Guidance Jan 21, 2019 | 15:40 GMTJan 21, 2019
Stay informed about the significant meetings and events the Stratfor team is tracking.
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Videos Jan 21, 2019 | 11:00 GMTJan 21, 2019
In this short video, Stratfor Global Security Analyst Thomas Abi-Hanna discusses three events to watch for this week.
Snapshots Jan 18, 2019 | 21:33 GMTJan 18, 2019
Washington and Brussels have both released their objectives for trade negotiations, and their differing goal for thorny issues such as agriculture and auto tariffs are sure to present problems.
Snapshots Jan 17, 2019 | 23:53 GMTJan 17, 2019
Chinese legislators are pushing to address a chief U.S. grievance as the countries remain locked in their trade tussle.
Snapshots Jan 17, 2019 | 21:01 GMTJan 17, 2019
The Trump administration is calling for investment in new technologies to better repel threats from Iran and North Korea -- and cutting-edge weapons being developed by China and Russia.
Assessments Jan 17, 2019 | 13:30 GMTJan 17, 2019
This map shows the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups and Amphibious Ready Groups.
On Geopolitics Jan 17, 2019 | 11:00 GMTJan 17, 2019
Over the past 20 years, Moscow has maneuvered between Europe and Asia to shape the qualities that distinguish it from the West.
Assessments Jan 17, 2019 | 00:42 GMTJan 17, 2019
The armed assault by al Shabaab fighters on an upscale hotel complex illuminates the persistent threat of militancy on the subcontinent.
Snapshots Jan 16, 2019 | 21:49 GMTJan 16, 2019
The White House is intent on bringing U.S. troops home from Syria, but an attack on American soldiers in Manbij shows that a swift withdrawal is easier said than done.
Contributor Perspectives Jan 16, 2019 | 06:30 GMTJan 16, 2019
The great British debate over leaving the European Union seems never-ending, with both sides asserting what they want but appearing incapable of getting it.
Assessments
Guidance Jan 21, 2019 | 15:40 GMTJan 21, 2019
Stay informed about the significant meetings and events the Stratfor team is tracking.
Assessments Jan 21, 2019 | 10:00 GMTJan 21, 2019
Moscow and Yerevan are age-old allies, but a recent frosty turn in their relationship could open the door for other powers to strengthen their ties with Armenia.
Guidance Jan 19, 2019 | 17:17 GMTJan 19, 2019
A review of the world's most pressing geopolitical events and insight into what the coming week will bring.
Assessments Jan 18, 2019 | 06:45 GMTJan 18, 2019
The United States entered Afghanistan more than 17 years ago, but it might need to depart if the peace process is ever going to off the ground.
Snapshots
Snapshots Jan 18, 2019 | 22:51 GMTJan 18, 2019
Talks between Pyongyang and Washington seem to have hit a dead end. Can a newly announced summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un actually put things on the mend?
Snapshots Jan 18, 2019 | 21:33 GMTJan 18, 2019
Washington and Brussels have both released their objectives for trade negotiations, and their differing goal for thorny issues such as agriculture and auto tariffs are sure to present problems.
Snapshots Jan 17, 2019 | 23:53 GMTJan 17, 2019
Chinese legislators are pushing to address a chief U.S. grievance as the countries remain locked in their trade tussle.
Snapshots Jan 17, 2019 | 21:01 GMTJan 17, 2019
The Trump administration is calling for investment in new technologies to better repel threats from Iran and North Korea -- and cutting-edge weapons being developed by China and Russia.
Columns
On Geopolitics Jan 17, 2019 | 11:00 GMTJan 17, 2019
Over the past 20 years, Moscow has maneuvered between Europe and Asia to shape the qualities that distinguish it from the West.
On Security Jan 15, 2019 | 12:00 GMTJan 15, 2019
Until America's demand for cheap labor and drugs wanes, its southern boundary will remain permeable – regardless of the walls or sensors in place.
On Geopolitics Jan 10, 2019 | 10:00 GMTJan 10, 2019
Whether it's a shaky coalition in Berlin, the specter of populism, persistent economic woes in Southern Europe or fears about Chinese investment, the European Union has a lot on its plate this year.
On Security Jan 8, 2019 | 10:00 GMTJan 8, 2019
The Kremlin says it has caught a covert U.S. operative in possession of classified information. A look at Paul Whelan's background, however, suggests he is anything but a master spy.
Videos
Videos Jan 21, 2019 | 11:00 GMTJan 21, 2019
In this short video, Stratfor Global Security Analyst Thomas Abi-Hanna discusses three events to watch for this week.
Videos Jan 14, 2019 | 11:00 GMTJan 14, 2019
Videos Jan 7, 2019 | 11:00 GMTJan 7, 2019
In this short video, Stratfor Asia-Pacific Analyst Evan Rees discusses three events to watch for this week.
Videos Dec 31, 2018 | 18:18 GMTDec 31, 2018
In this short video, Stratfor Global Security Analyst Analyst Thomas Abi-Hanna discusses three events to watch for this week.
Global Perspectives
Contributor Perspectives Jan 16, 2019 | 06:30 GMTJan 16, 2019
The great British debate over leaving the European Union seems never-ending, with both sides asserting what they want but appearing incapable of getting it.
Partner Perspectives Jan 15, 2019 | 07:00 GMTJan 15, 2019
This data visualization by Jeff Desjardins at Visual Capitalist explores the economies likely to take the global center stage in just over a decade.
Contributor Perspectives Jan 10, 2019 | 06:30 GMTJan 10, 2019
Chinese ambitions in low-Earth orbit and beyond have generated talk of a Space Race 2.0, but don't expect a repeat of the old Cold War competition between the United States and Soviet Union.
By Ian Morris
Contributor Perspectives Jan 7, 2019 | 11:00 GMTJan 7, 2019
Beyond the competitive blow to the Spanish national team, international recognition of the autonomous region would carry symbolic political weight.
