In this members-only podcast, security expert Fred Burton explains the significance of Russia’s high-profile political murder rate and its impact on corporate and personal security. [more]
The following are internal Stratfor documents produced to provide high-level guidance to our analysts. These documents are not forecasts, but rather a series of guidelines for understanding and evaluating events, as well as suggestions on areas for focus. [more]
BrahMos Aerospace claims it has conducted laboratory tests of a variant of its signature cruise and anti-ship missile that will be capable of speeds in excess of Mach 5. [more]
Although a clash between Georgia and Russia over the secessionist region of Abkhazia seemed very possible last week as both players positioned troops, a trigger is still necessary before this long-standing feud erupts.(With Stratfor map)[more]
Russia will use its annual Victory Day celebration on May 9 as an opportunity to send a clear message to the West and to the Russian people. (With Stratfor interactive photo essay)[more]
While shifting into the role of prime minister, Russian President Vladimir Putin handed over power May 7 to Dmitri Medvedev. However, in the process of asserting his control, Putin has left little real power for his replacement.
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Shortly before handing off power to new President Dmitry Medvedev, Vladimir Putin codified the Kremlin’s interest in key economic sectors. Analyst Peter Zeihan explains how the new law will affect foreign investors and maximize the power of the Russian state. [more]
Georgia has warned that war with Russia over the secessionist region of Abkhazia is highly likely. Meanwhile, Russia has moved troops into regions around Georgia while saying that the Georgians have massed troops. The crisis is turning hotter. [more]
The Russian Cabinet reportedly is mulling a delay in the government's planned deregulation of natural gas prices for industrial consumers -- a deregulation that would benefit natural gas giant Gazprom. [more]
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a new law regarding foreign investment in Russia and clearly stated what assets are off-limits and to whom. [more]
The five Central Asian states are debating switching from the Cyrillic to the Latin alphabet in an attempt to end their relative isolation and loosen their ties to Russia. [more]
