Stratfor explains how Angola's main geographic challenge is controlling its ethnic divisions in such a vast, sparsely populated country.

Angola is rehabilitating the Benguela rail line, which could eventually allow the country to become a regional hub for commodity exports.

Stratfor Africa analyst Mark Schroeder discusses how the upcoming democratic elections in Angola will be dominated by the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), even though the ruling party claims that they will be a demonstration of democracy.

Analyst Mark Schroeder examines Angola's desire to develop its diamond industry and how possible cooperation with South Africa could ultimately usurp Angolan influence over the sector.