The Naval Update Map shows an approximation of the current locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups (CSGs) and Amphibious Ready Groups (ARGs), based on available open-source information. No classified or operationally sensitive information is included in this weekly update. CSGs and ARGs are the keys to U.S. dominance of the world’s oceans.

Assailants attacked the motorcade of the president of the breakaway Georgian territory on Feb. 22.

A dispute over oil revenues has led to the shutdown of South Sudanese oil production and Sudan's seizure of southern wells in response.

The European financial crisis and political instability within Russia have complicated the Kremlin's plans to attract outside investment.

If the rebels can maintain their hold over Tinzawatene, they may be able to tap into the extensive smuggling network nearby to help sustain their movement.

Low temperatures through January and February in Europe have frozen the Danube River, negatively affecting shipping through Central Europe.

The Naval Update Map shows an approximation of the current locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups (CSGs) and Amphibious Ready Groups (ARGs), based on available open-source information. No classified or operationally sensitive information is included in this weekly update. CSGs and ARGs are the keys to U.S. dominance of the world’s oceans.

South African financial and engineering assistance has developed much of the region's mining and transportation infrastructure.

Miranda state Gov. Henrique Capriles Radonski won Venezuela's opposition primary election Feb. 12, garnering nearly 64 percent of the vote. His closest competitor, Zulia state Gov.

On Feb. 10, two security facilities in Aleppo, Syria, were struck by car bombs in separate incidents. The Military Security Branch headquarters and al-Orkoub area's law enforcement headquarters were severely damaged by the attacks.