Stratfor analyst Eugene Chausovsky examines Armenia's strategic but volatile location in the Caucasus region and domestic political developments ahead of the country's presidential transition.

The flow of drugs from Central Asia into Russia is a significant problem for Moscow. Though completely eradicating drug trafficking is impossible, Moscow would like to gain as much control as it can over the illicit trade.

The new Nabucco pipeline proposal must compete with several other pipelines in the region.

Stratfor Director of Military Analysis Nate Hughes and Stratfor analyst Eugene Chausovsky discuss the U.S.-Russia relationship regarding ballistic missile defense, security and technology advances.

Stratfor analyst Eugene Chausovsky discusses Vladimir Putin's return to the Russian presidency and the domestic political challenges he will face.

Stratfor Eurasia Analyst Eugene Chausovsky discusses the cancellation of the upcoming Russia-NATO meeting on U.S. ballistic missile defense in Europe and Moscow's attempts to gain leverage against the West.

Stratfor examines reports that Russia will rearm peacekeepers in Moldova's breakaway region of Transdniestria in light of U.S. ballistic missile defense plans in the region.

Stratfor Analyst Eugene Chausovsky explains how the planned U.S. ballistic missile defense system in Europe affects Moscow's participation in the upcoming Russia-NATO summit.

Stratfor Vice President of East Asia Analysis Rodger Baker discusses this week's BRICS summit in New Delhi and how there are many things that divide Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa despite the group's argument that it should be taken more seriously.

Stratfor Middle East Analyst Reva Bhalla discusses Azerbaijan's complicated relationships with Israel and Iran.