Stratfor's Vice President of Africa Analysis Mark Schroeder discusses the challenges France faces in transitioning its emergency intervention operations to an African-led stabilization operation.

Israel's target in the air strike remains unconfirmed, but the incident nonetheless shows that Syria's situation has deteriorated enough to merit military action.

Stratfor's Vice President of Global Analysis Reva Bhalla discusses the Egyptian president's dependence on the military following a weekend of violent protests and the declaration of a state of emergency.

French air assaults come as the jihadists break under the pressure of military operations.

Stratfor's VP of East and South Asia Analysis Rodger Baker reviews the risks in the Japan-China conflict and the role of the United States in the region.

Stratfor's VP of Africa Analysis Mark Schroeder examines the militant and jihadist groups affecting countries in North and West Africa.

Stratfor's Vice President of East Asia analysis Rodger Baker discusses China's expanding maritime claims and regional perception regarding the United States' willingness to physically intervene.

Stratfor Africa Analyst Mark Schroeder explains how the raid to free hostages held by jihadists illustrated Algeria's willingness to defend its national security regardless of foreign nationals' safety or international opinion.

Given the resources it is deploying, Paris is clearly preparing for any contingencies that could arise during its military operation against jihadists in Mali.

Stratfor's Vice President of East Asia Analysis Rodger Baker discusses the historical cycle of China's dynastic territorial expansion and contraction and explains how this pattern affects today's Communist Party.