Civil conflict in Libya shows few signs of resolving itself in the near future, and the loss of Libya’s 1.8 million barrels per day of oil output is beginning to be felt.

Vice President of Strategic Intelligence Rodger Baker examines stresses on the Chinese state and the possible implications of rising energy prices due to unrest in North Africa and the Middle East.

Analyst Reva Bhalla discusses why the removal of a prominent rival to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from a top position is not a sign of serious regime instability.

Vice President of Strategic Intelligence Rodger Baker discusses how the revolutions in the Middle East affect China's energy interests and complicates Beijing's ability to manage its international image abroad while maintaining social stability at home.

Vice President of Analysis Peter Zeihan examines Libya's current crisis and the possibility of an east-west civil war from the perspective of energy and economics.

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French President Nicolas Sarkozy sent a message to G-20 finance ministers and central bankers meeting in Paris this weekend, calling for efforts to rein in commodity speculators. But STRATFOR's Peter Zeihan argues that governments and central banks bear some responsibility.

Vice President of Analysis Peter Zeihan explains how geography shapes the structure of the Egyptian system and the financial challenges looming around the corner.

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Analyst Mark Schroeder examines Angola's desire to develop its diamond industry and how possible cooperation with South Africa could ultimately usurp Angolan influence over the sector.

China has dramatically increased its holdings of U.S. treasury debt since the global financial and economic crisis.

Analyst Marko Papic examines German Chancellor Angela Merkel's statements about Germany's commitment to the eurozone, which come despite public discontent with Berlin's bailout policies.