Stratfor Worldview This link opens in a new windowStratfor is a geopolitical intelligence and advisory firm that examines world affairs by tapping into a worldwide network of contacts and mining vast amounts of open-source information. Analysts then interpret the information by looking through the objective lens of geopolitics to determine how developments affect different regions, industries and markets in more than 175 countries. Topics examined include economics/finance, energy, military, politics, and terrorism/security. The site is browsable by broad subjects (such as analysis, topics, regions, forecasts, products and services) and is searchable as well; it also includes a media center with maps and videos.