Tag Archives: STRATFOR

Stratfor: Georgian Energy Policy and Political Divisions

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

Stratfor Eurasia Analyst Eugene Chausovsky discusses the possibility that Georgia could resume imports of Russian natural gas, one example of the many emerging rifts in Tbilisi. For more analysis, visit: http://www.Stratfor.com (click here if video is not observable)

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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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Stratfor: Saudi Arabia’s Demographic Challenge

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

Stratfor Middle East Analyst Ashley Lindsey discusses Saudi Arabia’s demographic challenge of educating its young population and integrating more women into its work force. For more analysis, visit: http://www.Stratfor.com (click here if video is not observable)

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Stratfor: Banking Reform on Hold in Mexico

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

Stratfor Director of Analysis for Latin America Karen Hooper discusses political infighting in Mexico and the country’s prospects for continued reform. For more analysis, visit: http://www.Stratfor.com (click here if video is not observable)

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Stratfor: Mexico’s Reset with China

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

Stratfor Latin America Analyst Elias Kraushaar discusses how increasing trade and investment opportunities between Mexico and China will affect the future of the two countries’ bilateral relationship. For more analysis, visit: http://www.Stratfor.com (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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Stratfor: Cypriot Bailout Reverberates Beyond the EU

Posted on March 18, 2013 by

Stratfor Europe Analyst Adriano Bosoni discusses the controversial Cypriot bailout proposal and its effects beyond the European Union. For more analysis, visit: http://www.Stratfor.com (click here if video is not observable)

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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: Italian Elections Rekindle Eurozone Crisis

Posted on February 26, 2013 by

Excellent analysis. Stratfor’s Europe analyst Adriano Bosoni discusses the fractious results of the Italian elections and how they pose political and economic challenges for the European Union. For more analysis, visit: http://www.Stratfor.com (click here if video is not observable)

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Stratfor: Global Effects of China’s Real Estate Lending

Posted on February 19, 2013 by

You think housing is an important sector in the U.S.? Stratfor reports real estate accounts for 14% of China’s GDP and housing construction is the source of 48% of the country’s steel consumption. Stratfor East Asia analyst John Minnich examines … Continue reading →

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