Stratfor - The Race to the Iraqi Border Begins

The Brief   The Race to the Iraqi Border Begins As the fight against the Islamic State winds down, a new and deadly conflict is threatening to erupt in Syria's war-torn east.   Essential Reading The Other Side of "the Biggest Political Story in China" One of the most interesting truths to emerge from the drama unfolding has little to do with corrupt Chinese officials, and everything to do with the state of today's media. Germany: The Next Stop in the Campaign for Europe's Future   Will the next German government be able to address the issues dividing the Continent? Iran's Next Move in the Fight Against Terrorism  Tehran's approach to dealing with a newfound militant threat could be to strike out.   Watch and Listen Podcast: A Generational Challenge to Russian Influence In this episode, we take a look at the generational forces driving recent protests across Russia. To put those protest movements in context, we’ll look at the cultural, technological and especially demographic forces at play with Stratfor Senior Eurasia Analyst Eugene Chausovsky.  Iran's Geographic Challenge Iran sits at the crossroads of the Islamic world - it has struggled to balance the benefits and risks of its geographic position.  Stratfor Store Reports Geography and the Succesful Militant Hideout What is it that has allowed militant groups like the Taliban to evade destruction at the hands of vastly stronger forces?  The Geopolitics of Maritime Chokepoints  This report explores 11 of the world's most important chokepoints, each of which plays a vital role in geopolitics.  Stratfor P.O. Box 92529  Austin Texas 78709-2529 USA

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