The recent reported arrest of high-ranking Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion operatives could reduce the group's ability to coordinate its activities in Jalisco state.

Stratfor geopolitical analyst Karen Hooper explains how hurricanes can affect the U.S. economy and the city of New Orleans.

Numerous factors contribute to falling birthrates in South America.

Strafor's Vice President of Intelligence Fred Burton breaks down the recent shooting of an U.S. Embassy vehicle in Mexico that wounded two American employees.

Stratfor's Vice President of Global Analysis Reva Bhalla examines the growing disagreement between Turkey and the United States over what a post-al Assad Syria might look like.

Stratfor analyst Karen Hooper examines the effect of this summer's drought on global grain markets and discusses the political impact shortages could have on net importer nations.

Strikes against energy infrastructure have increased dramatically in 2012.

The Agata operations' potential to improve Brazilian military capabilities could have significant strategic ramifications.

Stratfor Tactical Analyst Ben West explains the reasons and process for money laundering in the United States and how it relates to the recent Standard Chartered Bank laundering scandal.

Stratfor Vice President of Intelligence Fred Burton examines the recent shootings in Wisconsin and Colorado and discusses the importance of sharing intelligence among law enforcement entities as a means to preempt violence.