The U.S. and the Balance of Power

Alienation on regional security issues like Iran risk straining U.S. coordination with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Jordan and Egypt.

Policy disputes at home and competition with China will impede the Biden team’s ability to lead the global fight against climate change.

The move will further inflame tensions amid the recent military escalation in eastern Ukraine and deteriorating health of jailed Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny.

The White House is expected to approve some weapons deals, but only if Abu Dhabi and Riyadh’s behavior stays aligned with U.S. regional goals.

To undermine Biden’s attempt to build a global anti-China coalition, Beijing may increasingly conduct cyberattacks against nearby state actors and Western companies.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, a RANE company, the discussion turns to China's latest five-year plan.

Beijing’s co-opting of a nationalist social media campaign could force some foreign firms to sacrifice access to China’s massive and fast-growing market.

By steering clear of Washington’s red lines, the tests express Pyongyang’s desire to advance key weapons systems without shutting the door on U.S. outreach.

The ongoing fighting will pressure Washington into helping Riyadh blunt more Houthi advances that would worsen Yemen's humanitarian crisis.