Fwd: Forecasting: The Importance of Method - and Maps

I highly recommend the download and review of this Geopolitical assessment of the USA from Stratfor.

It provides some perspectives that are not commonly understood.

Monty

Monty Bannerman
ArcStar Energy
+1 646.402.5076
www.arcstarenergy.com

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From: Stratfor <noreply@stratfor.com>
Date: Sat, Jan 2, 2016 at 12:41 PM
Subject: Forecasting: The Importance of Method - and Maps
To: mbannerman@tnag.net

Understanding – and predicting – the behavior of groups or countries begins with a clear view of their goals, their needs and their assets. Almost always, this starts by looking at a map.

Understanding – and predicting – the behavior of groups or countries begins with a clear view of their goals, their needs and their assets.  Almost always, this starts by looking at a map. When it comes to nation-states, "place" determines many defining elements of a people or culture: the nature and relative strength of the economy, imperatives for trade, military strengths or weaknesses, even the ease or difficulty of establishing civic institutions or uniting inhabitants into a coherent polity and their relative influence on a regional or global scale. So if you're wondering how to make sense of global events – and the often unspoken factors that drive the policies and behaviors or international actors – start with a look at the role of their geography. A study of the United States, probably the most recognizable example, is a great jumping-off point. Download this FREE e-book, "The Geopolitics of the United States," to learn more. *This e-book contains content that was previously published on Stratfor.com. Like what you're reading? Get full access to Stratfor.com: Subscribe now! Stratfor provides global awareness and guidance to individuals, governments and businesses around the world. We use a unique, intel-based approach to analyze world affairs. Copyright © 2015 Stratfor Global Intelligence, All rights reserved. Stratfor   221 West 6th Street  Suite 400  Austin,  Texas   78701   USA You received this email because you are subscribed to Marketing Information from Stratfor. Update your email preferences to choose the types of emails you receive. Unsubscribe from all future emails