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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]

The weak U.S. dollar has European finance officials worried about its effect on continuing economic recovery. [more]

Several unusual incidents involving the dry goods vessel the MV Arctic Sea have created a great deal of confusion and speculation. (With STRATFOR map) [more]

The following is an internal STRATFOR document produced to provide high-level guidance to our analysts. [more]

Sweden's moves toward NATO membership could change the dynamics on part of Russia's western periphery -- the Baltic Sea. [more]

The expansion of the NATO alliance highlights Russia's concerns about its Scandinavian border. [more]

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

Germany and Finland must choose how to respond to the current Russian resurgence. [more]

A row between Russia and Finland could drag down EU-Russia relations as well. [more]

Finland's embassy in Kenya received an e-mail threat of a possible attack against it, media reported Feb. 6. [more]

A school in the northern German town of Kaarst was closed Nov. 20 after a string of incidents involving potential attacks in Europe and the United States. [more]

Economic ties between Russia and the European Union are fraying. [more]

Ansar al-Islam reportedly has planned attacks to coincide with U.S. President George W. Bush's... [more]

Two developments give a holistic view of Russia's efforts to extend its influence into Europe. [more]

Representatives from Iraq's key Sunni and Shiite political blocs met in Finland for a four-day secret summit. [more]

Recent findings that one key nanotechnology product's manufacture could pose a health risk will enhance pressure for a decision on how to regulate the sector. [more]

The International Financial Corp. announced recently it is joining forces with the United Nations’ top expert on the business/human rights issue to study the impact of investment agreements on citizens in the developing world. [more]

A natural gas pipeline connecting Turkey to Greece will be ready to start shipments Aug. 10, and... [more]

Frances Townsend, Homeland Security adviser to U.S. President George W. Bush, said on Thursday... [more]

Moroccan police detained 15 suspected members of the al Qaeda Organization for the Countries of... [more]