East Timorese President Jose Ramos-Horta is considering resigning his post once he returns to his country from Australia after recuperating from gunshot wounds. Ramos-Horta’s comments indicate that Canberra's plan to stengthen its hold on East Timor has started taking shape. [more]
East Timorese President Jose Ramos-Horta and Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao were targeted in early-morning attacks Feb. 11. Rebel leader Alfredo Reinado, who led the attack against Ramos-Horta, was killed in the fighting. [more]
East Timorese President Jose Ramos-Horta was being flown to Darwin, Australia, to be treated for gunshot wounds following an assassination attempt. [more]
Stratfor CEO Dr. George Friedman discusses his new book, "The Next 100 Years" which publishes January 27, 2009. The book, which has already begun receiving critical acclaim, offers a lucid, highly readable forecast of the changes he expects around the world during the 21st century.
"Israel's intention here is to wreck Hamas - its infrastructure, its personnel. They don't expect to be able to destroy Hamas permanently as an organization."
George Friedman Fox Business Network December 29, 2008
"Deploying ships to the Gulf of Aden marks a significant step in the evolution of China's navy, according to a report by Stratfor, an Austin, Texas-based intelligence company. The mission will be complicated, offering vital on-the-job training in refueling, resupply and repairs far from home as well as patrolling for pirates, Stratfor said."
Associated Press December 26, 2008
Out of the Shadows
Stratfor vice president for counterterrorism and corporate security Fred Burton discusses his best-selling book, an autobiography of a career spent hunting terrorists and protecting national security.