Stratfor CEO George Friedman examines the latest developments in the Middle East and suggests that Iran's government could come under pressure as the crisis in Syria plays out.

The Agata operations' potential to improve Brazilian military capabilities could have significant strategic ramifications.

Stratfor Vice President of Global Analysis Reva Bhalla explains how Iran's attempts to obtain the release of 48 Iranian citizens abducted in Syria are part of Tehran's broader campaign to protect its regional interests.

Stratfor Tactical Analyst Ben West discusses Yemeni President Abd Rabboh Mansour Hadi's move to restructure the military in an effort to consolidate his power.

Stratfor East Asia analyst John Minnich discusses Japan's new defense priorities and how it affects China and the surrounding East Asian countries.

Vietnam is looking to capitalize on the port to position itself as a key strategic partner, thereby enhancing its role in the region.

As China and the United States expand their naval presence in the Asia-Pacific region, Japan will try to reinforce its commercial, territorial and energy interests through a more proactive maritime military strategy.

Fighting continued in Aleppo on July 30, two days after the Syrian military began an offensive to take control of the city from rebel forces.

Stratfor Middle East analyst Ashley Lindsey discusses the recent fighting between the Syrian army and the rebels in Aleppo and what it could mean to the al Assad regime.

The impending battle in Aleppo will be a critical moment in the Syrian uprising.