Stratfor in the News

Gaza Unrest and Market Fallout

The energy markets on high alert on a major escalation in tensions between Israeli and Palestinian militants. The number of casualties is increasing daily, and Israeli forces are moving toward the Gaza border, a sign of a possible ground offensive. The region is a global flash point that's seen revolution and civil war over the past couple of years. For more on this story, let's bring in George Friedman, CEO of Stratfor.
CNBC Friday, November 16, 2012 - 10:31 Featured Analyst:  George Friedman
China Power Transition

China Power Transition

Rodger Baker, China expert, Stratfor, talks about China's responsibility as a rising superpower.
CTV Saturday, November 10, 2012 - 11:11 Featured Analyst:  Rodger Baker
Military planners prepare for war in Mali

Military planners prepare for war in Mali

U.S.-based risk consultancy Stratfor said an intervention would likely drive al Qaeda-linked fighters out of their strongholds - Timbuktu, Gao, and Kidal - and into the mountain ranges of Mali and Niger where their influence could be contained.
Reuters Saturday, November 10, 2012 - 10:17
Syrian defector says most bomber pilots grounded

Syrian defector says most bomber pilots grounded

It was not possible to verify Fares’ statements, but Omar Lamrani, a military analyst at the Texas-based think tank Stratfor, said it was plausible for the regime to ground pilots considered less-than-loyal to prevent defections.
Associated Press Saturday, November 10, 2012 - 10:13
Houston firms turning to Stratfor for security information on Mexico

Houston firms turning to Stratfor for security information on Mexico

Stratfor, an Austin-based intelligence firm, offers an array of services, including a daily Mexican violence report as well as a quarterly summary of the developments. "We can do a deep dive on a location and provide a detailed analysis of what is going on," said Scott Stewart, vice president for analysis at Stratfor and a former U.S. State Department agent. "We can get very granular, if that is what the customer desires."
Houston Chronicle Tuesday, November 6, 2012 - 10:52 Featured Analyst:  Scott Stewart

China & Japan Tensions Escalate

Tensions continue to escalate in China and Japan over ownership of uninhabited islands in the East China Sea, with Rodger Baker, Stratfor; and Itay Michaeli, Citi auto analyst, discusses how the dispute and slowing china growth could impact U.S. automakers.
CNBC Thursday, October 11, 2012 - 12:12 Featured Analyst:  Rodger Baker
Robert D. Kaplan on Charlie Rose

Robert D. Kaplan on Charlie Rose

Author Robert D. Kaplan on his book “The Revenge of Geography: What the Map Tells us About Coming Conflicts and the Battle Against Fate”
Charlie Rose Thursday, October 11, 2012 - 12:00 Featured Analyst:  Robert D. Kaplan

Mexico Confirms Death of Feared Zetas Cartel Leader

The intelligence firm Stratfor said it expects Lazcano's death to have little impact on the Zetas' operations.
CNN Wednesday, October 10, 2012 - 17:35

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