There are too many constraints in place for border skirmishes to evolve into a larger conflict.

Norway and Russia are poised to increase competition for Arctic energy resources.

Tuareg separatists have taken advantage of Malian political confusion to capture two northern cities.

This is the fifth in a series of monographs on the geopolitics of countries influential in world affairs. (With Stratfor maps)

With Yemen's government preoccupied by power struggles, rebels and militants have had more room to operate.

Egypt's largest Islamist movement will likely make concessions to avoid losing its strengthened political presence.

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

This is the second in a series of monographs on the geopolitics of countries influential in world affairs. (With Stratfor maps)

Mali's military junta is consolidating control in Bamako while the Tuareg rebellion in the north continues to rage.

Factions of Guinea-Bissau's military are concerned the next president may undercut their profits from drug smuggling.