Stratfor Africa Analyst Mark Schroeder discusses the launch of a French-led effort to dislodge jihadists from northern Mali.

French and Malian forces have launched an offensive to push back advancing jihadist militants.

After a monthslong siege, rebel fighters seized Taftanaz Air Base in Idlib province.

Stratfor Military Analyst Omar Lamrani discusses NATO's deployment of Patriot missiles to Turkey and explains that the move is not necessarily a prelude to an intervention in Syria.

The U.S. push to expand ties with Myanmar is threatening China's position as Naypyidaw's dominant patron.

A key Taliban leader who had been helping Islamabad combat hostile Taliban factions was reportedly killed in a U.S. airstrike.

Stratfor's Vice President of Global Analysis Reva Bhalla discusses the key geopolitical developments for 2013.

The Syrian regime faces mounting pressure as its support base continues to break down.

Stratfor's Vice President of Global Analysis Reva Bhalla discusses the significance of recent talks in Moscow over the possibility of establishing an interim government in Syria.

Stratfor's Vice President of East Asia Analysis Rodger Baker discusses the elections in Japan and South Korea and how the countries' national interests could complicate U.S. efforts to shape its security policy in Northeast Asia.