Guidance Aug 23, 2019 | 16:52 GMTAug 23, 2019
Stay informed about the significant meetings and events the Stratfor team is tracking.
TRENDING THEMES & TOPICS
Latest
Latest
Snapshots Aug 22, 2019 | 19:00 GMTAug 22, 2019
While direct sharing between the U.S. allies may cease, Washington will serve as a conduit ensuring the continued flow of information.
Podcasts Aug 22, 2019 | 18:36 GMTAug 22, 2019
In this podcast, Stratfor's South Asia Analyst, Faisel Pervaiz, speaks with Ambika Vishwanath about India's escalating water crisis and the ways in which it will seep into each crevice of the country's domestic and foreign policy aims.
Assessments Aug 22, 2019 | 10:00 GMTAug 22, 2019
This map shows the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups and Amphibious Ready Groups.
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.
Snapshots Aug 21, 2019 | 19:32 GMTAug 21, 2019
Although civilians will ostensibly control the government guiding the country toward elections, the military retains a strong hand.
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.
Assessments Aug 21, 2019 | 09:00 GMTAug 21, 2019
Now that it has walked away from the INF treaty, the U.S. is looking to deploy nuclear missiles in the western Pacific against China. Whether it finds a spot to place them is another story.
On Security Aug 20, 2019 | 10:00 GMTAug 20, 2019
Anyone of any ethnic or religious background can be a terrorist. Thus, the most reliable red flag of a would-be attacker is not who they are, but how they act.
Snapshots Aug 19, 2019 | 22:07 GMTAug 19, 2019
In contrast to previous weeks, Hong Kong's most recent protests were peaceful, but that doesn't mean the territory will return to normality anytime soon.
Assessments
Assessments
Guidance Aug 23, 2019 | 16:52 GMTAug 23, 2019
Stay informed about the significant meetings and events the Stratfor team is tracking.
Assessments Aug 23, 2019 | 09:00 GMTAug 23, 2019
A series of mysterious explosions at Iranian-linked sites in Iraq have raised suspicion that Israel is bringing its anti-Iran campaign to the country. If true, what does that mean for the wider Middle East?
Assessments Aug 22, 2019 | 10:00 GMTAug 22, 2019
This map shows the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups and Amphibious Ready Groups.
Guidance Aug 21, 2019 | 17:44 GMTAug 21, 2019
The League tried to force an early election by scuttling the ruling coalition. But some political horse trading could thwart the right-wing party's aims -- and shut it out of a new government.
Assessments Aug 21, 2019 | 09:00 GMTAug 21, 2019
Now that it has walked away from the INF treaty, the U.S. is looking to deploy nuclear missiles in the western Pacific against China. Whether it finds a spot to place them is another story.
Assessments Aug 19, 2019 | 10:30 GMTAug 19, 2019
Given China's threats to halt rare earth exports to the U.S., a processing plant in Malaysia stands to remain a critical source for some of those elements -- so long as the operator can address environmental concerns.
Assessments Aug 19, 2019 | 09:00 GMTAug 19, 2019
An ongoing and still relatively unknown jihadist group has taken siege of northern Mozambique in recent years, threatening the country's new and potentially lucrative oil and gas sector.
Guidance Aug 17, 2019 | 18:08 GMTAug 17, 2019
A review of the world's most pressing geopolitical events and insight into what the coming week will bring.
Snapshots
Snapshots
Snapshots Aug 22, 2019 | 19:00 GMTAug 22, 2019
While direct sharing between the U.S. allies may cease, Washington will serve as a conduit ensuring the continued flow of information.
Snapshots Aug 21, 2019 | 19:32 GMTAug 21, 2019
Although civilians will ostensibly control the government guiding the country toward elections, the military retains a strong hand.
Snapshots Aug 19, 2019 | 22:07 GMTAug 19, 2019
In contrast to previous weeks, Hong Kong's most recent protests were peaceful, but that doesn't mean the territory will return to normality anytime soon.
Snapshots Aug 14, 2019 | 16:05 GMTAug 14, 2019
Failure to appoint a new government could still mean new elections.
Snapshots Aug 13, 2019 | 20:47 GMTAug 13, 2019
The White House's decision to partially roll back tariffs on Chinese goods has offered anxious markets some reprieve. But this will likely be short-lived as U.S.-China trade relations continue to stall and sour.
Snapshots Aug 7, 2019 | 22:08 GMTAug 7, 2019
Glencore will halt operations at the facility that produces 20 percent of the world's cobalt supply, creating repercussions for market and tech manufacturers.
