Stratfor

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Is Europe skittled, fini or just kaput?

George Friedman | 12 May 2010 |

tags: Europe, European Union, nationalism, Stratfor

The EU's experiment with multiple identities is faltering in the financial crisis. 

A global legitimacy crisis

George Friedman | 05 May 2010 |

tags: capitalism, global financial crisis, Stratfor

As Adam Smith knew, corporations are meant to increase the Wealth of Nations. When they increase only the wealth of greedy managers, watch out!

Will Pakistan have the upper hand when the US leaves Afghanistan?

Peter Zeihan | 28 April 2010 |

tags: Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Stratfor

When the US withdraws from Afghanistan, Pakistan will fill the power vacuum -- to the consternation of India.

Is the US ready for the world’s greatest balancing act?

George Friedman | 20 April 2010 |

tags: Iran, Iraq, Stratfor

The US combat mission in Iraq concludes at the end of August. Then what?

Is the Polish tragedy Russia’s opportunity?

Marko Papic | 13 April 2010 |

tags: Polish plane crash, Russia, Stratfor

One effect of the air crash killing Polish political leaders is to give Russia a chance to intensify its 'charm offensive' on Poland.

Mexico is not a failed state—it’s propped up by drug money

George Friedman | 07 April 2010 |

tags: drugs, Mexico, Stratfor, war on drugs

The drug market is too profitable for the Mexican government to do anything effective about smuggling, says a seasoned and cynical political analyst.

Crunch time for China

Peter Zeihan | 01 April 2010 |

tags: China, Stratfor

Despite its gigantic trade surplus, China is financially vulnerable. 

The strategic context of the Netanyahu-Obama meeting

George Friedman | 24 March 2010 |

tags: Israel, Middle East, Obama, Stratfor

With two wars going on, America does not need a third crisis. 

Never waste a good crisis

Peter Ziehan | 15 March 2010 |

tags: EU, Germany, Greece, Stratfor

The economic woes of Greece and other spendthrift countries have given Germany greater power in the EU.

Thinking about the unthinkable: a US deal with Iran

George Friedman | 02 March 2010 |

tags: foreign policy, Iran, Stratfor

Tied down in Iraq and Afghanistan, what other realistic options does the US have?

Taliban 1, CIA 0

George Friedman | 11 January 2010 |

tags: Afghanistan, intelligence, Stratfor

The loss of several CIA agents in an Afghanistan suicide bombing was the equivalent of losing an aircraft carrier. 

Forget about a permanent solution to terrorism

George Friedman | 05 January 2010 |

tags: Stratfor, terrorism

The fear of violating procedures cripples Western efforts to shut down low-level terrorism.

Deadly mind games with Iran

George Friedman | 22 December 2009 |

tags: Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Stratfor

Was Iran sending Obama a signal when it ordered a small incursion into Iraq to seize an oil well?

2009: The Year of Obama

George Friedman | 15 December 2009 |

tags: foreign policy, Obama, Stratfor

Like Ronald Reagan, President Obama is persuasive, polarizing and enigmatic. But his charm may not be enough to power his foreign policy.

Obama’s plan and the key battleground

George Friedman | 03 December 2009 |

tags: Afghanistan, international, Pakistan, Stratfor

In the long run, Pakistan's human intelligence services are essential for defeating the Taliban. American drones and phone taps are not enough. 

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