The deputy prime minister's departure signals intensified power struggles in the Kremlin.

The polarization of Malaysian voters raises political risks.

The cartel is in conflict with self-defense groups as well as the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion.

Berlin is conceding to Paris on several issues ahead of September elections.

The country's divisions will preclude meaningful integration with any bloc, whether European or Russian.

BP is leveraging the state of the energy market and Algeria's domestic challenges to try to get better investment terms.

The attacks may turn the Syrian civil war into a wider conflict.

Luanda will try to relieve the pressure on the country's political elite.

A recent deal with a Japanese-French consortium will yield important short-term benefits for all involved.

This is an internal Stratfor document listing significant meetings and events for the next week.