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The United Kingdom hosted the inaugural Central Asia-U.K. (CA5+UK) foreign ministers' meeting in London, the British Foreign Office said on Feb. 26.

Central Asia, U.K.: London Launches Critical Minerals Push Across the Region

Australia

Environment, Science & Technology

Lynas Rare Earths, Australia's largest rare earths producer and the only major commercial separator outside China, reported roughly $295 million in revenue and approximately $57 million in profit from July 2025 through December 2025, marking a sharp year-on-year increase, Nikkei Asia reported on Feb. 26.

Australia: Lynas Profit Surge a Potential Sign of Viability for Non-China Rare Earths, but Risks Loom Large

Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that she will send to Congress a bill to reform the country's electoral system by March 2, El Pais reported on Feb. 25. 

Mexico: Government To Present Electoral Reform Proposal

South Africa

South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced during his presentation of the country's 2026 budget that South Africa's debt-to-GDP ratio would decline from fiscal year 2026-27 onward after peaking at 78.9% in 2025-26, the planned introduction of principles-based "fiscal anchor" legislation, as well as forecasts for South Africa's economic growth to stand at 1.6% in 2026 and rise to 2.0% in 2028, News24 reported on Feb. 25.

South Africa: 2026 Budget Announcement Includes Debt-to-GDP Ratio Stabilization, DA Endorsement

Angola

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United States

The CEO of Angola's state-owned oil and gas company Sonangol, Sebastiao Gaspar Martins, said the company was seeking to diversify into critical minerals, adding that it currently held seven concessions to explore and develop uranium, lithium and quartz, Reuters reported on Feb. 25.

Angola: Sonangol Pushes for Diversification in Critical Minerals Amid Declining Profits From Hydrocarbons

Cuba

The U.S. Treasury Department announced that it will allow the sale of oil and gas to Cuba's private sector and citizens, Reuters reported on Feb. 25.

U.S., Cuba: Oil Import Authorization To Only Marginally Alleviate Energy Crisis

Israel

India

Military & Security

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his Feb. 25-26 visit to Israel after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with both leaders agreeing to upgrade their strategic partnership to a "Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and Prosperity," The Economic Times reported on Feb. 26.Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his Feb. 25-26 visit to Israel after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with both leaders agreeing to upgrade their strategic partnership to a "Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and Prosperity," The Economic Times reported on Feb. 26.Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his Feb. 25-26 visit to Israel after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with both leaders agreeing to upgrade their strategic partnership to a "Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and Prosperity," The Economic Times reported on Feb. 26.Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his Feb. 25-26 visit to Israel after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with both leaders agreeing to upgrade their strategic partnership to a "Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and Prosperity," The Economic Times reported on Feb. 26.

India, Israel: Cooperation Deepens Across Defense, Trade, Energy

Egypt

The International Monetary Fund's executive board approved the fifth and sixth reviews of Egypt's expanded $8 billion Extended Fund Facility, or EFF, loan program set to end in December 2026 as well as the first review of its $1.3 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility, Bloomberg reported on Feb. 26.

Egypt: Cairo Passes IMF Reviews, Unlocks $2.3B

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Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan (left) shakes hands with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev during the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace on Feb. 19, 2026, in Washington, D.C.

Yerevan and Baku's efforts to finalize a peace treaty and realign toward the West will be tested by Russian influence operations ahead of Armenian elections and Iran's competing geopolitical interests.

To Escape Russia's Orbit, Armenia and Azerbaijan Turn to Each Other -- and the West

Lebanon

Lebanese flags fly outside of Lebanon's central bank in July 2023.

The proposed "gap law" for repaying depositors could unlock an IMF bailout and boost economic growth. But success is far from certain, as both passing and implementing the reform will prove challenging.

Will Lebanon's Draft Banking Law Unlock an IMF Deal?

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A digital illustration shows energy and power icons set with the EU flag. 

By embedding 'Made in Europe' requirements into public procurement, the upcoming Industrial Accelerator Act represents a fundamental shift in EU economic policy.

The EU's 'Made in Europe' Plan Will Fuel Internal Divisions, Transatlantic Tensions

Taiwan

A video interview of Taiwanese President William Lai plays onstage during The New York Times DealBook Summit 2025 at Jazz at Lincoln Center on Dec. 3, 2025, in New York City.

President Lai's political disputes with the legislature are unlikely to ease anytime soon, which could disrupt U.S. trade and arms deals and/or jeopardize future opportunities for diplomatic engagement with China.

Taiwan's Political Dysfunction Goes Global

Iceland

Icelandic flags are seen on a street in Reykjavik.

The prospect of a summer referendum on EU accession reflects a strategic pivot driven by heightened anxieties over transatlantic security.


In Iceland, Security Concerns, Domestic Politics Catalyze Renewed Debate Over EU Membership

European Union and Australian flags together.

Global Trade

European and Australian negotiators aim to strengthen supply chain resilience and hedge against growing global trade volatility.


The Strategic Logic Behind Revived Australia-EU Free Trade Talks 

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (R) inspect the honor guard during an official welcoming ceremony at the presidential complex in Ankara, Turkey, on June 22, 2022.

After years of discord, Saudi Arabia and Turkey are finding common ground as they increasingly position themselves against Emirati- and Israeli-backed regional initiatives. 

Saudi Arabia and Turkey's New Regional Alignment

Germany

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the press Feb. 2 in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. U.S. President Donald Trump will deliver the annual State of the Union address to Congress on Feb. 24.

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 Threatens Iran, Pledges To Reimpose Tariffs on Different Grounds

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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing at the White House on Feb. 20, 2026, after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against Trump's use of emergency powers to implement international trade tariffs.

The Trump administration will use other trade authorities to replace many of the IEEPA tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court, meaning U.S. trading partners will remain incentivized to engage on trade matters.

What the Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Means for Trump and U.S. Trading Partners

Ukraine

City authorities and businesses rebuild residential buildings damaged by Russian shelling in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on July 12, 2023.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

While European governments can fund Ukraine's war effort this year and next, securing the investment needed to rebuild damaged infrastructure will face significant political, economic and structural hurdles.

The Challenge of Rebuilding Ukraine's Economy

Algeria

The national flag of Algeria flies near the Bay of Algiers against the backdrop of the old town known as the Casbah and cargo containers in Algiers, Algeria, on Aug. 25, 2022.

Divergences between Algeria and the United Arab Emirates are poised to grow and may lead to a diplomatic break.

Algeria's Grievances With the UAE Deepen Amid Strategic Divergences

U.S. Vice President JD Vance's shadow is seen as he speaks during a press conference following a military briefing at the civilian military coordination center on Oct. 21, 2025, in Kiryat Gat, Israel. 

Negotiations over a new Israel-U.S. security agreement signal a pivot in the bilateral relationship as Israel increasingly focuses on strengthening its domestic defense industry.

How Israel's Defense Sector Will Evolve Amid the Government's Push for Self-Reliance

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Central Asia, U.K.: London Launches Critical Minerals Push Across the Region

Australia: Lynas Profit Surge a Potential Sign of Viability for Non-China Rare Earths, but Risks Loom Large

Mexico: Government To Present Electoral Reform Proposal

South Africa: 2026 Budget Announcement Includes Debt-to-GDP Ratio Stabilization, DA Endorsement

Angola: Sonangol Pushes for Diversification in Critical Minerals Amid Declining Profits From Hydrocarbons

U.S., Cuba: Oil Import Authorization To Only Marginally Alleviate Energy Crisis

India, Israel: Cooperation Deepens Across Defense, Trade, Energy

Egypt: Cairo Passes IMF Reviews, Unlocks $2.3B

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