While China's industry and manufacturing are concentrated on the coast, the energy necessary to fuel them is locked in the country's northern and western provinces.

A more comprehensive and efficient power grid will be necessary as Beijing moves to develop and integrate China's interior with the coasts.

Africa Analyst Adelaide Schwartz discusses China's inability to remain neutral in the recent conflict between Sudan and South Sudan, due to its oil infrastructure investments in the region.

Stratfor analysts Reva Bhalla and Peter Zeihan discuss the effect of increased U.S. shale gas supplies on the international energy markets.

Stratfor examines the future of the international shale gas industry and discusses the burgeoning market for U.S. and Australian natural gas exports.

Stratfor Africa Analyst Mark Schroeder examines the crude oil industry throughout Africa, and how revenues influence the well-being of national governments.

Africa Analyst Mark Schroeder examines recent clashes between Sudan and South Sudan as the countries try to negotiate the demarcation of their oil-rich disputed border.

China is attempting to increase its domestic shale gas exploration and development to help meet its energy needs.

Vice President of Strategic Intelligence Rodger Baker examines the recent dispute over oil exploration in the South China Sea.

Stratfor Vice President of Strategic Intelligence Rodger Baker explores North Korea's Feb. 29 pledge to suspend parts of its nuclear development program and allow international inspections in exchange for minor U.S. concessions.