As the conflict in Syria devolves into clan-based warfare, Lebanese Shiite militant group Hezbollah is working on contingency plans to ensure its long-term survival.

Poland's navy suffers from the same basic geopolitical constraints that its land forces do when they come up against much more powerful neighbors in difficult geographic conditions.

Stratfor discusses the geopolitical significance of the Nile River -- Egypt's lifeline and a source of contention among the 10 countries through which it flows.

Turkey and Syria have exchanged artillery fire for six consecutive days.

Stratfor Middle East analyst Ashley Lindsey discusses the recent attack on Syria's military headquarters and explains the rebels' strategy of keeping the regime's attention on Damascus.

Stratfor's Vice President of Global Analysis Reva Bhalla examines the apparent stalemate in Syria, fissures within the rebel group and the various constraints on foreign stakeholders.

The exercise is a natural part of the U.S. effort to improve its long-neglected anti-mine capabilities.

Stratfor's Vice President of Intelligence Fred Burton examines the recent attack on a U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya, and discusses the challenges faced during the after-action investigation.

Stratfor East Asia Analyst John Minnich discusses the United States' plan to remain neutral amid growing tension between Japan and China over the disputed Diaoyu/Senkaku islands.

Protests have broken out in at least 85 cities across China over the Japanese government's Sept. 12 decision to buy three of the Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands from their private Japanese owner.