Guidance Oct 14, 2019 | 13:21 GMTOct 14, 2019
Stay informed about the significant meetings and events the Stratfor team is tracking.
TRENDING THEMES & TOPICS
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Assessments Oct 14, 2019 | 10:00 GMTOct 14, 2019
Ankara has long sought to establish a buffer zone to protect Turkey from the effects of the Syrian civil war, but as the Turkish government finally gets closer to getting what it wants, its aspirations will crash into geopolitical reality.
Assessments Oct 14, 2019 | 10:00 GMTOct 14, 2019
The countries' air defenses are ill-equipped to stop Israeli strikes on their soil. Improving their capabilities, however, might open a whole new can of worms.
Guidance Oct 14, 2019 | 09:30 GMTOct 14, 2019
In what will probably be the last chance to reach an exit agreement before Brexit day on Oct. 31, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will meet with the rest of the leaders of the European Union in a summit in Brussels on Oct. 17.
Guidance Oct 12, 2019 | 19:33 GMTOct 12, 2019
A review of the world's most pressing geopolitical events and insight into what the coming week will bring.
Videos Oct 11, 2019 | 20:08 GMTOct 11, 2019
Guidance Oct 11, 2019 | 10:00 GMTOct 11, 2019
With neither striving for a comprehensive solution to bilateral disagreements, Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping will settle for not rocking the boat when they meet this weekend.
Snapshots Oct 10, 2019 | 21:45 GMTOct 10, 2019
The U.S. Congress and the European Union are threatening to punish Ankara for its military operation against the Kurds in northeastern Syria. It's a price Turkey appears willing to pay.
Assessments Oct 10, 2019 | 10:00 GMTOct 10, 2019
The Naval Update Map shows the approximate current locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups (CSGs) and Amphibious Ready Groups (ARGs), based on available open-source information.
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
Assessments
Assessments
Guidance Oct 14, 2019 | 13:21 GMTOct 14, 2019
Stay informed about the significant meetings and events the Stratfor team is tracking.
Assessments Oct 14, 2019 | 10:00 GMTOct 14, 2019
The countries' air defenses are ill-equipped to stop Israeli strikes on their soil. Improving their capabilities, however, might open a whole new can of worms.
Assessments Oct 14, 2019 | 10:00 GMTOct 14, 2019
Ankara has long sought to establish a buffer zone to protect Turkey from the effects of the Syrian civil war, but as the Turkish government finally gets closer to getting what it wants, its aspirations will crash into geopolitical reality.
Guidance Oct 14, 2019 | 09:30 GMTOct 14, 2019
In what will probably be the last chance to reach an exit agreement before Brexit day on Oct. 31, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will meet with the rest of the leaders of the European Union in a summit in Brussels on Oct. 17.
Guidance Oct 12, 2019 | 19:33 GMTOct 12, 2019
A review of the world's most pressing geopolitical events and insight into what the coming week will bring.
Assessments Oct 11, 2019 | 14:15 GMTOct 11, 2019
The Iraqi government's tried-and-true solutions to unrest -- promising jobs and handing out money -- are losing their power to persuade as the economy's weaknesses endure.
Guidance Oct 11, 2019 | 10:00 GMTOct 11, 2019
With neither striving for a comprehensive solution to bilateral disagreements, Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping will settle for not rocking the boat when they meet this weekend.
Assessments Oct 10, 2019 | 19:20 GMTOct 10, 2019
Ankara wants to accomplish its objectives before Kurdish-led forces can shore up their resistance and to minimize the international backlash that's already building.
Snapshots
Snapshots
Snapshots Oct 12, 2019 | 19:03 GMTOct 12, 2019
Negotiators announced Oct. 11 that they have an initial agreement in the works. It's a positive step forward, but as with previous cease-fires in the U.S.-China trade war, disagreements over the details could again dash hopes.
Snapshots Oct 10, 2019 | 21:45 GMTOct 10, 2019
The U.S. Congress and the European Union are threatening to punish Ankara for its military operation against the Kurds in northeastern Syria. It's a price Turkey appears willing to pay.
Snapshots Oct 8, 2019 | 21:16 GMTOct 8, 2019
The Ukrainian president is facing familiar obstacles as he seeks to withdraw forces from eastern Ukraine and implement a political settlement for the separatist region.
Snapshots Oct 8, 2019 | 19:40 GMTOct 8, 2019
A hike in fuel subsidies has ignited a brushfire of protest that could engulf President Lenin Moreno's administration, opening the door for the return of a populist leader.
Snapshots Oct 7, 2019 | 20:41 GMTOct 7, 2019
Hungry for movement and sensing an opportunity, North Korea will chart a more assertive course in negotiations with Washington.
