Information on "Politics" and "Americas"
March 2013
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18 Mar 2013
Post-Chavez US-Venezuelan Relations: Headed for a Thaw?
Hugo Chavez's death has left a huge political vacuum in Venezuela. Today, Geopolitical Monitor's Zachary Fillingham predicts the country's future political direction and the prospects for improved relations between Washington and Caracas. More on «Post-Chavez US-Venezuelan Relations: Headed for a Thaw? »
January 2013
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21 Jan 2013
In Venezuela, the Consequences of a Delayed Transition
Venezuela's Supreme Court recently decided to allow Hugo Chavez to remain the country's president without being sworn into office. Given the controversy it aroused, STRATFOR considers what impact the Court's decision might have on Venezuela's domestic politics and global energy security. More on «In Venezuela, the Consequences of a Delayed Transition»
December 2012
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18 Dec 2012
After Obama's Visit: The US-Thailand Alliance and China
While the US's 'pivot' towards Asia has been well-received by most of its allies in Asia, the response from Thailand has been less than enthusiastic. According to Sasiwan Chingchit, the deep political divisions within Thai society and the success of China's diplomatic efforts are two reasons why. More on «After Obama's Visit: The US-Thailand Alliance and China» -
3 Dec 2012
Pakistan's Balochistan Problem: An Insurgency's Rebirth
Nationalists from Pakistan's largest province, Balochistan, have been fighting for a separate state for the past 60 years. According to Aurangzaib Alamgir, their cause recently gained an unexpected boost from an unexpected quarter – the United States. More on «Pakistan's Balochistan Problem: An Insurgency's Rebirth»
November 2012
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22 Nov 2012
US Pivot Pitfalls and Prospects
Barack Obama's 'Asian Pivot' is set to become one of the defining foreign policy objectives of his second term. Richard Weitz outlines how the United States plans to strengthen its strategic position in the greater Asia-Pacific region and identifies the challenges it may confront. More on «US Pivot Pitfalls and Prospects»
August 2012
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20 Aug 2012
The Message Behind Secretary Clinton's Trip to Mongolia
On a recent visit to Mongolia, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton applauded the nation’s efforts to link economic modernization to democratic reforms. But as Alicia Campi reveals, her message was viewed in some quarters – most notably China – as highly critical of distinctly "Asian" approaches to economic development. More on «The Message Behind Secretary Clinton's Trip to Mongolia»
May 2010
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6 May 2010
Justifying Targeted Killings
The Obama administration has attempted a complete legal justification for targeted killings in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Yemen. It isn’t quite hitting the mark, Peter A Buxbaum writes for ISN Security Watch. More on «Justifying Targeted Killings»
May 2009
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12 May 2009
US Gets Uzbek Air Base
Uzbek President Islam Karimov gives Washington the air base it needs for its Afghan operation, Deirdre Tynan reports for EurasiaNet. More on «US Gets Uzbek Air Base»
