North Sea oil and natural gas resources are an important factor in Scotland's bid for independence.

A deep economic and political division exists within the European Union between the eurozone states and the 10 EU members outside the monetary bloc.

Stratfor Tactical Analyst Ben West explains the reasons and process for money laundering in the United States and how it relates to the recent Standard Chartered Bank laundering scandal.

Stratfor Vice President of Intelligence Fred Burton examines the security issues surrounding British Prince Harry's upcoming visit to the United States.

Stratfor Vice President of Strategic Intelligence Reva Bhalla discusses what Czech and British opposition to an EU fiscal compact treaty could mean for Germany and the European Union.

Tactical Analyst Ben West examines video footage from the recent student protests in front of the British Embassy in Tehran and discusses how the Iranian government likely was complicit in the event.

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Vice President of Intelligence Fred Burton examines declassified surveillance video and deconstructs the tradecraft techniques known as the Brush Pass and the Dead Drop.

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Vice President of Intelligence Fred Burton examines how possible political interference in the Rewards for Justice program may be impeding the capture of convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdel Basset Ali al-Megrahi.

Vice President of Tactical Intelligence Scott Stewart discusses personal safety during mob violence situations while using the recent London riots as an example.

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Analyst Marko Papic discusses the political and energy infrastructure implications of a severe heat wave in France this summer.

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