Guidance Jul 20, 2019 | 17:41 GMTJul 20, 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 Jul 20, 2019 | 14:04 GMTJul 20, 2019
Stay informed about the significant meetings and events the Stratfor team is tracking.
Snapshots Jul 19, 2019 | 18:32 GMTJul 19, 2019
With his party on course for a big win in legislative elections, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he wants to solve the conflict in eastern Ukraine, but that'll be easier said than done.
Contributor Perspectives Jul 18, 2019 | 14:44 GMTJul 18, 2019
Growing concern about Washington's policy direction in the Indo-Pacific region is accelerating efforts by Tokyo and Canberra to tighten defense cooperation.
Assessments Jul 18, 2019 | 11:00 GMTJul 18, 2019
This map shows the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups and Amphibious Ready Groups.
On Geopolitics Jul 18, 2019 | 09:00 GMTJul 18, 2019
Irked by South Korea's hard line over its imperialist past, Japan is firing an economic shot at its neighbor -- and there's no telling when cooler heads will prevail.
By Evan Rees
Snapshots Jul 17, 2019 | 20:15 GMTJul 17, 2019
A new constitutional amendment that prevents kidnapping and drug trafficking from being considered political crimes lowers the odds of peace deals like the one with FARC.
Podcasts Jul 17, 2019 | 16:12 GMTJul 17, 2019
Reva Goujon speaks with Russell Gold, who covers energy for the Wall Street Journal.
Partner Perspectives Jul 17, 2019 | 11:00 GMTJul 17, 2019
Imposing a system of norms on largely unregulated internet giants would require an effort beyond the power of individual countries to successfully manage.
Assessments Jul 17, 2019 | 10:00 GMTJul 17, 2019
The White House warned it's considering potentially detrimental sanctions against the German-Russian pipeline. But the threats are still likely more bark than bite.
Assessments
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Guidance Jul 20, 2019 | 17:41 GMTJul 20, 2019
A review of the world's most pressing geopolitical events and insight into what the coming week will bring.
Guidance Jul 20, 2019 | 14:04 GMTJul 20, 2019
Stay informed about the significant meetings and events the Stratfor team is tracking.
Guidance Jul 19, 2019 | 19:51 GMTJul 19, 2019
The Iranian actions cap a weeklong string of incidents that have added substantially to regional tensions.
Assessments Jul 19, 2019 | 10:00 GMTJul 19, 2019
The desert nation has established stronger security measures than neighboring Mali, Libya and Chad -- all of which are facing fast-expanding jihadist movements. But militants have already started to prioritize efforts in Niger.
Assessments Jul 19, 2019 | 09:30 GMTJul 19, 2019
On the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11's landmark lunar landing, Stratfor takes a look back at the final frontier.
Assessments Jul 18, 2019 | 11:00 GMTJul 18, 2019
This map shows the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups and Amphibious Ready Groups.
Assessments Jul 17, 2019 | 10:00 GMTJul 17, 2019
The White House warned it's considering potentially detrimental sanctions against the German-Russian pipeline. But the threats are still likely more bark than bite.
Assessments Jul 15, 2019 | 10:00 GMTJul 15, 2019
As governments in EU members like the Czech Republic, Romania and others run roughshod over the bloc's values, civil society groups are fighting to uphold the rule of law.
Snapshots
Snapshots
Snapshots Jul 19, 2019 | 18:32 GMTJul 19, 2019
With his party on course for a big win in legislative elections, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he wants to solve the conflict in eastern Ukraine, but that'll be easier said than done.
Snapshots Jul 17, 2019 | 20:15 GMTJul 17, 2019
A new constitutional amendment that prevents kidnapping and drug trafficking from being considered political crimes lowers the odds of peace deals like the one with FARC.
Snapshots Jul 16, 2019 | 21:43 GMTJul 16, 2019
Chinese and Vietnamese vessels have reportedly faced off in the disputed waters of the energy-rich Vanguard Bank, ending a five-year spell of relative peace in the region.
Snapshots Jul 15, 2019 | 20:26 GMTJul 15, 2019
Larger issues between Ankara and Washington could be playing into the Turkish strategy, which doesn't necessarily forebode an incursion.
Snapshots Jul 12, 2019 | 21:40 GMTJul 12, 2019
U.S. defense firms -- as well as others farther afield -- could soon find their access to rare earths barred as Beijing's takes a harder line on Washington's support for Taiwan.
Snapshots Jul 11, 2019 | 21:13 GMTJul 11, 2019
Recent reports suggest that the White House may be willing to suspend certain U.N. sanctions in order to bring North Korea back to the negotiating table.
Snapshots Jul 11, 2019 | 19:01 GMTJul 11, 2019
By enacting a Section 301 investigation against France in response to a proposed digital tax against U.S.-based global tech giants, Washington is taking a heavy-handed approach.
Snapshots Jul 10, 2019 | 22:13 GMTJul 10, 2019
Sanctions threats from the EU and the U.S., coupled with the president's move to assert control over the central bank, signal that pressure on the Turkish economy could soon ramp up.
