The debate over Greece's debt crisis threatens to destabilize the eurozone and affect the future leadership of the European Union. (With STRATFOR interactive graphic) [more]
China is sending a senior minister to the United States to defuse rising tension over the yuan. Right now, says East Asia analyst Rodger Baker, the Chinese are under a lot of stress - politically, economically, and socially. [more]
Energy is one of the pillars of Turkey's re-emergence as a regional geopolitical force to be reckoned with. But before Ankara can fulfill its energy goals, Turkey must untie a geopolitical knot involving Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Russia. [more]
As the outcome of Iraq's parliamentary elections becomes clearer, questions arise concerning the potential makeup of a new government in Baghdad. [more]
As the U.S. secretary of state arrives for two days of talk in Moscow, tensions in the U.S.-Russian relationship are playing out in the Baltics and other regions. Analyst Marko Papic discusses the implications, with emphasis on Iran. [more]
Operating in China presents many challenges to foreign businesses. The China Security Memo analyzes and tracks newsworthy incidents throughout the country over the past week. (With STRATFOR Interactive Map) [more]
A recent operation in Pakistan's Kohistan district indicates that at least some militants still do not consider the Swat valley a safe hideout. (With STRATFOR map) [more]
Analyst Marko Papic discusses the latest statements from Germany, which is asserting its authority amid a eurozone crisis while also defending its status as an export economy — a stance that some say hurts struggling states like Greece and Spain. [more]
STRATFOR continues its series on the underlying strategies of the key players in Afghanistan with this third part on Pakistan. (With STRATFOR maps) [more]
A weekly approximation of the current locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups and Amphibious Ready Groups, based on available open-source information. (With STRATFOR map) [more]
The U.S. position that there is no immediate solution to the Iranian nuclear problem has led Israel to turn to a more domestic issue, namely, settlements in the West Bank. [more]
During a visit to Zimbabwe, South African President Jacob Zuma is more likely to discuss the Indigenization and Empowerment Act than Harare's political situation. [more]
