Stratfor Vice President of Global Analysis Reva Bhalla discusses the recent tension rising in Lebanon and its relationship with Syria.

The northwestern Persian Gulf will experience a surge in geopolitical conflict as Iraq and Kuwait compete as trade hubs.

Stratfor discusses the Iraq-Kuwait rivalry and the countries' access to the Persian Gulf through their new port projects.

As the conflict in Syria devolves into clan-based warfare, Lebanese Shiite militant group Hezbollah is working on contingency plans to ensure its long-term survival.

Raw footage of the aftermath of the bomb blast in Beirut, Lebanon, on Oct. 19.

Stratfor discusses the geopolitical significance of the Nile River -- Egypt's lifeline and a source of contention among the 10 countries through which it flows.

Turkey and Syria have exchanged artillery fire for six consecutive days.

A prolonged militant threat similar to that faced in Egypt or Libya is unlikely to take root in Tunisia.

Stratfor Vice President of Intelligence Fred Burton explains the importance and usage of a smoke hood to reduce smoke inhalation in a fire.

Stratfor's Vice President of Global Analysis Reva Bhalla discusses how major powers use economic sanctions to compel changes in the political behavior of targeted states.