Trump Can’t Count on Another October Surprise
His COVID diagnosis barely affected the election. What else could?
Ryan Bohl
Ryan Bohl is a Middle East and North Africa analyst for Stratfor and the RANE Network. He blogs at Rogue Geopolitics.
Please Don’t Worry About World War III
Neither Russia nor the United States has a reason to escalate in the war in Syria.
The American Culture Wars Are Officially a Strategic Threat
Extreme partisanship has left America vulnerable to exploitation by a foreign power. This cannot last.
World Won’t Let Catalonia or Kurdistan Come Quietly onto the Map
Independence for Catalonia and Kurdistan would upend the regional order in Europe and the Middle East.
The Many Scenarios of a Republican Civil War
The business wing could prevail. America Firsters could split the right-wing vote. Or libertarians could spot an opportunity.
Saudi Arabia Tries the Waters of Retrenchment
Saudi Arabia’s future king tries to turn down the heat on his conflicts with Qatar and Yemen.
So Much for Yet Another Russian Reset
Whatever Donald Trump’s intentions, America is bound to be at odds with Russia so long as it considers NATO a threat.
Venezuela Is a Geopolitical Tinderbox
Vladimir Putin might wedge Russian power into South America in hopes of throwing America off balance in Europe.
To Save Saudi Arabia, They Needed a Young King
Great kings can overcome the burdens of geopolitics by force of will and shrewd wisdom. But they need time.
The Weapons of Saudi’s Siege on Qatar
This is a war of elites on elites. The Saudis are targeting the prestige of Qatar’s ruling Al Thani family.
Egypt’s War on Sunni Supremacism Goes to Libya
With Libya still a shambles and without the United States involved, Egypt lashes out.
Meet Mohammad bin Salman, the Last King of Saudi Arabia
From falling oil prices to an America in retreat, the foundations of the Saudi monarchy are cracking.
The Culture Wars Are Ending. Here’s What’s On the Other Side
Racial and sexual diversity will no longer stir controversy. Marijuana will be legal. Foreign policy will have to change.
Quit Talking About World War III
Nobody wants another world war, and world wars don’t happen by accident.
Does the British Election Mean Anything for America?
To the extent that it proves the viability of socialism and the waning of the alt-right.