For 2019, Stratfor has forecast the continuation of problems between Russia and the West, a marriage of convenience between Moscow and China and more. But what do Russians think about all of this? We set off to find out.
Kiev wants to remind the world of the Kremlin's military aggressiveness and boost the pressure even more on Moscow. But domestic politics could also be playing a part in Ukraine's maritime foray.
From Eastern Europe to the Caucasus and Central Asia, the areas along Russia's periphery will be central to the battle for influence between Washington and Moscow.
U.S. national security adviser John Bolton is visiting the region with an eye to obtaining regional support for the United States' moves against Moscow and Tehran.
The Russian branch has broken with church leaders in Istanbul after the Ukrainian Orthodox Church was granted independence from the Moscow Patriarchate.
The European Union and Russia have battled for influence over the country for a decade. An upcoming vote could reorient the country more firmly toward Moscow.
Among the Kremlin's many hybrid warfare tactics is the subtle art of exploiting conservative and anti-liberal European movements for its own interests.
Russia's decision reopens a vital market for the energy-dependent Central Asian country, which is facing worsening economic conditions.
In many ways, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have never had it so good economically and politically. But brewing problems to the east and west have given them cause for disquiet.
Poland is trying to become stronger and more independent as Russia's influence looms. Its latest step in that plan is to create an alternative to a Russian shipping canal.