Columns
Columns
On Geopolitics Jul 18, 2019 | 09:00 GMTJul 18, 2019
Irked by South Korea's hard line over its imperialist past, Japan is firing an economic shot at its neighbor -- and there's no telling when cooler heads will prevail.
By Evan Rees
On Security Jul 16, 2019 | 10:00 GMTJul 16, 2019
Easy to produce, smuggle and sell, fentanyl appears destined to become a deadly problem for law enforcement and health authorities around the world.
On Geopolitics Jul 11, 2019 | 09:00 GMTJul 11, 2019
Tehran is back to enriching uranium, but that doesn't mean it's looking to build a bomb -- at least not yet.
By Matthew Bey
On Security Jul 9, 2019 | 09:00 GMTJul 9, 2019
One of two militants who carried out a suicide bombing attack on a Philippine military base last month was Filipino. Are Philippine jihadists on the cusp of embracing a tactic they have previously avoided?
On Security Jul 2, 2019 | 09:00 GMTJul 2, 2019
In the same way that companies use LinkedIn to spot and recruit talent, intelligence agencies use it to spot and recruit spies. Here's how you can protect yourself.
On Geopolitics Jun 27, 2019 | 05:30 GMTJun 27, 2019
America's NATO allies find themselves questioning an arrangement that helped the United States extend its nuclear arsenal during the Cold War.
By Sim Tack
On Security Jun 25, 2019 | 10:00 GMTJun 25, 2019
The recent arrest of a radicalized Syrian refugee illustrates the pull of the Islamic State's ideology -- and the drawbacks of relying on grassroots operatives for attacks.
On Geopolitics Jun 22, 2019 | 10:00 GMTJun 22, 2019
The next American presidential election is less than 17 months away. For every country that has something to gain or lose from the Trump White House, this is a time for big decisions.
By Reva Goujon
Videos
Videos
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.
Videos Jun 10, 2019 | 14:16 GMTJun 10, 2019
Videos Jun 3, 2019 | 13:34 GMTJun 3, 2019
Videos May 27, 2019 | 13:09 GMTMay 27, 2019
In this short video, Stratfor Middle East and North Africa Analyst Ryan Bohl discusses three events to watch for this week.
Global Perspectives
Global Perspectives
Contributor Perspectives Jul 18, 2019 | 14:44 GMTJul 18, 2019
Growing concern about Washington's policy direction in the Indo-Pacific region is accelerating efforts by Tokyo and Canberra to tighten defense cooperation.
Partner Perspectives Jul 17, 2019 | 11:00 GMTJul 17, 2019
Imposing a system of norms on largely unregulated internet giants would require an effort beyond the power of individual countries to successfully manage.
Contributor Perspectives Jul 16, 2019 | 10:00 GMTJul 16, 2019
What a 1958 trip to Latin America by then-Vice President Richard Nixon tells us about the region's deep reservoir of resentment toward the United States.
By Kyle Longley
Partner Perspectives Jul 15, 2019 | 09:30 GMTJul 15, 2019
The "Peace to Prosperity" workshop in Bahrain may have been less about Palestinian prosperity and more about drawing Arab, especially Gulf, countries into the Middle East peace process -- and into deeper normalization with Israel.
Contributor Perspectives Jul 12, 2019 | 18:59 GMTJul 12, 2019
Initially spurred by a Russian leader's visit, Georgians have taken to the streets in Tbilisi for going on four weeks, sustained by broader disillusionment and societal divides.
Contributor Perspectives Jul 12, 2019 | 11:00 GMTJul 12, 2019
Distributed rather than concentrated systems are more survivable and secure. They can even render an attack pointless -- not unlike striking a hologram.
Contributor Perspectives Jul 10, 2019 | 06:30 GMTJul 10, 2019
Unlike the Olympics and the men's World Cup, the women's tournament has not been the subject of soft power tugs-of-war. But as the event's profile continues to grow, that could change.
Partner Perspectives Jul 8, 2019 | 10:00 GMTJul 8, 2019
Every year the U.S. exports almost 1 million tons of plastic waste, including "recycled" materials. Where does all of it go?
Partner Perspectives Jul 5, 2019 | 10:00 GMTJul 5, 2019
France and Japan largely see each other as like-minded and necessary partners, even if their respective approaches aren't completely aligned.
Contributor Perspectives Jul 3, 2019 | 19:25 GMTJul 3, 2019
The Turkish president's support is eroding, as evidenced by a series of stinging electoral defeats. With former allies planning to form a rival party and an economy stuck in a deep rut, it seems unlikely he can repair the damage.
By Sinan Ciddi
Partner Perspectives Jul 2, 2019 | 10:30 GMTJul 2, 2019
Can Africa maximize the investment opportunities of Beijing's massive connectivity project to build the infrastructure and develop the industrial capacity that it chronically lacks?
Contributor Perspectives Jul 1, 2019 | 09:15 GMTJul 1, 2019
Nayib Bukele wants to break with Salvadoran politics of the past. Can he manage the expectations of his supporters, the vested interests of his rivals and the desires of the U.S. and China?
By Lino Miani
