Return-Path: Received: from yorktown.stratfor.com ([207.8.69.131]) by mailin07.sul.t-online.com with esmtp id 14fslW-1QVp2mC; Thu, 22 Mar 2001 01:15:46 +0100 Received: (qmail 31128 invoked by uid 80); 21 Mar 2001 17:29:22 -0600 Mailing-List: contact redalert-help@stratfor.com; run by ezmlm X-No-Archive: yes Delivered-To: mailing list redalert@stratfor.com Delivered-To: moderator for redalert@stratfor.com Received: (qmail 30827 invoked by uid 516); 21 Mar 2001 17:24:23 -0600 Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 17:24:22 -0600 (CST) From: To: redalert@stratfor.com Subject: Today's Global Intelligence Update Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII ___________________________________________________________________ S T R A T F O R THE INTERNET SOURCE FOR GLOBAL INTELLIGENCE http://www.stratfor.com ___________________________________________________________________ 21 March 2001 THE GLOBAL INTELLIGENCE UPDATE -> FREE TODAY IN THIS NEWSLETTER AND ON OUR WEBSITE: * U.S.: Confronting Conflict in West Africa http://www.stratfor.com/home/giu/archive/032101 -> ON OUR WEBSITE TODAY FOR MEMBERS ONLY: * Turkey's Telecom Fire Sale http://www.stratfor.com/MEAF/commentary/0103211930 * U.S.-Russia: Cooperation or Confrontation on Disarmament? http://www.stratfor.com/europe/commentary/0103211730 * Chinese Bombings Aim for Central Authority http://www.stratfor.com/asia/commentary/0103212030 ___________________________________________________________________ Discover what scientists, educators, policy-makers, journalists, and professionals have known for years - there is no better source for global security news and analysis than the BULLETIN of ATOMIC SCIENTISTS. Now you can receive the best in arms control reporting FREE! Just visit http://www.thebulletin.org/issue.html and we will rush you a free issue. ___________________________________________________________________ Summary Since September, Guinea has experienced little more than sporadic violence. That ended March 9 when attackers hit a military base in Parrot's Beak. The offensive may be a part of Liberian President Charles Taylor's strategy to gain regional control, but it could bring Taylor face-to-face with one of Guinea's strongest allies - the United States. Analysis Fighting is on the rise in Guinea. On March 9, armed fighters, reported IRIN, attacked a military base in Parrot's Beak, a war- torn region that amounts to a swathe of Guinean territory jutting into Sierra Leone. The attackers reportedly include Guinean army deserters, Sierra Leone rebels and Liberian advisors. Although no one has claimed responsibility for the offensive, previous attacks in Parrot's Beak and near Conakry were claimed by Guinea opposition group the Rassemblement des Forces Democratiques de Guinee, reported the BBC. The group has reportedly received training in Liberia. The offensive may be part of Liberian President Charles Taylor's long-term strategy to gain control over the region. But the strategy could prove dangerous, bringing Taylor up against one of Guinea's strongest allies - the United States. *********** TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE CLICK HERE *********** http://www.stratfor.com/home/giu/archive/032101.asp#Washington ___________________________________________________________________ <<<<<<<<<<<<<< SUBSCRIBE TO BECOME A MEMBER TODAY!>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> STRATFOR introduces new, expanded analysis for readers seeking more insight on the entire range of global affairs. Our new site features more intelligence on more subjects, easier navigation and expanded coverage. http://www.stratfor.com/COMPANY/info.htm <<<<<<<<<<<<<< SUBSCRIBE TO BECOME A MEMBER TODAY!>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ___________________________________________________________________ CONTACTS AND CUSTOMER SERVICES: STRATFOR 700 Lavaca, Suite 450 Austin, TX 78701 Phone: 512-744-4300 Internet: http://www.stratfor.com/ Email: info@stratfor.com NOTICE: While all e-mail from STRATFOR and its partners includes an opportunity to opt out of future communications, you can edit your information and preferences at any time. If you do not wish to be contacted by STRATFOR, or its approved third parties, regarding value-added benefits, products and services, please follow the instructions to "unsubscribe" provided in all e-mail messages. SIGN-UP: Get the free, daily Global Intelligence Update: http://www.stratfor.com/home/giu/subscribe.asp You can stop receiving the GIU by clicking on: http://www.stratfor.com/home/giu/unsub.asp ADVERTISE: For information on advertising in the GIU or any section of the STRATFOR website, please email us at advertising@stratfor.com ==================================================== (c) 2001 Strategic Forecasting LLC. All rights reserved.