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May 21, 2013 | 11:00 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.

NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen (R) and Georgian Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili in Brussels on Nov. 14, 2012. (JOHN THYS/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: An Empty Highway in Spain

May 21, 2013 | 05:02 GMT

Global Affairs

By: Robert D. Kaplan

Balancing Shia and Sunni Radicalisms

May 15, 2013 | 04:10 GMT

Analysis

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

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

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.

May 20, 2013 | 10:05 GMT FREE

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

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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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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."

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