
The arrest of Evaristo Cruz Sanchez, aka "El Vaquero," could increase violence in northeastern Mexico as other cartels capitalize on the opportunity to seize turf.
The arrest of Evaristo Cruz Sanchez, aka "El Vaquero," could increase violence in northeastern Mexico as other cartels capitalize on the opportunity to seize turf.
As protests around the United States have expanded and evolved over the course of the last two weeks, we have covered the tactical developments for our Threat Lens clients.
The Iran-backed militant group’s COVID-19 relief efforts could pay dividends for its own political future at the expense of Lebanon's stability.
The Catalan independence movement is quiet for now, but likely to exploit the pandemic in the long run.
As the disruptions from responses to COVID-19 mount, it is important to consider the second- and third-order impacts of the extreme efforts being put in place to curb the spread.
Disruptions to supply chains will remain the most obvious impact, but whether this spreads to new targets and geographically, including to the United States, will be important to monitor.
By Ben West
The case serves as a vivid reminder of how much damage can be done when software is not patched to protect against known vulnerabilities.
The public health threat is likely to ebb by the end of February, but travel and business disruptions will continue into March and possibly April.
By Ben West
Since Stratfor produced our first annual Mexican cartel report in October 2006, we have carefully monitored the developments of drug trafficking organizations in Mexico. This report contains a four-part recap of developments in 2019 and an outlook for the year to come.
The quick and aggressive response to the virus should curb its impact on global public health, but the economic losses will be substantial.
By Ben West
The Islamic State has lost its territory and leader, and the jihadist struggle has entered its post-"caliphate" phase.
Recent history indicates that despite its global networks and ambitions, Iran is a far more formidable threat closer to home.