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George Friedman is the Chairman of Stratfor, a company he founded in 1996 that is now a leader in the field of global intelligence. Friedman guides Stratfor's strategic vision and oversees the development and training of the company's intelligence unit. His book Flashpoints: The Emerging Crisis in Europe was released on Jan. 27.
Fred Burton is one of the world's foremost authorities on security and terrorism. He oversees Stratfor's analysis of global security developments and consults with clients on security-related issues affecting their business assets or personal safety.
Scott Stewart supervises Stratfor's analysis of terrorism and security issues. Before joining Stratfor, he was a special agent with the U.S. State Department for 10 years and was involved in hundreds of terrorism investigations.
Reva Bhalla is a leading expert on Middle Eastern, South Asian and Latin American affairs and plays an integral role in applying a forward-looking, strategic lens to Stratfor's coverage of global events. She oversees country assessments, monitors major geopolitical trends and ensures that all Stratfor content fits within the established analytical framework.
Rodger Baker leads Stratfor's analysis of Asia Pacific and South Asia and guides the company's forecasting process. A Stratfor analyst since 1997, he has played a pivotal role in developing and refining the company's analytical process, internal training programs and geopolitical framework.
Kamran Bokhari is a distinguished scholar and expert advisor to Stratfor in Middle Eastern and South Asian affairs. He has given briefings to U.S., Canadian and British government departments, published analytical and theoretical articles related to the geopolitics of the Muslim world and played a fundamental role in shaping Stratfor's knowledge base on the highly diverse subject.
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The Russian Pacific Fleet, though severely weakened in the two decades following the end of the Cold War, may soon see its importance and development resurge.more »
After double overtime negotiations in Lausanne, Iran and the six world powers have announced a framework deal.more »
Arab nations have taken a significant step that will influence the security of the wider region.more »
Russia is making a concerted effort to increase its military and security presence throughout Central Asia, just not for the reasons it would have you think.more »
Turkey's relationship with Russia is changing significantly. A domestic economic crisis, low energy prices and European energy diversification efforts have weakened Russia.more »
When the Allies defeated Japan at the end of World War II, they dismantled the Japanese security apparatus and deliberately left the country dependent on outside powers.more »
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