Category Archives: Geopolitical

Stratfor: Mexico’s Drug War and Booming Economy

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

Stratfor Founder and Chairman George Friedman looks at significant changes in Mexico’s policy toward the drug cartels and the economy following U.S. President Barack Obama’s two-day visit to the country. For more analysis, visit: http://www.Stratfor.com (click here if video is … Continue reading →

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Inter-Korean Border Open Despite North’s Threat

Posted on April 1, 2013 by

South Korean workers cross the border into North Korea to a jointly run industrial park, despite the North’s threat to launch a military attack. -  NDTV (click here if video is not observable)

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Statfor: The Strategic Importance of the Yangtze River

Posted on March 31, 2013 by

“The Yellow River is China’s Hudson or Delaware.  The Yangtze, by contrast, is China’s Mississippi.” As a preview of next week’s series on the Yangtze River, Stratfor East Asia analyst John Minnich discusses the crucial role the river plays in … Continue reading →

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WTF? Gangnam Style

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

If NorKo the source, wouldn’t this represent a significant escalation of tensions?  Markets not reacting. South Korean broadcasters/banks suffer cyber attack Computer networks of several major South Korea broadcasters and banks have been paralyzed. Police and government agencies are investigating … Continue reading →

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Stratfor: Japan’s Geographic Challenge

Posted on March 11, 2013 by

Stratfor examines Japan’s primary geographic challenge of sustaining its large population with little arable land and few natural resources. For more analysis, visit: http://www.Stratfor.com (click here if video is not observable)

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Stratfor: A ‘Powder Keg’ in Asia Between China and Japan?

Posted on March 1, 2013 by

One of our Seven Swans A Simmering.  Keep it on your radar. Stratfor Vice President of East and South Asia Analysis Rodger Baker discusses the increasing strategic and economic tensions between China and Japan. For more analysis, visit: http://www.Stratfor.com (click … Continue reading →

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The international cyberwar intensifies

Posted on February 21, 2013 by

Keep this on your radar. Newly released reports tie years of cyber attacks against the U.S. to the Chinese military, triggering the potential for more aggressive action from the White House. We look back at a Washington Post special report … Continue reading →

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Stratfor: The Eurozone’s Political Challenge

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

Stratfor Europe analyst Adriano Bosoni discusses the daunting economic and political challenges facing the eurozone, particularly Spain and Italy. For more analysis, visit: http://www.Stratfor.com (click here if video is not observable)

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Stratfor: The Risks of Egypt’s Outreach to Iran

Posted on February 6, 2013 by

Stratfor’s Vice President of Global Analysis Reva Bhalla discusses the Iranian president’s recent visit to Cairo and the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood’s reasons for welcoming him. For more analysis, visit: http://www.Stratfor.com (click here if video is not observable)

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What’s Up With This?

Posted on January 29, 2013 by

Obama lands at Andrews, two hours ahead of sked, after a lightning-quick visit to Las Vegas. Practically sprinted to Marine One.#secondterm— Mark Landler (@MarkLandler) January 30, 2013

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