Americans are important because of where, not who, they are.

This map shows an approximation of the locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups and Amphibious Ready Groups.

Forcing Afghan security forces to the front lines sooner than planned could divide rather than unite them.

The frayed relationship between the two countries has ramifications for U.S. and Chinese efforts in the Pacific.

This map shows an approximation of the locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups and Amphibious Ready Groups.

With the Islamist parties contained, the Algerian army's political arm may try to consolidate its power.

The Geopolitical Calendar is an internal Stratfor document listing significant meetings and events for the next week.

The Chinese Marine Surveillance fleet is expanding to help enforce China's claims to disputed territories.

Islamists do not pose the biggest threat to Algeria's political stability.

Egypt's high court is likely to overturn a ruling by a court in Benha to suspend the country's presidential election.