While the view from the Arab street might see the Israeli military incursion into the Gaza Strip as an outrage, the view from Arab palaces is quite different. [more]
The killing of British aid worker Gayle Williams in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Oct. 20 occurred against the backdrop of a debate among jihadist militants over whether humanitarian groups should be targeted for attacks. [more]
Middle Eastern leaders are trying to achieve a breakthrough that will solve Lebanon's long-standing political crisis, in hopes of staving off a rumored Israeli invasion. [more]
A member of Israel's Security Cabinet suggested that Egypt and Jordan might have to take temporary control of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank since the Palestinian leadership has not been able to control militant activity there. [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.