On Geopolitics Oct 10, 2019 | 09:00 GMTOct 10, 2019
'One country, two systems' was always little more than a useful fiction for Beijing: Hong Kong is a piece of China, and its eventual integration with the mainland is inevitable.
By Rodger Baker
On Geopolitics
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On Geopolitics Oct 3, 2019 | 09:00 GMTOct 3, 2019
A mutual desire to end their long conflict makes an agreement a matter of when, not if. But long-lasting stability will only happen after the insurgents come to terms with the Afghan government.
On Geopolitics Sep 26, 2019 | 09:00 GMTSep 26, 2019
Huge problems, from government infighting to rampant corruption, skyrocketing unemployment and more, have beset South Africa. More worryingly for the country, the ruling ANC has few ideas how to solve the mess.
On Geopolitics Sep 19, 2019 | 09:00 GMTSep 19, 2019
Historical, geographic and other patterns may grant insight into coming events, but they’re by no means a crystal ball when it comes to forecasting.
By Rodger Baker
On Geopolitics Sep 12, 2019 | 08:00 GMTSep 12, 2019
With Iran refusing to capitulate to U.S. sanctions, President Trump is considering doubling down on his campaign of maximum pressure. That, however, will only start a new cycle in their standoff.
By Reva Goujon
On Geopolitics Sep 5, 2019 | 09:15 GMTSep 5, 2019
The world's northernmost frontier has taken on a renewed significance for the countries that have the most to lose, and gain, from the Arctic's melting ice and shifting political order.
By Rodger Baker
On Geopolitics Aug 29, 2019 | 09:00 GMTAug 29, 2019
For Modi and his nationalist ruling party, the political benefits of an Indian Kashmir ultimately outweigh the risks of escalating New Delhi's decadeslong territorial dispute with Pakistan.
On Security
On Security Oct 15, 2019 | 09:30 GMTOct 15, 2019
Detecting and interdicting the attack cycle to prevent an incident is always better than reacting to an attack in progress.
On Security Oct 8, 2019 | 09:00 GMTOct 8, 2019
Given the appetite for drugs in the United States, the influx of low-priced, high-quality methamphetamine from Mexico is unlikely to abate anytime soon.
On Security Oct 1, 2019 | 10:00 GMTOct 1, 2019
Mexico's government can never kill or capture enough cartel bosses to stem the country's breathtaking levels of violence. If it truly gets tough on corruption and earns locals' trust, though, it could begin to make some headway.
On Security Sep 24, 2019 | 09:45 GMTSep 24, 2019
A recent indictment in New York reveals details of the terrorist skills training given to a man who later became a U.S. citizen, raising the possibility that other operatives may remain undetected.
On Security Sep 17, 2019 | 09:00 GMTSep 17, 2019
Security departments can stay ahead of would-be assailants by preparing for tomorrow's threat -- rather than guarding against yesterday's attack.
On Security Sep 10, 2019 | 09:00 GMTSep 10, 2019
Despite the losses suffered by the core al Qaeda and Islamic State groups in recent years, local franchise groups and grassroots terrorists continue to fuel jihadist wars around the world.
On Security Sep 3, 2019 | 09:00 GMTSep 3, 2019
The employees with access to companies' most important information are also often the most underpaid and overlooked, making them a prime target for those engaged in espionage.
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
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
On Stratfor Nov 29, 2018 | 19:57 GMTNov 29, 2018
In this scorecard, we take a critical look at our successes and slip-ups in forecasting the events of the past year.
On Stratfor Nov 19, 2018 | 17:10 GMTNov 19, 2018
To write intelligently about the future, it's important to look back at our past performance.
On Stratfor Nov 14, 2018 | 20:34 GMTNov 14, 2018
Geographic information systems (GIS) technology has many critical real-world applications. At Stratfor, our in-house creative team uses GIS to create original, illuminating graphics to highlight emerging trends in geopolitics that are defined by geography.
