In light of Obama's #CubaVisit, we clarify what needs to be done before the #CubanEmbargo can be lifted.

This analysis explains what the Russians have accomplished in Syria and why they are withdrawing from the country.

In this analysis, we look at the outcome and consequences of #IranElections2016.

In this prognosis, we will go over the most likely outcomes for #Asia, #Africa, and South and #NorthAmerica in 2016.

A prognosis on the most likely outcomes for #Europe, the #MiddleEast and #CentralAsia in 2016.

The downing of the #RussianSu24 is the result of geopolitical rivalry between #Turkey and #Russia.

The #ParisAttacks will allow #Euroscepticism to determine the future of the #Schengen and the #RefugeeCrisis.

Everything you need to know about the #RefugeeCrisis and what the #EuropeanUnion is doing about it.

A look at the purpose of the Russian air strikes in the Syrian Civil War and how they relate to the Ukraine Crisis.

How feasible is the US strategy against #ISIS? And what will put an end to the transnational #Jihadist threat.

How the anti-Muslim backlash in #Europe serves the ulterior motives of the #CharlieHebdo attack in #Paris.

A detailed examination of the nuclear Iran nuclear deal and how it prevents a nuclear arms race in the Middle East.

Are the King Salman reforms in Saudi Arabia part of the Sudairi coup?

Yemen is facing multiple sectarian uprisings throughout the country. Here’s a look at the origins of the crisis.

A look at the internal politics of the Saudi Kingdom, and why the country is incapable of social reform.

The pros and cons of Finland and Sweden joining NATO and how it would affect their relationship with Russia.

Explaining the conflicting pipeline politics of Europe, Russia and China in the Caspian region and Central Asia.

In part 2 of Russia's geopolitics, we focus on the internal dynamics of the country.

How Russia's geopolitical interests, from the Baltics to Central Asia, give the country an offensive attitude.

Explaining how Venezuela's protests is fragmenting both the opposition and the ruling party.

In this report we discuss Russia's political, economic and military leverages on Ukraine.

What does Yulia Tymoshenko's return to Ukrainian politics mean for the future of the country?

Did Ukraine's parliament overstep its constitution in the impeachment of Yanukovych? Was this a coup?

What makes Ukraine so special? And why do the Europeans and Russians compete over dominance in Kiev.

A look at how the recent attacks in Iraq are driving the country towards a renewed Sunni-Shia civil war.

As the civil war in Syria evolves into a proxy war, Turkey's interests change along those lines.

A look at how Putin's interests in Syria are related to Russia's backyard project - the Eurasian Union.

A look at the logistical complications of Russia's plan for Syria's chemical weapons and what it really means.

How would an American strike against Syria play out and what kind of repercussions and blowback effects should we take into consideration?

In this report we look at what's the next step for Egypt after the military coup. How will the Muslim Brotherhood proceed and what does it mean for the opposition movement.

In this report we look at what shapes India. And if the country can become a superpower.

A tactical analysis on North Korea's missile capabilities.

What are the reasons behind Israel's apology to Turkey? And how will Turkish Israeli relations further develop?

Greece's rugged geography has given the advantage to the Greeks when defending their homelands against invaders but this comes at a great cost, mostly economic and government related.

This report explains why the recent cease-fire between Turkey and the PKK differs from previous truce agreements. And how the Kurdish insurgency playS into the domestic politics of Turkey.

The crisis in Syria has is shifting some of the Iranian proxies, away from Tehran, towards the mainstream Sunni Arab consensus.

The fall of Saddam and his Ba'ath Party, triggered neighboring Iran's new sphere of influence.

Although the country is also known as Persia, almost half of Iran's total population is actually non-Persian.

Every nation and country is different and every state dealt differently differently with the unrest. This is an one year overview of the events.

If the United States wants to impose sanctions against Iran, Washington will have to balance the interests of Moscow, Tel Aviv and Tehran.

If the EU members give up their sovereignties, then the Union will survive and if they don't give up their sovereignties then the EU will break apart.

The world is shifting and some of the new prominent players include: Russia, Germany, Iran, Turkey, Israel, Pakistan, India and to some extent Japan.

The death of the former Libyan leader marks the next phase for the NTC of Libya, forming a transitional government.

Pakistan plays a central role in the War against Terror but without US assistance, Pakistan could become the world´s first nuclear-armed failed state.

China has many external rivals and internal fragilities. Therefore Beijing's economic and military resources will always be stretched thin.

The internal struggle in Pakistan between the civilian politicians and the military and security apparatus. And what role Bin Laden played in this.

Russia is dealing with a major demographic crisis. By 2020 the nation will lose some 30% of its population, a critical moment in Russian history.

The death of Osama bin Laden has a symbolic value but no tactical value, simply because Al-Quada is not a hierarchy.

The Saudis and Iranians are fighting proxy wars in Bahrain and Qatif, but now a third front opens in Yemen.

The planned departure of Saleh will intensify the situation among the regime's ambitious elite and tribal leaders.

Saudi Arabia's deployment of troops in Bahrain shows the gulf Arab countries are trying to contain the spread of unrest into the Arabian Peninsula.

Gaddafi's network in Africa and his influence in the continent. Most of these relations are based on commercial or political interests.

Given the fact that Russia is a serious threat to both the US and Iran, the latter two could form an alliance against the Russians.

The Arab Spring is one of those moments of chaos and anarchy. As history shows, somebody always has to fill the void that is left behind.

What the media portrayed as a revolution was in fact military coup that forced Mubarak out of office in order to preserve the military regime.

An island with a Sunni monarchy with a Shiite majority population, this tiny country could emerge as a flashpoint in the Persian Gulf.

US influence on the world affairs is not so much related to its military power or democratic system. It has to do with geopolitics and geoeconomics

US interests in the Caucasus are related to the Azerbaijani and Georgian geographical positions, natural resources and NATO supply routes.

Iran's retaliation plan would involve its proxy groups targeting US and Israeli targets. Tehran could also block the chokepoint of the Persian Gulf.