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The Challenges to Iran's Next President

The new president will face a divided domestic political arena, economic pressures and a hostile regional sectarian landscape.

May 21, 2013 | 19:59 GMT

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Annual Forecast 2013

The Geopolitics of the Yangtze River: Developing the Interior

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Geopolitical Weekly

By: George Friedman

Geopolitical Journey: An Empty Highway in Spain

May 21, 2013 | 05:02 GMT

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By: Robert D. Kaplan

The Virtues of Hard Power

May 22, 2013 | 04:00 GMT

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Understanding Pena Nieto's Approach to the Cartels

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The Significance of the Tajik-Afghan Border

The Significance of the Tajik-Afghan Border

Russia wants to boost security to stem the flow of militants and drugs into Central Asia.

May 22, 2013 | 09:00 GMT

Mining in Mexico Faces Reforms

A mining sector reform could raise revenue for the state and help poor regions, but timing is key.

May 22, 2013 | 07:00 GMT
A New Oil Dispute Between Sudan and South Sudan

A New Oil Dispute Between Sudan and South Sudan

An alleged disruption of oil flows between the two countries shows that their quarrels are far from over.

May 22, 2013 | 04:59 GMT

Georgia: The West Reacts to a New Political Orientation

Tbilisi finds itself balancing its growing relationship with Russia and its extant relationship with NATO.

May 21, 2013 | 11:00 GMT
French Operations in Mali: A Look Back

French Operations in Mali: A Look Back

The intervention degraded the militants' abilities but did not eliminate the broader jihadist threat in the region.

May 21, 2013 | 09:00 GMT
Gaza-Sinai Border Closure

Egypt Tackles Increased Sinai Militancy

Increased militant activity on the peninsula threatens Cairo's credibility, Hamas' rule in Gaza and Israel's southern border.

May 21, 2013 | 07:01 GMT

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Brazil's Energy Auctions

Brazil's Energy Auctions

The November auction of Brazil's massive pre-salt oil deposits will test whether regulatory changes have discouraged international investors.

May 21, 2013 | 13:29 GMT

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The Politics Behind Nigeria's State of Emergency

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Brazil's Geographic Challenge

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Turkey's Ambitious Infrastructure Projects

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Growing Discontent in the EU

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Taiwan Escalates Tensions Over Maritime Claims

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Scott Stewart on Violence in Mexico

"You have American gangsters working with Mexican gangsters hand in glove there," said Scott Stewart, a lead analyst at US-based intelligence consultancy Stratfor.

Scott Stewart on Inspire magazine's connection to the Boston bombers

"The new editor, who uses the nom de guerre Yahya Ibrahim, has worked with Khan since the first edition of the magazine," explains Scott Stewart, a former special agent with the US State Department and the vice president at Stratfor.

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."