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February 9, 2012

Mexico Security Memo: Mitigating the Threat of Affiliate Groups
Feb 8, 2012 | 1814 GMT

Recent events in Acapulco illustrate one way in which the Sinaloa Federation keeps co-opted smaller groups in check.

Polarization and Sustained Violence in Mexico's Cartel War
Jan 24, 2012 | 1212 GMT

High levels of violence persisted throughout Mexico in 2011, a year in whic

Annual Forecast 2012
Jan 20, 2012 | 1414 GMT

There are periods when the international system undergoes radical shifts in

Political Sacking in China's Chongqing Province
Feb 9, 2012 | 0501 GMT

The sacking of a Chongqing province official may mean more turmoil ahead of Beijing's 2012 leadership transition.

The Next Stage of Russia's Resurgence: Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova
Feb 8, 2012 | 1246 GMT

Stratfor examines Russia's strategy for continuing its resurgence in Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova.

In Bahrain, Group Issues Death Threats to Foreigners
Feb 7, 2012 | 1753 GMT

Despite receiving a threatening letter from anti-regime elements, foreign workers in Bahrain are unlikely to leave.

Brazilian Police Strikes Threaten Rio's Carnival
Feb 7, 2012 | 1304 GMT

The potential for a police strike during Carnival is testing Brazil's readiness for the World Cup and Olympics.

The Next Stage of Russia's Resurgence: Introduction
Feb 7, 2012 | 1209 GMT

Russia's resurgence into its periphery is entering a new phase as Vladimir Putin is set to reassume the presidency.

The Importance of a Deal on Russia's Base in Tajikistan
Feb 7, 2012 | 1209 GMT

A deal that will keep a Russian military base open in Tajikistan is vital to Russia's interests.

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Egypt Looks To Rein in NGOs
Feb 9, 2012 | 0334 GMT

The more effective international NGOs become, the more seriously they will be taken, and the more likely governments are to try to control them.

Afghanistan: Moving Toward a Distant Endgame
Feb 7, 2012 | 1206 GMT

The United States can remain in Afghanistan indefinitely but it cannot defeat the Taliban, and it has many important issues to attend to elsewhere.

Mali Besieged by Fighters Fleeing Libya
Feb 2, 2012 | 1221 GMT

Mali has borne the brunt of the collapse of the Gadhafi regime as thousands of Tuareg fighters have left Libya for home.