The global economic crisis has prompted the creation of an Asia crisis fund, designed to bulk up and eventually supplant the Chiang Mai Initiative. [more]
A Qantas Airways Boeing 747 was forced to land in Manila on July 25 after something ripped a hole in the aircraft. While evidence of foul play has not yet surfaced, several factors surrounding the incident bear examination. [more]
Helicopters from the USS Ronald Reagan began delivering relief supplies in the Philippines on June 26 to assist in recovery efforts following Typhoon Frank. The move is a signal to the region that Washington is re-engaging in Southeast Asia after a decade of minimal interest. [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.