Stratfor Threat Lens

Fighting between the Cartel del Noreste and security forces has jumped, meaning those with interests in the city should be even more wary than usual.

In its attempts to disrupt flight operations, Extinction Rebellion will seek tactics that won't endanger others or incur severe penalties.

A recent report saying African governments have used the company's technology and engineers to spy on their political opponents illustrates the importance of controlling national communication networks.

As protests become more geographically dispersed, frequent and violent, the chances of direct intervention by Beijing are increasing.

Undermining one common key incentive of the would-be mass murderer -- the desire for notoriety -- could save lives.

Security in Hong Kong is likely to get worse before it gets better.

Based on the trends outlined in Stratfor's 2019 annual cartel forecast, the high levels of violence in Jalisco, Mexico State, Baja California and Guanajuato come as no surprise.

Should the current wave of protests in the Central American country drag on, more Honduran migrants might head to the United States, with implications for that country and its southern neighbor, Mexico.

Since its first Extinction Rebellion protest in November 2018, the activist group Rising Up has expanded the scale and scope of its demonstrations aimed at drawing attention to climate change.

Infection rates are on the rise in the United States and Europe, with measles grabbing most of the headlines.

Were Iran to decide to retaliate for Western sanctions, it would have numerous options at its disposal.

Those traveling or doing business in Israel should create or review contingency plans for potential disruptions related to rocket fire in the coming month.