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After Russia consolidates control over the countries vital to its national security, it will turn to another set of countries where it would like to have greater influence. (With STRATFOR map and interactive graphic) [more]

With the United States preoccupied with two wars, Russia is taking advantage of an opportunity to expand its influence and control over states in its near abroad. The first phase is nearly complete, and analyst Marko Papic says pressure now is growing on the Baltics. [more]

Russia wants to consolidate its control over key Eurasian states -- but how far is it willing and able to go? (With STRATFOR map and interactive graphic) [more]

Diplomatic visits to Iraq, Ukraine and Estonia before and after key elections hint that Russian resurgence is nigh. [more]

Moscow may set up a foundation to protect and assist Russian nationals living abroad. The tactic is not new, but this time it will emphasize Russian minorities to influence Russia's neighbors. [more]

The Baltic states are concerned about Russia's potential purchase of a helicopter carrier based on the French Mistral (L 9013). [more]

STRATFOR examines the top candidates for the two new EU offices of president and foreign minister, and what each would mean for how the bloc is run. (With STRATFOR map) [more]

When the European Union's Lisbon Treaty takes effect, it likely will prompt changes in the bloc's relationship with Russia. [more]

Planned military exercises with the Baltic states are another way in which the United States is pressuring Russia. [more]

STRATFOR takes a look at the effects of the global financial crisis on each country in the region. (With STRATFOR map) [more]

Once a primary destination for international capital, Central Europe is now trying to avoid a crisis over appreciating foreign debt. [more]

Labor protests are being prepared in the Baltic States as workers air their discontent with their governments' handling of the economic crisis. [more]

Armenia joins Estonia and Latvia as the latest country to drop out of the scheduled NATO military drills. [more]

This is the seventh piece in a series that explores how key countries in various regions have interacted with the United States in the past, and how their relationships with Washington will likely be defined during the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama. (With STRATFOR maps) [more]

Among countries dependent on remittances from workers abroad, some are more vulnerable to social upheaval than others. [more]

The International Monetary Fund will offer rapidly disbursed loans through a new short-term liquidity facility. [more]

Though Sweden's economy is quite strong, the government is safeguarding against Swedish banks' exposure to the Baltic states. [more]

The U.S. subprime crisis that initiated a worldwide credit crunch is triggering a much deeper -- and pre-existing -- European problem. [more]

Two disparate pieces of news could indicate future options for Russia on its path of resurgence. [more]

An official Russian media outlet has reported that two farms in Estonia have declared independence. [more]