Category Archives: Geopolitical Intelligence

By George Friedman The Afghan War is the longest war in U.S. history. It began in 1980 and continues to rage. It began under Democrats but has been fought under both Republican and Democratic administrations, making it truly a bipartisan … Continue reading →

By Scott Stewart STRATFOR is currently putting the finishing touches on a detailed assessment of the Islamic State of Iraq (ISI), the al Qaeda-inspired jihadist franchise in that country. As we got deeper into that project, one of the things … Continue reading →

By Peter Zeihan STRATFOR often discusses how Russia is on a bit of a roll. The U.S. distraction in the Middle East has offered Russia a golden opportunity to re-establish its spheres of influence in the region, steadily expanding the … Continue reading →

By Scott Stewart The world is a wonderful place, but it can also be a dangerous one. In almost every corner of the globe militants of some political persuasion are plotting terror attacks — and these attacks can happen in … Continue reading →

[Note from Prescott: This is where STRATFOR makes their money. This is a PHENOMINAL report, which a great recent historical overview of the middle east and how geopolitics will affect the outcome of those trying to start religious wars with … Continue reading →

By STRATFOR ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES CHIEF OF STAFF Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi arrived in Washington on Monday for a visit in which he will meet with a series of U.S. officials, including White House National Security Advisor James Jones and … Continue reading →

Summary While conflicting reports still are coming in over the alleged arrest of Taliban official Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, some of the focus now is shifting to the circumstances surrounding the event, including why Pakistan, which has little reason to … Continue reading →

Here’s a good STRATFOR post regarding Operation Moshtarak. Also, from STRATFOR today… The Meaning of Marjah February 16, 2010 By Kamran Bokhari, Peter Zeihan and Nathan Hughes On Feb. 13, some 6,000 U.S. Marines, soldiers and Afghan National Army (ANA) … Continue reading →