President Juan Manuel Santos is attempting to enhance his security credentials ahead of the 2014 election.

This map shows the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups and Amphibious Ready Groups.

Though intercartel violence could drop, renewed fighting may erupt as Gulf rivals pursue their interests.

Financial and political constraints will make it harder for many governments to maintain balance in the coming months.

Pyongyang means to force Washington and Seoul into negotiations.

Relations between Turkey and Israel will not change in the long term.

This map shows the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups and Amphibious Ready Groups.

The country has developed its interior lowlands, where higher value-added products are being made.

Disinformation is often used to conceal cartels' true intentions and criminal activities.

The country is entering a new period of economic uncertainty.