The site of the proposed nuclear plant would be near the North Anatolian Fault, where the epicenters of Turkey's biggest earthquakes in recent decades have been located.

The opposition hopes to build on significant gains made in 2008, when it delivered an unprecedented defeat to the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition.

Stratfor Founder and Chairman George Friedman explains how Saudi-backed Sunni groups are challenging the Shia-controlled government in Baghdad and curbing the prospects for Iranian dominance in the region.

Stratfor Latin America Analyst Elias Kraushaar explains that Mexico's demographic challenge is to educate and employ its young and growing population.

Stratfor Director of Analysis for Latin America Karen Hooper discusses political infighting in Mexico and the country's prospects for continued reform.

Production of commodities, such as iron ore and soybeans, has outgrown Brazil's transportation infrastructure over the past two decades.

Stratfor Vice President of Global Analysis Reva Bhalla discusses Turkey's competition with Russia in the Middle East, the Caucasus and the Eastern Mediterranean.

Stratfor Director of Analysis for Latin America Karen Hooper discusses Nicolas Maduro's narrow victory in the Venezuelan elections and the challenges ahead for governing the country while maintaining unity within the leadership circle.

Recent security incidents have highlighted the ability of opposition parties to threaten government efforts to develop resource-rich areas of the country.

Stratfor explains Canada's primary geographic challenge of unifying its dispersed population across its vast territory.