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Agenda: With George Friedman
January 2, 2010 0156 GMT
2009 has been characterized by turbulence in three Islamic states - Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan. These theaters will also be the focus of intense conflicts in 2010. [more]
Parts of a dismantled generator at the Ignalina nuclear power plant in Lithuania on Dec. 18
Lithuania: Lights Out Without Russia's Help?
January 1, 2010 1409 GMT
Russia is poised to take advantage of problems resulting from the closure of Lithuania's Ignalina nuclear power plant. (With STRATFOR map) [more]
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Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan: A Customs Deal and a Way Forward for Moscow
December 31, 2009 1435 GMT
The Kremlin aims to strength its economic -- and political -- influence in Belarus, Kazakhstan and beyond through the common customs agreement. [more]
Seychellois coast guard marines walk on captured Somali pirate skiffs Nov. 28
Somalia: A Flurry of Pirate Activity
December 30, 2009 1800 GMT
The Somali coast is seeing an increase in attempted hijackings as pirates anticipate the coming monsoon season. [more]
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Situation Reports
Turkey: FM Pleased With Saudi Partnership
January 2, 2010 1741 GMT
Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmet Davutoglu said he was pleased that relations between Turkey and Saudi Arabia continue to develop, AAWSAT reported Jan. 2. The statement follows Davutoglu's meeting in Riyadh with Saudi Arabian Minister of Foreign Affairs Saud al-Faysal bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud. Davutoglu noted the two countries continue to cooperate on such regional issues as promoting stability in Iraq, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Yemen and Sudan, and helping resume the peace process in the Arab-Israeli conflict.
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Israel: Deputy FM Said Sanctions Against Iran Within A Month
January 2, 2010 1722 GMT
Iran: Warns It Will Make Its Own Nuclear Fuel
January 2, 2010 1707 GMT
Yemen: FM Responds To Somali Movement Statement
January 2, 2010 1656 GMT
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Tactical Implications of the Headley Case
December 16, 2009 2132 GMT
Since his October arrest, details released about alleged operative David Headley and his purported co-conspirators have revealed a great deal about two Pakistani militant groups. [more]
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The Iranian Incursion in Context
December 21, 2009 1629 GMT
Tehran has now signaled to the United States that it might not wait for Washington to set up an effective sanctions regime or to launch military strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities. [more]
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Deciphering Disinformation
December 30, 2009 1710 GMT
A number of disinformation campaigns are at work in shaping perceptions on Iran. [more]
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