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Pakistani Taliban

September 5, 2008 2128 GMT

The recent increase in air and ground operations along the Afghan-Pakistani border is the result of months of intelligence gathering. [more]

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Germany: Divergent Streams in the Grand Coalition

September 5, 2008 2116 GMT

German Chancellor Angela Merkel sets the stage for a battle against her coalition partner. [more]

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Angola: Net Assessment

September 5, 2008 1924 GMT

Though it gained independence in 1975, Angola is only now emerging as a player on the regional stage in sub-Saharan Africa. (With Stratfor map) [more]

French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner at the informal European Foreign Ministers summit in Avignon on Sept. 5

EU: Sowing Seeds For Possible Dissent In Belarus

September 5, 2008 1844 GMT

European Union foreign ministers are meeting Sept. 5-6 to discuss a slew of issues that have arisen following Russia’s war with Georgia, including how Belarus in particular fits into the geopolitical dynamic. [more]

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Situation Reports

Bolivia: Protesters Seize Natural Gas Facility

September 5, 2008 2207 GMT

A group of Bolivian youths linked to the Civic Committee of Tarija took control of a natural gas transit station Sept. 5, according to Bolivian media. The facility is a choke point for natural gas used by a pro-government region of the country. It is unclear how long the protesters held their positions, or if they proceeded to halt the delivery of natural gas.

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Bolivia: Moving Middle Eastern Embassy To Iran

September 5, 2008 2206 GMT

Belarus: U.S. Lifts Sanctions On Two Companies

September 5, 2008 2105 GMT

Paraguay: Senate Allows Duarte To Retain Seat, Not His Voting Rights

September 5, 2008 2006 GMT

Today's Podcast

Angola Emerges With New Elections

September 5, 2008 1232 GMT

With its first parliamentary elections in 16 years, Angola’s government is seeking international legitimacy — and the foundations for greater security. A look at Angola, its commodities and a possible future. [more]

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Terrorism Weekly

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The Second Cold War and Corporate Security

September 3, 2008 1958 GMT

Increased tension between Russia and the West following the recent conflict in Georgia is more than likely to result in heightened intelligence efforts by Moscow. These efforts could have a big impact on Western businesses. [more]

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