This is an internal Stratfor document listing significant meetings and events for the next week.

Russia can still present itself as Europe's only reliable source of natural gas.

Populist, right-wing parties have softened their public image to broaden their base of support.

Bamako wants an immediate intervention, but long-term commitments must be made for any operation to be successful.

This is an internal Stratfor document listing significant meetings and events for the next week.

The junta in Bamako, hoping to avoid being swept aside, overthrew the prime minister Dec. 11.

To achieve its foreign policy objectives, Bucharest must first settle its governmental affairs.

Renewable energy will not solve Germany's energy dilemma.

Extremist factions could strengthen further if the Hungarian economy continues to struggle.

Russia and Qatar are vying for some natural gas markets.