Stratfor Europe analyst Adriano Bosoni discusses the daunting economic and political challenges facing the eurozone, particularly Spain and Italy.

The French intervention has allowed other African countries to begin deploying to Mali.

Stratfor Europe analyst Adriano Bosoni discusses how a decline in population may cause Germany's economic and political power to decline as well.

Stratfor Europe analyst Adriano Bosoni discusses France's challenge to implement austerity measures, spur economic growth and lower the unemployment rate.

Institutional and political obstacles will complicate the membership bids of Western Balkan states and other EU candidates.

French air assaults come as the jihadists break under the pressure of military operations.

Russia is already the Balkans' main energy provider, and South Stream will allow it to fortify that position.

Given the resources it is deploying, Paris is clearly preparing for any contingencies that could arise during its military operation against jihadists in Mali.

Stratfor Africa Analyst Mark Schroeder discusses the launch of a French-led effort to dislodge jihadists from northern Mali.

Stratfor's Vice President of Global Analysis Reva Bhalla discusses the key geopolitical developments for 2013.