 18:17 GMTJun 20, 2018
Shifting strategic alignments are threatening the decadeslong alliance between Ankara and Washington, and Russia is looking to fill the gap.
GuidanceJun 20, 2018 | 13:58 GMTJun 20, 2018
As the United States and China exchange blows over trade, Beijing is likely to retaliate without resorting to tariffs – and that could have a big effect on U.S. companies.
AssessmentsJun 20, 2018 | 09:00 GMTJun 20, 2018
The Chinese government has built its plan for economic growth around the internet. The challenge will be striking a balance between control and innovation.
AssessmentsJun 19, 2018 | 09:00 GMTJun 19, 2018
The Iranian government can't risk the spread of subversive ideology online, nor can it afford to cut its technologically savvy population off from the internet. The solution? A network of its very own.
Columns
On SecurityJun 19, 2018 | 09:45 GMTJun 19, 2018
Ahlu Sunnah Wa-Hamo is giving cause for concern after a spate of attacks in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province, which is rich in natural gas reserves. But just how much of a threat is the jihadist group?
On GeopoliticsJun 14, 2018 | 21:08 GMTJun 14, 2018
The U.S.-North Korea summit agreement takes relations in a new direction by seeking to reopen formal channels of communication and by allowing subordinates to negotiate.
By Rodger Baker
On SecurityJun 12, 2018 | 08:00 GMTJun 12, 2018
No hard and fast rules define victory against jihadists, but a number of factors can indicate when counterterrorism and counterinsurgency efforts are working.
On GeopoliticsJun 7, 2018 | 09:15 GMTJun 7, 2018
As the great power stalemate continues, the countries of Eastern Europe are trying to turn the conflict to their advantage.
Videos
VideosJun 18, 2018 | 00:30 GMTJun 18, 2018
In this short video, Stratfor Editorial Director Benjamin Sheen discusses four events to watch for this week.
VideosJun 11, 2018 | 13:49 GMTJun 11, 2018
Vice President of Global Analysis Reva Goujon discusses seven key geopolitical trends for the coming quarter.
VideosJun 11, 2018 | 12:32 GMTJun 11, 2018
In this short video, Stratfor South Asia Analyst Faisel Pervaiz discusses three events to watch for this week.
VideosJun 4, 2018 | 13:30 GMTJun 4, 2018
In this short video, Stratfor Middle East and North Africa Ryan Bohl discusses three events to watch for this week.
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 PerspectivesJun 20, 2018 | 08:00 GMTJun 20, 2018
Former officials from the Obama administration acknowledge that the intervention they launched in Syria fell far short of its objectives. Now members of the current administration have a chance to learn from their failure, or to repeat the same mistakes.
Partner PerspectivesJun 19, 2018 | 09:00 GMTJun 19, 2018
Political Geography Now offers an up-to-date look at which FIFA members and non-members are competing in this year's World Cup.
Contributor PerspectivesJun 13, 2018 | 09:00 GMTJun 13, 2018
Historian Stephen Platt's new book, Imperial Twilight, offers a riveting account of the events leading up to the 19th-century conflict, providing striking lessons in how not to run a trade negotiation.
By Ian Morris
Contributor PerspectivesJun 8, 2018 | 12:39 GMTJun 8, 2018
With weeks to go before Turkey's next presidential and parliamentary elections, incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdogan is looking shakier than usual -- and the opposition is picking up steam. But it would be naive to think that the president would let himself lose.
By Sinan Ciddi