Stratfor CEO George Friedman discusses Iran's relationship with Syria and Iraq in its attempt to continue its regional rise in dominance.

The Syrian military's targeted attacks on major cities may create an opportunity for rebel forces.

Stratfor's Vice President of Global Analysis Reva Bhalla discusses how Iran's militant proxies such as Hezbollah will affect the region as Syria continues to destabilize.

Stratfor East Asia analyst John Minnich discusses China's expansion of maritime territorial claims in the South China Sea and the security and energy implications for countries such as Vietnam and the Philippines.

The Tajik government launched a crackdown on a warlord in Gorno-Badakhshan province.

Attacks in Lahore and Gujrat could be the start of a rise in militant violence ahead of coming elections.

Stratfor Vice President of Global Analysis Reva Bhalla discusses the disintegration of the al Assad regime and explains why Stratfor believes al Assad's attempts to hold out will be unsuccessful.

The minority Alawites are beginning their retreat from Damascus.

Stratfor Middle East Analyst Ashley Lindsey discusses the recent attack on Syrian President Bashar al Assad's inner circle and the evolution of rebel attacks in Syria.

Stratfor's Vice President of Global Analysis Reva Bhalla discusses the recent rebel offensive that has begun on Damascus and its implications on the Syrian uprising as a whole.