Snapshots Oct 4, 2019 | 21:10 GMTOct 4, 2019
Long-standing frustrations over a lack of economic opportunity and unsolved corruption issues are feeding unrest that appears poised to intensify.
Snapshots Oct 4, 2019 | 19:08 GMTOct 4, 2019
Putin's acknowledgment of Russian involvement in the strategic Chinese project highlights how mutual concerns over U.S. actions have tightened their ties.
Snapshots Oct 3, 2019 | 22:23 GMTOct 3, 2019
Invoking emergency powers would give the city's chief executive broad authority to try to end Hong Kong's monthslong protests. It also risks making matters even worse.
Columns
Columns
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
Videos
Videos
Videos Oct 11, 2019 | 20:08 GMTOct 11, 2019
Videos Oct 7, 2019 | 15:09 GMTOct 7, 2019
In this short video Middle East and North Africa Analyst Ryan Bohl discusses three events to watch for this week.
Videos Sep 23, 2019 | 15:07 GMTSep 23, 2019
Videos Sep 9, 2019 | 15:16 GMTSep 9, 2019
Videos Sep 9, 2019 | 13:52 GMTSep 9, 2019
Stratfor explains Uzbekistan's struggle to maintain internal unity while balancing against its regional neighbors and external powers.
Videos Sep 3, 2019 | 00:32 GMTSep 3, 2019
In this short video South Asia Analyst Faisel Pervaiz discusses three events to watch for in the week.
Videos Aug 23, 2019 | 21:20 GMTAug 23, 2019
In this short video, Middle East and North Africa Analyst Emily Hawthorne discusses three events to watch for in the week.
Videos Aug 19, 2019 | 14:07 GMTAug 19, 2019
In this short video, Middle East and North Africa Analyst Ryan Bohl discusses three events to watch for in the week.
Global Perspectives
Global Perspectives
Contributor Perspectives Oct 9, 2019 | 10:00 GMTOct 9, 2019
The government recently pushed out a U.N. anti-corruption commission and signed an asylum agreement with the U.S. A failure to pursue corruption will exacerbate the conditions that drive Guatemalans north, and further anger the White House.
Partner Perspectives Oct 7, 2019 | 10:00 GMTOct 7, 2019
Each member state contributes revenue to the European Union's budget, but it's been argued that not every country is pulling its weight.
Partner Perspectives Oct 4, 2019 | 10:00 GMTOct 4, 2019
With heightened tensions in the Persian Gulf, it may be time for the region's Arab states to recalibrate their security arrangements, and Asian countries -- which are the region's main economic partners -- could play a role.
Partner Perspectives Sep 30, 2019 | 10:00 GMTSep 30, 2019
The arrest of the former presidential candidate and first lady will have the incoming administration treading carefully to find a workable cure for Guatemala's electoral sickness.
Contributor Perspectives Sep 27, 2019 | 10:00 GMTSep 27, 2019
Hezbollah's pretext for keeping its arsenal is to liberate Lebanese territory. An Israeli withdrawal from Shebaa Farms would force Hezbollah to prove its intent if nothing else.
Contributor Perspectives Sep 18, 2019 | 18:02 GMTSep 18, 2019
The West sees two geostrategic questions regarding China: adapt to its growing strength or confront it? Future historians might see recent Western behavior toward China as something else entirely.
By Ian Morris
Contributor Perspectives Sep 12, 2019 | 09:00 GMTSep 12, 2019
It's geopolitics, not business opportunities, that makes Asian leaders seek meetings with Vladimir Putin.
By Artyom Lukin
Contributor Perspectives Sep 5, 2019 | 09:30 GMTSep 5, 2019
For years, Turkey's ruling party has marginalized Kurdish voters. Now, Istanbul's new mayor and his political party sense an opportunity to reach out to the community.
By Sinan Ciddi
Contributor Perspectives Sep 3, 2019 | 10:00 GMTSep 3, 2019
The country's prosperity and growth depend on a critical resource it increasingly mismanages.
Contributor Perspectives Aug 30, 2019 | 09:00 GMTAug 30, 2019
Georgia's neo-Nazi movement is growing fast, whether thanks to indifference or connivance on the part of the country's political and ecclesiastical authorities.
Partner Perspectives Aug 29, 2019 | 10:00 GMTAug 29, 2019
Revolutionary credentials and long political experience positioned the leader to nurture the country's fledgling democracy.
Partner Perspectives Aug 26, 2019 | 10:00 GMTAug 26, 2019
The heightened interest in cryptocurrencies across the Gulf is taking place alongside global efforts to both regulate digital assets and attract cryptocurrency firms.
