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| | | | | December 16, 2016 The Year That May Decide Europe's Fate 2017 will be the most important year yet for the continuity of the eurozone as political and economic risk reaches the bloc's very core in Germany, France and Italy. These countries not only have the largest economies in Europe, but they are also the main forces driving the process of European integration. If a nationalist party gains power in France or Italy, the eurozone's days could be numbered. For more, listen to our recent Stratfor Talks podcast: The Future of Europe. This month only, buy one Stratfor subscription, give one for free. Learn more. POLITICS The West's Divides Give Russia Hope As political change sweeps through the United States and Europe, their united front against Russia could weaken. MILITARY The Politics of Giving Up Power in Gambia Governments — even those led by a strongman — are never a one-man show. Gambian President Yahya Jammeh does not yet appear willing to go quietly into the night. FINANCE Dethroning King Cash The movement toward taking money out of economic systems has spread to many corners of the globe. COLUMNS The Makings of a Caliphate The events unfolding in Syria and Iraq have nothing to do with Islam, and everything to do with the age-old quest for resources and power. Share this newsletter by forwarding it to your friends, family and colleagues. They can sign up here! Interested in advertising with Stratfor? Contact us at newsletters@stratfor.com. If you'd like to change the email address that receives this newsletter, please reply to this email with the old and new addresses and we will make the change for you. Thanks for reading Stratfor! |
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