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May 20, 2013 | 10:05 GMT

Syria: Outside Patronage and a New Offensive for the Regime

The battle for Al-Qusayr is part of a larger effort to control the Homs governorate.

Syrian troops May 13 in Western Dumayna, which is 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) north of Qusayr. (JOSEPH EID/AFP/Getty Images)

Geopolitical Diary

A Milestone for Myanmar's Opening

A once-unthinkable visit to the White House by Myanmar's president shows that Washington is serious about finding partners in Southeast Asia.

May 20, 2013 | 21:35 GMT

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Syria: Unintended Consequences of Israeli Airstrikes

China's Opportunities in Taiwanese-Philippine Tensions

U.S., Mexico: The Decline of the Colorado River

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Geopolitical Weekly

By: George Friedman

Geopolitical Journey: Europe, the Glorious and the Banal

May 14, 2013 | 04:01 GMT

Global Affairs

By: Robert D. Kaplan

Balancing Shia and Sunni Radicalisms

May 15, 2013 | 04:10 GMT

Analysis

The Politics of Malaysian Demographics

The country remains stable, but ethnic divisions within its political parties show signs of intensifying.

May 20, 2013 | 09:29 GMT

Brazil's Petroleum Sector Resumes Licensing Activities

Despite significant political, bureaucratic and legal hurdles, Brazil has managed to overhaul its oil and gas sector.

May 20, 2013 | 07:00 GMT

Geopolitical Calendar: Week of May 20, 2013

This is an internal Stratfor document listing significant meetings and events for the next week.

May 20, 2013 | 05:01 GMT

Amid the Crisis, the EU Adds Another Member

Croatia will likely be the last country to join the bloc for several years.

May 17, 2013 | 11:42 GMT

The Growing Importance of the Arctic Council

Admitting more observer countries will raise the council's profile but will not necessarily facilitate policy decisions.

May 17, 2013 | 09:16 GMT

In China, College Graduates Oversaturate Urban Labor Markets

Beijing faces an employment dilemma as it rebalances its economy.

May 17, 2013 | 07:02 GMT

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The Arctic's Untapped Energy Resources

Massive oil and natural gas reserves located in the Arctic may become more accessible in the coming decades.

May 20, 2013 | 12:53 GMT

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The Politics Behind Nigeria's State of Emergency

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Turkey's Ambitious Infrastructure Projects

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Taiwan Escalates Tensions Over Maritime Claims

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Kamran Bokhari discusses the economic implications of U.S. intervention in Syria

On today's "Reganomix," Stratfor Intelligence's Kamran Bokhari and Brookings Institute's Michael O'Hanlon discuss the Syrian conflict with Trish Regan on Bloomberg Television's "Street Smart."

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