On Geopolitics Feb 14, 2019 | 23:07 GMTFeb 14, 2019
To understand how China got where it is today, we look back to when the country first opened its economy to the world over 40 years ago.
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On Geopolitics Feb 7, 2019 | 11:00 GMTFeb 7, 2019
Egypt largely turned inward over the last decade as it faced major challenges at home, but it can now turn its attention to resuming its historic role as a strategic regional power.
On Geopolitics Jan 31, 2019 | 10:00 GMTJan 31, 2019
President Trump is fixated by tariffs, but such measures are hardly the main barrier to contemporary global trade. And unless the U.S. updates its thinking, the rest of the world is going to leave it behind.
By Matthew Bey
On Geopolitics Jan 24, 2019 | 06:00 GMTJan 24, 2019
A violent transition of power in Caracas is becoming increasingly likely as political instability ramps up and the United States contemplates pushing firmly for change.
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 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 Geopolitics Jan 3, 2019 | 13:00 GMTJan 3, 2019
The U.S. has said it will soon begin pulling its forces from Afghanistan. But apart from the Taliban, few will be happy -- including Washington's biggest regional adversaries.
By Omar Lamrani
On Security
On Security Feb 12, 2019 | 10:00 GMTFeb 12, 2019
The coming presidential contest has thrown the country into a state of flux, threatening the political balance that has helped it contain its internal security threats.
By Ben West
On Security Feb 5, 2019 | 09:30 GMTFeb 5, 2019
The arrest of an engineer at Apple shows how those engaged in industrial espionage will update their tradecraft in response to new company safeguards.
On Security Jan 29, 2019 | 09:30 GMTJan 29, 2019
The bloody turf wars that led to a record number of murders in 2018 will continue to rage. In addition, organized crime will expand more and more into kidnapping, extortion and fuel and cargo theft.
On Security Jan 24, 2019 | 13:00 GMTJan 24, 2019
Spectacular and sophisticated attacks have made al Qaeda and the Islamic State household names, inspiring "DIY" militants using simple weapons in mass casualty attacks. Today we look at what's ahead on the grassroots jihadist front.
On Security Jan 23, 2019 | 11:00 GMTJan 23, 2019
The violent and resilient organization no longer controls vast swaths of territory, yet it remains a force to be reckoned with around the world. Here's a look at what to expect from the group in 2019.
On Security Jan 22, 2019 | 11:00 GMTJan 22, 2019
Though the Islamic State has proved an enduring challenge, al Qaeda remains a potent jihadist force in many countries. Today, we examine the prospects for the group's many franchises in the year to come.
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.
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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 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.
On Stratfor Sep 7, 2018 | 19:23 GMTSep 7, 2018
To hold ourselves accountable to our rigorous analytical process, we're checking in on how the first three quarters of 2018 have played out in comparison to our forecasts.
On Stratfor Jan 1, 2018 | 13:31 GMTJan 1, 2018
By most conventional logic in the publishing trade, our approach shouldn't work. That it does is the reason for our shoutout here to the many independent thinkers and like-minded readers who are willing to swim with us against so many currents.
On Stratfor May 21, 2017 | 13:00 GMTMay 21, 2017
As we grow and evolve as a company, the world of geopolitics is also changing before our eyes.
