Amid increased U.S. involvement, China may seek to reshape perceptions of the regional balance of power.

The army conducted a final assault on the militants but did not save the remaining hostages.

This is an internal Stratfor document listing significant meetings and events for the next week.

The Kachin Independence Army has yet to agree to an armistice, but the rebels have few options.

The African intervention force is getting ready to secure the north.

Algiers will not negotiate with the West on issues of national security or regime stability.

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

France and al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb each want to protect their interests in the country.

Ideological differences among rebel groups will come to the fore as the conflict continues.

Paris is deploying additional troops while African forces mobilize for a northward push.