The Zapad exercises, Russia's largest military drills, have a history of shedding light on the country's relationship with the West. As this year's events approach, the West is readying itself for a big statement from the Kremlin.
Saudi Arabia's three-month effort to clear the village of al-Awamiyah in the country's Eastern Province has led to considerable friction among government forces, residents and militants. Now, new satellite imagery reveals the progress and destruction that has taken place so far.
This map shows the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups and Amphibious Ready Groups.
The Philippine city is now the regional epicenter of the jihadist fight. And while the rise of extremist forces points to the possible threat of a permanent Islamist base in the country, forces beyond the Philippines' borders are uniting against it.
As legislative and provincial elections approach, growing nationalism among the country's electorate is prompting many parties to distance themselves from the regional powers that offer them financial support.
The next generation military aircraft could boost sales to the global market, but priority differences among Continental countries and broader issues of European defense integration could make this a difficult project to land.
One minute video with important events to watch this week.
This is an internal Stratfor document listing significant meetings and events for the next week.
Stratfor's weekly intelligence digest explores key events from the previous seven days and looks ahead to what matters in the coming period.
While the announcement raises concerns and adds to tensions, the launch plans are still being developed and the rockets selected by Pyongyang for the proposed test near U.S. territory are as yet unproven.
This is an internal Stratfor document listing significant meetings and events for the next week.
Military loyalty has propped up a faltering Venezuelan government, but a break-in at a military base could indicate that loyalty is waning.
On his visit to Europe's borderlands, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence reassured allies that Washington supports them against Moscow.
Reports of palace intrigue shine a light on the secretive world of Saudi royalty as one crown prince falls and the world gets a glimpse of the power of another.
Revelations that the United Arab Emirates may have set the current crisis in motion by orchestrating a cyberattack on Qatar's state news agency will further complicate relations in and beyond the bloc. But the allegations are hardly surprising.
