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Geopolitical Calendar: Week of May 27, 2013

This is an internal Stratfor document listing significant meetings and events for the next week.
May 27, 2013 | 06:02 GMT
Mali: China Commits 500 Soldiers to U.N. Mission

Mali: China Commits 500 Soldiers to U.N. Mission

The offer is in keeping with Chinese activity in Africa, where Beijing is interested in mineral resources.
May 24, 2013 | 10:29 GMT

Lebanon: Hezbollah's Next Battle After Al-Qusayr

A battle over supply lines in Syria could see sectarian violence spill into Lebanon.
May 24, 2013 | 05:01 GMT
Niger: Jihadist Threats Persist After the Malian Intervention

Niger: Jihadist Threats Persist After the Malian Intervention

Security will be bolstered throughout the region ahead of future attacks.
May 23, 2013 | 10:57 GMT
U.S. Naval Update Map: May 23, 2013

U.S. Naval Update Map: May 23, 2013

This map shows the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups and Amphibious Ready Groups.
May 23, 2013 | 04:59 GMT
The Significance of the Tajik-Afghan Border

The Significance of the Tajik-Afghan Border

Russia wants to boost security to stem the flow of militants and drugs into Central Asia.
May 22, 2013 | 09:00 GMT
French Operations in Mali: A Look Back

French Operations in Mali: A Look Back

The intervention degraded the militants' abilities but did not eliminate the broader jihadist threat in the region.
May 21, 2013 | 09:00 GMT
Syria: Outside Patronage and a New Offensive for the Regime

Syria: Outside Patronage and a New Offensive for the Regime

The battle for Al-Qusayr is part of a larger effort to control the Homs governorate.
May 20, 2013 | 10:05 GMT

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