Analyst Eugene Chausovsky looks at the geopolitical importance of the Fergana Valley to major powers after militant attacks in Tajikistan on Sept. 19.

Analyst Eugene Chausovsky examines how the Azerbaijan-Georgia-Romania Interconnector project, which faces many infrastructural and political obstacles, is likely a message to Russia and Turkey.

The Caucasus region is one where great powers have historically converged. Today, Russia, Iran, Turkey and the United States vie for influence in the area. Analyst Marko Papic examines the players and the issues at stake.

The U.S. has remained relatively quiet following Russia's announcement that it had deployed S-300 strategic air defense batteries to Georgia's breakaway Abkhazia region. Analyst Marko Papic examines the issue.

Russia has been hit by fires and drought due to abnormally hot weather, causing the government to declare a state of emergency in several of its grain-producing regions. Analyst Eugene Chausovsky discusses the geopolitical implications.

With Russia's Aug. 2 announcement that it will develop the Syrian port of Tartus, Moscow is increasing its reach and influence in the Mediterranean. Analyst Nathan Hughes examines the issue.

Analyst Marko Papic examines developments in the Russian-U.S. relationship that have caused STRATFOR to re-examine its net assessment of Russia.

Security expert Fred Burton analyzes the U.S. arrests of alleged Russian spies and discusses the interconnected nature of espionage cases.

Analyst Marko Papic examines Russia's modernization strategy following President Dmitri Medvedev's visit to the United States.

Analyst Marko Papic discusses the challenge facing Russia in attracting Western investments while consolidating its sphere of influence.