Stratfor: The War by Other Means in Eastern Ukraine

Stratfor: The War by Other Means in Eastern Ukraine

Summary The front lines seem to be following separatist leaders in eastern Ukraine. When an improvised explosive device detonated at his Donetsk apartment Oct. 16, Arsen “Motorola” Pavlov became the latest in a string of rebel commanders targeted outside the main zone of conflict. In the week since the assassination, speculation has swirled over which side…

Countries of Southeast Asia: Squeezed Between Beijing and Washington

Countries of Southeast Asia: Squeezed Between Beijing and Washington

Today, the countries of the ASEAN are going through a very difficult period in their history, when their unity, cohesion and prosperity are being challenged as never before. The basic concept of independence of the region from the influence of external forces, embraced by this coalition, is hardly observed. Today’s objective is not to minimize…

Can Saudi Arabia Scramble Out of the Pit It Dug for Itself?

Can Saudi Arabia Scramble Out of the Pit It Dug for Itself?

Major changes are brewing in Saudi Arabia, and there is no way to stop them if the kingdom’s economy is to survive the oil price rout. This is what has become painfully clear after last week, Deputy Economy Minister Mohammad Al Tuwaijri slammed the country’s bureaucracy for being lazy and inefficient, stressing that the economy…