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Geopolitical Diary

Jan 8, 2013 | 0731 GMT

The island nation and the United States could solve a few domestic issues by putting the decades-long embargo behind them.

Jan 4, 2013 | 0753 GMT

The Gulf Arab states will respond to the rise of Islamist power in the region with varying tactics and success.

Jan 3, 2013 | 0151 GMT

The seemingly imminent departure of the Venezuelan president might be felt across Latin America.

Dec 28, 2012 | 0331 GMT

With President Hugo Chavez incapacitated, his inner circle may soon need to organize a transition strategy.

Dec 27, 2012 | 0200 GMT

No country can provide guarantees to the Syrian president and his inner circle, undermining the prospects for a deal.

Dec 21, 2012 | 0555 GMT

With many of Algeria's neighbors consumed by political turmoil, Algiers has an opportunity to expand ties with its former colonizer.

Dec 20, 2012 | 0809 GMT

A political settlement in Afghanistan will require an agreement between the Taliban and the old Northern Alliance.

Dec 19, 2012 | 0701 GMT

Demand for the resource is unlikely to abate in the near future.

Dec 18, 2012 | 0659 GMT

The country's energy industry is feeling the effects of sanctions and the influence of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Dec 14, 2012 | 0114 GMT

Europe has made some legitimate progress fixing its financial crisis, but has left its political and social crises unaddressed.

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