Tensions between Moscow and Washington can be attributed to one primary issue: ballistic missile defense (BMD). The United States' BMD systems are scheduled to become operational in Romania in 2015 and in Poland in 2018.

Stratfor's senior Eurasia analyst Lauren Goodrich explains how Russia is using the Syrian crisis to prove it still has a say in global affairs.

Stratfor analyst Eugene Chausovsky examines the obstacles Ukraine faces in the diversification of its energy sector, including talks with Brazilian energy giant Petrobras and Ukraine's dependence on Russian energy.

Stratfor analyst Eugene Chausovsky examines the events, tensions and trends that Stratfor expects to shape the Former Soviet Union in 2012.

Eurasia Analyst Eugene Chausovsky discusses the recent unrest in Kazakhstan and the prospects for regional instability.

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STRATFOR CEO George Friedman and Senior Eurasia Analyst Lauren Goodrich discuss the political challenges now facing Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin as he prepares to seek a mandate to resume Russia's presidency.

Senior Eurasia Analyst Lauren Goodrich examines Russia's likely entrance into the World Trade Organization and how its membership may not be the global game-changer many expect it to be.

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Middle East Analyst Reva Bhalla examines the Iranian and Russian reactions to growing U.S.-Turkish strategic ties.
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Senior Eurasia Analyst Lauren Goodrich examines the international and domestic reactions to Russia's preliminary election results.

Analyst Eugene Chausovsky examines the significance of a month-long campaign for signatures to make Russian Latvia's second official language.
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