The Americas stretch from the Arctic Circle in Canada to the southern tip of Chile. This geographically, culturally and politically diverse region is home to the United States, a nation whose geography helped it become the foremost economic and military power in the world &mdash; an ascendance aided in part by bringing Mexico and Canada into its sphere of influence. Farther south, the nations of South America are like islands, separated by vast spaces of impenetrable mountains, rivers and jungles. Try though these countries may to integrate more closely, deeper ties such as those that characterize North America will prove elusive.

This geographically, culturally and politically diverse region is home to the United States, a nation whose geography helped it become the foremost economic and military power in the world

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Venezuela's Unraveling

Colombian Peace Process

Security Challenges in Latin America

Tracking U.S. Naval Power

The U.S. and the Balance of Power

The Importance of Mexico

North America Unrivaled

Commodities: A Cautionary Tale

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Diplomats attend the 32nd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Forum during the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Kuala Lumpur on July 11, 2025. 

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Chinese, Russian and U.S. participation in the summit shows that the Southeast Asian bloc will remain a key venue for diplomatic hedging and potential great power friction in the years ahead.

ASEAN Meeting Provides an Arena for Multipolar Competition

U.S.-China Relations

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U.S. President Donald Trump on April 24 in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington. In an interview July 10, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested he would "have a major statement to make on Russia on Monday," perhaps representing a shift in his administration's policy.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

A look at what the coming week will bring -- and a list of recommended RANE articles from the week that was.

The Weekly Rundown: Trump Speaks on Ukraine, Sweeping EU Budget Reform

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A Ukrainian soldier works on an AN/TWQ-1 Avenger anti-aircraft missile system on Nov. 28, 2023, in Kyiv, Ukraine. 

Despite Trump's impatience with Russia's failure to de-escalate in Ukraine, the White House is highly unlikely to dramatically ramp up pressure in a way that significantly alters the Kremlin's calculus.

What Trump's Growing Frustration With Russia Means for U.S. Policy

This map shows the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups and Amphibious Ready Groups.

U.S. Naval Update Map: July 10, 2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to speak during a rally at a steel plant in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, on May 30, 2025. 

Economics

Global Trade

For the rest of his term, Trump will continue to use tariffs to secure foreign policy concessions on both trade and non-trade matters, even if he starts shifting away from broad, global tariff threats to ones focused on specific countries or goods. 

A Look at Trump's Evolving Tariff Strategy

Japan

Leaders of eight political parties pose before a debate at the Japan National Press Club on July 2, 2025, in Tokyo, Japan. From left to right are Sanseito Secretary General Sohei Kamiya, Japanese Communist Party Chairperson Tomoko Tamura, Komeito Chief Representative Tetsuo Saito, Constitutional Democratic Party President Yoshihiko Noda, Japan's Prime Minister and Liberal Democratic Party President Shigeru Ishiba, Governor of Osaka and Japan Innovation Party Co-Representative Hirofumi Yoshimura, Democratic Party for the People Representative Yuichiro Tamaki and Reiwa Shinsengumi President Taro Yamamoto.

Japan's upper house elections will determine whether the ruling Liberal Democratic Party will stay in power and -- if so -- how easily it will be able to pursue its key policy goals.

Japan's Election: Potential Outcomes and Their Implications

President Donald Trump bangs a gavel after signing a bill into law extending his 2017 tax cuts on July 4 in Washington.

The measure will prevent a sharp increase in income taxes that would shock the economy, but add to the already high U.S. government debt burden.

The Consequences of Extending Trump's 2017 Tax Cuts

Iran

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An Iranian flag is draped from a building damaged during a recent attack by Israel is seen in the Gisha neighborhood of Tehran, Iran, on June 25, 2025. 

Israel-Hamas Conflict

The brief war with Israel has significantly weakened Iran's regional influence and military capabilities, forcing it and the members of its Axis of Resistance to recalibrate their strategies and focus on recovery.

The Impact of the 12-Day War on Iran and Its Allies, Part 1

France

The Weekly Rundown: Netanyahu's U.S. Visit, a Franco-British Summit

U.S.-Iran Relations

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Oman

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Energy

Over the next decade, Gulf Arab states will increase oil and gas exports to emerging Asian markets, seeking alternatives to the U.S. amid tariff uncertainty. But the region's military and tech ties with the U.S. will remain strong.

Geopolitics of Trade: Gulf Arab States Balance Diversification With Enduring U.S. Ties

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) launched a Section 301 investigation over Brazil's trade practices and their potential unfair restriction on U.S. exports and companies, Reuters reported July 15. 

U.S., Brazil: Section 301 Investigation Will Keep Trade Rift Alive in Medium Term

Indonesia

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has confirmed that he and U.S. President Donald Trump have reached a trade deal after Trump's July 15 unilateral announcement that will see Indonesian exports receive a 19% tariff (down from the previously proposed 32%), and the United States will receive full access to the Indonesian market, The Jakarta Globe reported July 16. 

Indonesia, U.S.: Jakarta Confirms Trade Deal with Washington

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States reached a preliminary trade deal with Indonesia centered on a 19% tariff rate for Indonesian goods, but Jakarta has yet to confirm its agreement, CNBC reported on July 15.

Indonesia, U.S.: Trump Announces Trade Deal With Indonesia

South Korea

South Korea's defense minister nominee Ahn Gyu-back said President Lee Myung's administration aimed to complete the transfer of wartime operational control, or OPCON, from the United States to South Korea's military before the end of Lee's term in 2030, Nikkei Asia reported on July 15.

South Korea, U.S.: Seoul Broaches Transfer of Wartime Operational Control

Brazil's attorney general asked the Federal Supreme Court to convict former President Jair Bolsonaro and seven of his close allies for their alleged involvement in a 2022 coup plot, g1 reported on July 15.

Brazil, U.S.: Legal Developments Involving Former President To Add Pressure on Bilateral Relations

Environment, Science & Technology

Nvidia is preparing to resume sales of its H20 graphics processing unit to China after receiving assurances from the U.S. government that it will grant the company licenses to export the artificial intelligence accelerator, Nvidia said in a July 14 blog post.

U.S.: Washington To Approve Sales of Nvidia's H20 GPU to China

An explosive-laden drone struck the Kurdistan region of Iraq's Sarang gas field in Dahuk province, Reuters reported on July 15.

Iraq: Drone Strike Causes Explosion at KRG Gas Field Operated by U.S. Company

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Moscow was ready to negotiate with the White House to end the war in Ukraine, but he added that Moscow would not respond well to ultimatums, The Guardian reported on July 15.

Russia, U.S.: Russia Says It Is Willing To Negotiate Peace, but Rejects 'Ultimatums'

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SITUATION REPORTS

U.S., Brazil: Section 301 Investigation Will Keep Trade Rift Alive in Medium Term

Indonesia, U.S.: Jakarta Confirms Trade Deal with Washington

Indonesia, U.S.: Trump Announces Trade Deal With Indonesia

South Korea, U.S.: Seoul Broaches Transfer of Wartime Operational Control

Brazil, U.S.: Legal Developments Involving Former President To Add Pressure on Bilateral Relations

U.S.: Washington To Approve Sales of Nvidia's H20 GPU to China

Iraq: Drone Strike Causes Explosion at KRG Gas Field Operated by U.S. Company

Russia, U.S.: Russia Says It Is Willing To Negotiate Peace, but Rejects 'Ultimatums'

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