New policies suggest Japan is becoming more creative in managing its economic troubles.

This is an internal Stratfor document listing significant meetings and events for the next week.

Political and economic differences further strain relations between Paris and Berlin.

The Yamal-II project would reduce Ukraine's already waning leverage while strengthening Poland.

Belgrade maintains both relationships to yield more benefits.

Developing a few inland cities alone is unlikely to reduce economic imbalances or social tensions.

A lower target would have short-term benefits but long-term drawbacks for Madrid and the European Union.

Financial and political constraints will make it harder for many governments to maintain balance in the coming months.

Wuhan's transformations over the years reflect the extremely tight relationship between politics and economics in China.

Israel's ability to leverage recent energy finds will be complicated by enduring regional dynamics.