Stratfor discusses the geopolitical significance of the Nile River -- Egypt's lifeline and a source of contention among the 10 countries through which it flows.

A prolonged militant threat similar to that faced in Egypt or Libya is unlikely to take root in Tunisia.

Stratfor Vice President of Intelligence Fred Burton explains the importance and usage of a smoke hood to reduce smoke inhalation in a fire.

The Nigerian government effectively offered a pardon to the accused leader of a militant group based in the oil-rich and politically important Niger Delta.

Khartoum and Juba signed a deal to resume oil exports, which had been cut off since January due to a dispute over transit and production fees.

Stratfor CEO George Friedman describes how Stratfor views the issue of demography in relation to geopolitics.

The proposed Juba-Lamu pipeline could lessen South Sudan's reliance on Khartoum.

A group of militiamen in northern Mali announced Sept. 24 that they plan to break away from the country's main non-Islamist rebel movement in order to focus on protecting their home territory.

Stratfor tactical analyst Ben West examines how the Libyan government is bolstering its security presence in Benghazi amid the country's fragile political transition.

Stratfor's Vice President of Intelligence Fred Burton examines the recent attack on a U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya, and discusses the challenges faced during the after-action investigation.