Stratfor East Asia Analyst John Minnich discusses China's coal mining sector and the effects of "shadow lending" on the country's economic stability.

Stratfor Europe Analyst Christoph Helbling examines how budget negotiations will affect countries on the periphery of the European Union, especially regarding agriculture and infrastructure.

Stratfor's Vice President of International Projects Jennifer Richmond discusses the challenges for China's new leadership.

Two proposed hydropower dam projects could create conflict in Central Asia.

Stratfor's Vice President of East Asia Analysis Rodger Baker discusses China's leadership transition, U.S. President Barack Obama's upcoming trip to Southeast Asia and the effects of both on the countries' relationship.

Stratfor Analyst Adriano Bosoni looks at recent moves made to contain Europe's economic woes and what they could mean in 2013.

Stratfor's Vice President of International Projects Jennifer Richmond discusses the upcoming Chinese leadership transition and how it will affect the country internally.

Labor strikes are symptomatic of the political transition in Tbilisi.

Stratfor CEO George Friedman discusses Russia's moves to take advantage of Europe's disarray.

Stratfor's Vice President of International Projects Jennifer Richmond discusses the opportunities and obstacles to foreign investment in Myanmar.