Stratfor explains how Russia's diversifying population coupled with a proportional increase in the post-Soviet era population will pose the greatest challenge to the government.

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

Russia is reassessing its relationships with many countries in the Middle East and South Asia.

The persistence of water competition in Central Asia has already increased regional tensions and could eventually escalate to armed conflict if the situation goes unaddressed.

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

Stratfor discusses the importance of Venezuela's oil reserves and its relations with the United States.

State-run energy giant Gazprom finalized a deal to make Hungary the final transit state for Russian natural gas before arriving at Italian or Austrian natural gas distribution centers.

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

Stratfor East Asia analyst John Minnich discusses how Chinese investments in South Asia serve as a security strategy and as an opportunity for access to resources and ports.

Attacks launched by Shining Path strain ties between the Peruvian government and the companies targeted by the rebels.