Stratfor Vice President of Analysis Scott Stewart discusses how the Sinaloa cartel in Mexico gained power, the extent of its territory and its future role in the country.

Stratfor's Vice President of Analysis Scott Stewart discusses how the Mexican cartels began, as well as how they gained power and militarization.

Continued incidents could harm foreign interests in Nigeria and surrounding countries and strengthen militant jihadism throughout the region.

Stratfor's Vice President of Africa Analysis Mark Schroeder discusses the links between al Qaeda and the jihadist groups operating in north and west Africa, threats to Nigeria and the French intervention in Mali.

Two explosive devices went off in the Indian city, killing at least 15 people and injuring more than 100.

The Syrian regime's remaining loyalist forces may try to secure a personal exit strategy, possibly with help from Hezbollah.

Rebels have launched a new offensive in Damascus to seize the critical regime-held territory.

Pyongyang's third nuclear test appears to be its largest to date.

Libya's ongoing political evolution represents a logical return to a system prioritizing local identities and politics over the dictates of a distant government in Tripoli.

The French intervention has allowed other African countries to begin deploying to Mali.