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A Hurdle That Can Be Overcome

Robert D. Kaplan is chief geopolitical analyst for Stratfor, a private global intelligence firm.
The New York Times Thursday, October 4, 2012 - 16:06 Featured Analyst:  Robert D. Kaplan
How 'Geography' Informs The Fate Of The World

How 'Geography' Informs The Fate Of The World

To understand many of the worlds triumphs, tragedies and conflicts, according to geopolitical analyst Robert D. Kaplan, look no further than a map.
NPR Thursday, October 4, 2012 - 10:24 Featured Analyst:  Robert D. Kaplan

Is the World Becoming More Peaceful?

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Carnegie Council Thursday, October 4, 2012 - 10:20 Featured Analyst:  Robert D. Kaplan

Is Crude at a Geopolitical Tipping Point?

Kamran Bokhari gives Stratfor's take on what Iranian-Israeli tensions mean for oil.
CNBC's Street Signs Friday, September 28, 2012 - 09:47 Featured Analyst:  Kamran Bokhari
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U.S. post in Benghazi had less than standard security before attack

Someone made the decision that the mission in Benghazi was so critical that they waived the standard security requirements, which presents unique challenges to the diplomatic security service as you can imagine," said Fred Burton, vice president for Intelligence at STRATFOR, an intelligence analysis group.
CNN Tuesday, September 25, 2012 - 10:47 Featured Analyst:  Fred Burton

Italy struggles to escape Spain’s bailout shadow

In another report published Thursday, analysts at Stratfor Global Intelligence said most of the parties that stand a chance of forming the next government plan to roll back some of Monti’s reforms that were implemented along with the European Union fiscal compact. Any party that’s elected will have to generate economic growth and reduce social tensions without alarming markets and creating tensions in the EU.
The Wall Street Journal Friday, September 21, 2012 - 14:53

As 15 Die In Anti-American Protests In Pakistan, Yum Closes Its Franchises

At the end of the day, the latest wave on anti-American protests are a reaction to failed assumptions behind NATO’s backing of the Arab Spring, according to Stratfor's George Friedman.
Forbes Friday, September 21, 2012 - 14:18 Featured Analyst:  George Friedman

Libya consulate was light on security

Fred Burton, a former special agent for the U.S. diplomatic Security Service who now works for the Stratfor consultancy, said there had been a "security failure" since the consulate lacked "concentric rings" of protection typical at other sites.
Reuters Friday, September 21, 2012 - 13:47 Featured Analyst:  Fred Burton

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