On Geopolitics Sep 11, 2021 | 00:00 GMTSep 11, 2021
China today challenges the United States not only in terms of economic heft or strategic posture in the Indo-Pacific, but Western concepts of democratic idealism.
By Rodger Baker
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On Geopolitics
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On Geopolitics Sep 9, 2021 | 20:07 GMTSep 9, 2021
After de-escalating tensions on the battlefield, Russia will increasingly find itself mediating between regime hard-liners and still-loyal Syrian reformists.
By Ryan Bohl
On Geopolitics Sep 2, 2021 | 16:56 GMTSep 2, 2021
Despite recent progress in U.N. talks, the chasm between the U.S., Europe, Russia and China on how to regulate the digital realm appears to only be widening.
By Matthew Bey
On Geopolitics Aug 9, 2021 | 10:00 GMTAug 9, 2021
With Afghanistan’s future again in flux, this analysis explores alternative ways to assess the Taliban based on the lessons the group has learned over the past 20 years.
By Rodger Baker
On Geopolitics Jul 21, 2021 | 20:22 GMTJul 21, 2021
The once-close Saudi-Emirati relationship is fraying amid overlapping economic interests and strategic differences on issues like Yemen.
By Ryan Bohl
On Geopolitics Jul 20, 2021 | 17:49 GMTJul 20, 2021
Poland and Hungary’s recent disputes with Brussels have reignited questions about the future of both countries’ EU membership -- as well as the future of the bloc itself.
On Geopolitics Jul 12, 2021 | 17:34 GMTJul 12, 2021
Without willing compliance to or international enforcement of the ruling rejecting China’s sweeping claims, relative power remains the true arbiter in the disputed waterway.
By Rodger Baker
On Security
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On Security Sep 17, 2021 | 09:00 GMTSep 17, 2021
In the short term, the Taliban victory will provide a significant propaganda victory for global jihadist groups; the long-term outlook for global jihadism is much less certain.
On Security Sep 1, 2021 | 09:00 GMTSep 1, 2021
Security situations can arise anywhere, so it is important to travel with the right mindset to prepare for threats wherever they may emerge.
By Ben West
On Security Aug 25, 2021 | 09:00 GMTAug 25, 2021
Conferences have not attracted as many violent attacks as hotels, airports or airlines have, but still pose various risks.
By Ben West
On Security Aug 18, 2021 | 09:00 GMTAug 18, 2021
Like airports, hotels are target-rich environments attractive to extremist groups, criminals, intelligence services, protesters and hackers.
By Ben West
On Security Aug 11, 2021 | 09:00 GMTAug 11, 2021
International airports are integral hubs of global transportation infrastructure, making them targets for a range of extremist, criminal, espionage, protest and cyber threats.
By Ben West
On Security Aug 4, 2021 | 09:00 GMTAug 4, 2021
Travelers can ensure that they have a safe trip by considering security from the start and adopting common-sense practices that reduce the likelihood of being targeted.
On Security Jul 20, 2021 | 09:00 GMTJul 20, 2021
The evolution of hostage-taking and associated ransom demands suggests ransomware may grow to encompass more perpetrators, targets and demands.
On the Road
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On the Road Dec 26, 2018 | 11:00 GMTDec 26, 2018
Renewed hostilities between Ankara and the Kurds have laid waste to much of eastern Anatolia. Though the intensity of the physical war has diminished, the fight over symbols has not.
On the Road Feb 24, 2018 | 14:49 GMTFeb 24, 2018
The war between North and South never officially ended, but the battle to achieve economic prosperity weighs much heavier on the minds of many South Koreans.
On the Road Dec 28, 2017 | 16:18 GMTDec 28, 2017
There are abundant reminders in Ramallah, Tel Aviv and elsewhere of the different realities that constrain and pressure each side of the conflict.
On the Road Oct 22, 2017 | 14:58 GMTOct 22, 2017
The course of events after the Cold War ended may explain why few in Asia share the predominant European belief in the inevitability of a tightly knit global system.
By Rodger Baker
On the Road Aug 27, 2017 | 13:09 GMTAug 27, 2017
The view of Afghanistan from ground level is very different from 35,000 feet up, or from a world away in Washington, D.C.
By Diego Solis
On the Road Jul 9, 2017 | 14:05 GMTJul 9, 2017
Traveling through Andalusia reveals the complexity of the region's culture and history -- and the pride its people have in them.
On the Road Apr 16, 2017 | 13:00 GMTApr 16, 2017
Colombia is not an easy country to govern. Its mountains and jungles have historically harbored towns and villages that have wildly different political worldviews and that have been in constant conflict since the country's independence in 1810. Political identity -- left or right -- has long been a defining feature of Colombia's isolated towns, particularly those in Antioquia department. It is in this context that in 1977 embattled rancher Ramon Isaza gathered forces in the sleepy river town of Puerto Boyaca to fight the FARC forces terrorizing his community.
By Diego Solis
On Stratfor
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On Stratfor Mar 2, 2021 | 22:22 GMTMar 2, 2021
It’s a seemingly simple question. But like so many things in geopolitics, the answer depends on who you ask.
On Stratfor Dec 11, 2020 | 11:00 GMTDec 11, 2020
In this scorecard, we take a critical look at our successes and slip-ups in forecasting the events of the past year.
On Stratfor Dec 8, 2020 | 11:00 GMTDec 8, 2020
To write intelligently about the future, it's important to look back at our past performance.
On Stratfor Apr 17, 2019 | 19:59 GMTApr 17, 2019
As of today, the old Stratfor mobile application will no longer be available. However, the improved Stratfor App for Android and iOS provides users with an enhanced Stratfor experience.
On Stratfor Mar 29, 2019 | 15:50 GMTMar 29, 2019
The improved Stratfor App for Android and iOS lets users experience Stratfor's world-class analysis, right on their mobile device. Subscribers will be able to access and store their content in a new and easy-to-use way.
On Stratfor Mar 12, 2019 | 04:30 GMTMar 12, 2019
How geopolitical events so far in 2019 align with -- and diverge from -- Stratfor's annual forecast.
On Stratfor Dec 28, 2018 | 07:30 GMTDec 28, 2018
As the end of the year approaches, it is important to reflect on the past, take stock of the present and look ahead to the future.
By Rodger Baker
