Japan's current regional security and political concerns are accelerating its move toward remilitarization.

Stratfor's Chief Geopolitical Analyst Robert D. Kaplan discusses the U.S. National Intelligence Council's findings that Asia will overtake the United States and Europe in terms of global power by 2030 and that Asia's regional stability is not guaranteed.

Stratfor's Vice President of East Asia Analysis Rodger Baker examines the significance of North Korea's successful rocket launch.

Stratfor's Vice President of Global Analysis Reva Bhalla examines the military's role in an Islamist Egypt.

Stratfor's Chief Geopolitical Analyst Robert D. Kaplan discusses how a post-Ottoman, post-colonial Middle East is emerging and what this means for the region.

Al Qaeda may have targeted Col. Elhadji Ag Gamou because he could serve as a valuable asset for a potential intervention force in Mali.

Stratfor Middle East analyst Ashley Lindsey discusses the weakening of the al Assad regime as the rebel forces make gains across Syria.

Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb and its proxies have taken control of two towns along the southwest approach to Timbuktu that would likely be used by a prospective international intervention force.

The military is the main tool through which the regime controls Sudan's predominantly Muslim core territory along the Nile.

Stratfor Africa Analyst Mark Schroeder discusses the conflict between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwandan proxy force M23 and the larger struggle in the region.