Rodger Baker

Rodger Baker leads Stratfor's analysis of East and South Asia and guides the company's forecasting process. A Stratfor analyst since 1997, he has played a pivotal role in developing and refining the company's analytical process, internal training programs and geopolitical framework.

Baker develops custom reports for clients and frequently delivers executive briefings to investors, businesses and universities across the globe, from the National Defense University in Beijing to financial institutions in New York. He is regularly invited to participate in dialogues and panel discussions in China, Japan, Thailand, Mongolia and South Korea.

Baker often appears as an expert in major media including The Economist, The New York Times, CNBC, CBS's The Early Show, The Chosun Ilbo, China Daily, Reuters, The Associated Press, Investors Business Daily and The Globe and Mail. Stratfor was one of the first organizations to identify the growing problems with the Chinese economy, with Baker spearheading the company's assessment. 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Chinese Economy
• Global Geopolitics
• Japan
• South Korea
• North Korea
• Asia-Pacific
• U.S.-Chinese relations
• U.S. Foreign Policy
• Supply Chains
• World Navies