Snapshots Aug 7, 2019 | 21:33 GMTAug 7, 2019
The threat could be a sign that China is willing to take a more aggressive stance against other countries blocking Huawei's involvement in their 5G networks at the behest of the United States.
Snapshots Aug 6, 2019 | 20:30 GMTAug 6, 2019
Frustrated by the lack of progress toward a coup or a negotiation yielding elections, the U.S. administration ramps up economic pressure in hopes of breaking the stalemate in Caracas.
Columns
Columns
On Geopolitics Aug 22, 2019 | 09:00 GMTAug 22, 2019
Now that the summer retreat by elite leaders has concluded, their approaches to tackling China's overlapping crises could soon be made clear.
On Security Aug 20, 2019 | 10:00 GMTAug 20, 2019
Anyone of any ethnic or religious background can be a terrorist. Thus, the most reliable red flag of a would-be attacker is not who they are, but how they act.
On Geopolitics Aug 15, 2019 | 09:00 GMTAug 15, 2019
Even in legitimate democracies, populist-nationalist leaders seem to have an extraordinary ability to defy constraints. But in testing the geopolitical integrity of their states, their impact will be felt long after they're gone.
By Reva Goujon
On Security Aug 13, 2019 | 09:00 GMTAug 13, 2019
Preventing someone from wreaking havoc within an organization requires every other employee -- from the receptionist to the CEO -- to know what to look for.
On Geopolitics Aug 8, 2019 | 09:00 GMTAug 8, 2019
Many factors bind the West together, but the global great power competition is gradually complicating the relationship between Europe and the United States.
By Sim Tack
On Security Aug 6, 2019 | 09:00 GMTAug 6, 2019
A trio of mass shootings worldwide raises the question of why white supremacist attacks are increasing in frequency.
On Geopolitics Aug 1, 2019 | 09:00 GMTAug 1, 2019
The Arctic's shifting climate has the potential to unlock a host of untapped energy and mineral reserves for Moscow -- and with it, new revenue streams and security risks borne of China's encroaching presence in the region.
By Rodger Baker
On Security Jul 30, 2019 | 10:00 GMTJul 30, 2019
Examining Hong Kong's "pillars of power" can provide clues about the future of the city's demonstrations, but mainland China will have the final call.
By Ben West
Videos
Videos
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.
Videos Jul 8, 2019 | 14:32 GMTJul 8, 2019
In this short video, Global Security Analyst Thomas Abi-Hanna discusses three events to watch for in the week.
Videos Jun 28, 2019 | 18:53 GMTJun 28, 2019
In this short video, Middle East and North Africa Analyst Ryan Bohl discusses three events to watch for in the week.
Videos Jun 24, 2019 | 14:01 GMTJun 24, 2019
In this short video, Senior Eurasia Analyst Eugene Chausovsky discusses three events to watch for in the week.
Videos Jun 17, 2019 | 16:04 GMTJun 17, 2019
In this short video, Global Security Analyst Thomas Abi-Hanna discusses three events to watch for in the week.
Global Perspectives
Global Perspectives
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
Contributor Perspectives Aug 7, 2019 | 11:00 GMTAug 7, 2019
For decades the U.S. and Canada have agreed to disagree about sovereignty over the far-north shipping lane. But what was once largely abstract is now becoming a practical reality.
Contributor Perspectives Aug 5, 2019 | 09:30 GMTAug 5, 2019
Unwilling to confront Beijing in the South China Sea, Washington is remaining vague about what a recent Chinese assault on a Philippine fishing boat means for a U.S.-Philippine defense treaty.
By Lino Miani
Contributor Perspectives Aug 3, 2019 | 10:30 GMTAug 3, 2019
Marriage allows those who enter into it to pool resources, labor and genes. But as societies shift, perceptions of the costs and benefits of marriage change, too.
By Ian Morris
Contributor Perspectives Jul 31, 2019 | 10:00 GMTJul 31, 2019
With few available options or resources, the winner of the country's Aug. 11 runoff election will face corruption and security issues and have to weigh the temptation of Chinese promises amid deteriorating relations with the United States.
By Lino Miani
Partner Perspectives Jul 30, 2019 | 09:30 GMTJul 30, 2019
Advances in artificial intelligence and internet-connected devices are expected to fundamentally change the healthcare industry over the next decade
Contributor Perspectives Jul 25, 2019 | 10:00 GMTJul 25, 2019
Venezuela's pernicious humanitarian, economic and institutional crises all share a common cause: endemic graft.
Contributor Perspectives Jul 25, 2019 | 09:00 GMTJul 25, 2019
Syria may no longer be the subject of front-page headlines in the West, but peace is elusive, and the proxy wars there among the U.S., Turkey, Russia and Iran continue.
