Protests have led to political change in Romania, but a new government will find itself restricted by economic realities.

Ahead of presidential elections in both countries, tensions between Russia and the United States are escalating.

Authorities seized cash from Veracruz state government employees, which may presage a dirty election season.

Jakarta needs to cut fuel subsidies in order to attract foreign investment, but this could threaten social stability.

The Geopolitical Calendar is an internal Stratfor document listing significant meetings and events for the next week.

The Venezuelan government unveiled new measures to pressure banks and companies into funding its populist initiatives.

Russian leader Vladimir Putin will have to make some policy changes in order to appease various political factions and maintain control.

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discusses strategic security and energy cooperation with Bulgarian officials.

Two Americans kidnapped in the Sinai have been released, but the harm to Egypt's tourism industry is ongoing.

While Vladimir Putin's inner circles collapsed, political forces opposed to the Kremlin began strengthening.