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In Europe, a Rise in Asylum Seekers

Pervasive anti-immigrant sentiment could undermine certain fundamental structures of the European Union. Read more…

Aug 14, 2013 | 10:28 GMT

In Venezuela, Spending Cuts Are Not Enough

Reducing travel subsidies for Venezuelans will give the government more dollars to spend on imported goods, but the measure sidesteps Venezuela's major economic issues. Read more…

Apr 14, 2015 | 09:01 GMT

AQAP Gains as Yemen Implodes

The jihadist group will take advantage of instability in Yemen to expand its power. Read more…

Apr 9, 2015 | 07:53 GMT

As Russia Weakens, Turkey Grows Assertive

Low energy prices and a weak economy have made it harder for Moscow to placate Turkey, and made Ankara more willing to meddle in the region. Read more…

Apr 15, 2015 | 09:00 GMT

Mexico's Electricity Reform Inches Forward

Opening up its electric sector to investment will help Mexico keep up with growing demand, but the effects could take several years to materialize. Read more…

Apr 21, 2015 | 09:15 GMT

In Egypt, Reforms Seek to Revive the Natural Gas Sector

Despite some promising progress, the president will continue to face a number of obstacles in fixing the country's economy. Read more…

Apr 21, 2015 | 09:00 GMT

Losing Aden Puts Houthis on Dangerous Ground

The port city could become a southern bastion for the anti-Houthi movement, freeing up forces for other offensives. Read more…

Apr 20, 2015 | 23:59 GMT

Hamas Cracks Down on the Islamic State in Gaza

Hamas will work to quell local jihadist activity to maintain its political prominence and re-engage with regional powers. Read more…

Apr 20, 2015 | 09:25 GMT

Geopolitical Calendar: Week of April 20, 2015

This is an internal Stratfor document listing significant meetings and events for the next week. Read more…

Apr 20, 2015 | 09:22 GMT

Fifty Years Later, Moore's Computing Law Holds

Gordon Moore observed in 1965 that computer processing power doubled every two years, but future structural and political forces may slow this progress. Read more…

Apr 19, 2015 | 15:33 GMT

Stratfor's Rodger Baker on South Korea's Political Storm

"It's hard for this crisis not to have at least some impact [on South Korean President Park Geun-Hye]. Her administration has already faced a lot of criticism on reforms as well as international junkets," Baker said. This week's events interfere with her ability to focus on policy issues and help push them through the parliament, he added.

CNBC

Friday, April 17, 2015 - 16:40

Featured Analyst:

Rodger Baker

Stratfor's Scott Stewart on the Latest Threats by ISIS

The nature of ISIS's recent threats actually speaks to the group's limitations, says Scott Stewart, vice president of tactical analysis at Stratfor. He says that if a militant group has the ability to conduct a strike, it's not going to foreshadow it online, "they're just going to do it. It's when they can't do it themselves that they need to ask others for help."

CBC

Friday, April 17, 2015 - 16:38

Featured Analyst:

Scott Stewart

Kamran Bokhari on the Iran Nuclear Framework Agreement

In a live phone interview on Bloomberg TV's "Street Smart," Stratfor's advisor on Middle Eastern affairs discusses the outcome of the Iran nuclear talks and whether Iran can be trusted in the agreement.

Friday, April 3, 2015 - 17:37

Featured Analyst:

Kamran Bokhari

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