Vice President of Intelligence Fred Burton examines the recent controversy over U.S. surveillance-detection programs at U.S. embassies in Nordic countries.

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Analyst Marko Papic puts France's decision to enter into a bilateral military relationship with the United Kingdom in the broader context of Germany's increasing assertion of power.

Military analyst Nate Hughes examines London's attempt to cut defense spending drastically while maintaining an agile force for the 21st century.

Analyst Ben West examines the increasing number of attacks by the most recent incarnation of the Irish Republican Army, the reasons for its growth and its limitations.

STRATFOR CEO George Friedman discusses the warrior politics of Gen. David Petraeus in Afghanistan and the failure of multiculturalism in Europe

Analyst Marko Papic examines the underpinnings of the current unrest in France and where it might head next.

Analyst Marko Papic examines statements by Russian President Dmitri Medvedev that Europe should create a new security structure.

VP of Intelligence Fred Burton explains how counterterrorism agencies pieced together the information that triggered the current terror alert in Europe.

Tactical analyst Ben West discusses the recent terror threat in Europe and explains why the plot is unlikely to lead to a Mumbai-style attack.

VP of Intelligence Fred Burton explains how the "disruption model" is used as a counterterrorism strategy and examines the recent alleged plot against the pope as a case study.