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By Stratfor Editor's Note: Though this article was originally published in October 2009, the ongoing debate over Iran's capabilities and intentions gives lasting relevance to the analysis within. Media reports continue to focus on efforts to disrupt Tehran's efforts to construct nuclear weapons, but the international community has a much greater strategic interest in ensuring the flow of oil through the Iranian-controlled Strait of Hormuz. It has often been said that Iran's "real nuclear option" is its ability to close — or at least try to close — the Strait of Hormuz, which facilitates the movement of 90 percent of the Persian Gulf's oil exports (40 percent of the global seaborne oil trade) as well as all of the gulf's liquefied natural gas exports. At a time when the world is crawling back from the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, this is a serious threat and warrants close examination. Iran actually has a broad range of military

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The Syria Crisis: Assessing Foreign Intervention By Scott Stewart | December 15, 2011 The ongoing unrest, violence and security crackdowns in Syria have been the subject of major international attention since February. Our current assessment is that the government and opposition forces have reached a stalemate in which the government cannot quell the unrest and the opposition cannot bring down the regime without outside intervention. In the Dec. 8 Security Weekly, we discussed the covert intelligence war being waged by the United States, Israel and other U.S. allies against Iran. Their efforts are directed not only against Tehran's nuclear program but also against Iran's ability to establish an arc of influence that stretches through Iraq, Syria and Lebanon. To that end, the United States and its allies are trying to limit Iran's influence in Iraq and to constrain Hezbollah in Lebanon. But apparently they are also exploring ways to overthrow Syrian President Bashar al Ass

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The frequent parties during the Christmas season can very well trigger heart attacks, according to an advisory from the Department of Health (DOH). Statistics show that Filipinos overindulge in food and alcohol during this season while others get the stress in thinking, buying and spending for gifts to give during Christmas. A study in the United States showed the peak of heart diseases occur during Christmas season, particularly four to six days after Christmas Day. While there are no similar studies yet in the country, the same trend is observed, according to the DOH advisory. Instead of looking after the usual Christmas staples like lechon and ham, Filipinos should start preparing food served consisting of vegetables and fruits. Some healthy food for the holiday season would be steamed fish and various vegetable garden salad. Health authorities warn the public not to neglect the need for healthy lifestyle by controlling their intake on food and alcohol. Attendi