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February 8, 2012

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.

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

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 coopted smaller groups in check.

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.

Political Change Won't Shift Romania's Calculus
Feb 6, 2012 | 2152 GMT

Protests have led to political change, but a new Romanian government will find itself restricted by economic realities.

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Sarkozy, Germany and France’s Internal Political Debate
Feb 8, 2012 | 0511 GMT

An already complicated French election race has been enhanced by Angela Merkel’s endorsement of Nicolas Sarkozy and the release of France’s annual trade figures.

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.