Cambodia

China

Economics

Thirteen months after signing an investment framework agreement with the China Road and Bridge Corporation, or CRBC, to construct the Funan Techo Canal in Cambodia, the expected Chinese funding has not materialized, Reuters reported Nov. 21.

Cambodia, China: Funding for Funan Techo Canal in Doubt

United States

Russia

The United States imposed sanctions on Gazprombank, one of the few major Russian banks not already blacklisted by Washington over Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the Financial Times reported on Nov. 21. 

Russia, U.S.: Washington Sanctions Gazprombank and Subsidiaries

Egypt

The Central Bank of Egypt began the partial initial public offering process of selling around 30% of the state-owned United Bank, which is the second time in four years that Egypt has privatized a state-owned lender, Reuters reported on Nov. 20.

Egypt: Government Begins Partial Initial Public Offering of State-Owned United Bank

South Africa

Energy

Environment, Science & Technology

Politics

South African Energy Minister Kgosientso Ramokgopa said he would present a revised Integrated Resource Plan -- which lays out South Africa's energy strategy -- to the Cabinet the week of Nov. 25 that would involve an "exponential increase" in the share of renewable energy in the country’s energy mix, Daily Maverick reported on Nov. 20.

South Africa: Energy Ministry To Present Revised Energy Strategy

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Congolese opposition figures including Moise Katumbi, Martin Fayulu and former President Joseph Kabila announced that they were forming a new coalition to oppose President Felix Tshisekedi's proposed constitutional changes, Jeune Afrique reported on Nov. 20.

Congo: Opposition Unites Against Proposed Constitutional Changes

Sub-Saharan Africa

Americas

Middle East and North Africa

Asia-Pacific

Europe

Eurasia

South Asia

The U.N. Climate Change Conference's new draft text on a climate finance agreement still includes separate options for the so-called New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance, differing both on the scale and scope of commitments, as well as which countries will contribute, Argus Media reported on Nov. 21.

Global: Disagreements Over COP29 Finance Target Remain as Summit Enters Final Hours

Brazil

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and China's President Xi Jinping signed 37 bilateral cooperation agreements in areas ranging from trade and investments, finance, technology and mining to communications, sustainable development, tourism, sports, health and culture, Reuters reported on Nov. 20.

Brazil: Lula Skips BRI Membership but Announces 37 Cooperation Agreements With China

Japan

Leaders of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the opposition Democratic Party for the People released a statement on Nov. 20 pledging to consider raising the minimum annual threshold for income tax to 1.03 million yen ($6,600), cutting gasoline taxes, and "increas[ing] the take-home pay" in an upcoming economic support package.

Japan: Ruling Party Accepts Opposition Economic and Political Demands

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Below are our latest and most relevant economics analyses.

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The New Silk Road

The Fate of the Eurozone

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Banking

Commodities: A Cautionary Tale

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European Disintegration

Russia's Internal Struggle

China in Transition

A Japanese Awakening

East African Integration

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Senegal

Voters wait in line outside a voting station in Dakar on Nov. 17, 2024, during Senegal's parliamentary elections.

Senegal's ruling PASTEF party secured a strong parliamentary majority in the Nov. 17 elections, which paves the way for the implementation of its reformist manifesto and the advancement of much-needed fiscal consolidation measures.

What is Next for Senegal After The President's Landslide Victory in Snap Legislative Elections

Global Elections

Assessments

India

The Geopolitics of Water

Depleted groundwater reserves threaten India's agriculture, energy and manufacturing sectors, potentially sparking unrest and inter-state disputes in the absence of a coordinated national policy.

The Geopolitics of Water: India's Groundwater Crisis

South Korea

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol attends the third session of the G-20 Leaders' Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Nov. 19, 2024.

Military & Security

Multiple political disputes could see Yoon start stretching the limits of his power as his term winds down, pushing anti-union activity and arms exports.

In South Korea, Political Clashes Limit the President's Room To Maneuver

Austria

A view of the Gas Connect Austria natural gas distribution hub stand at Baumgarten an der March, Austria, on Nov. 16, 2024.

A muted market reaction to disrupted gas supply in Austria signals Europe's preparedness for a likely cut-off of Russian gas in the coming months.

Markets Shrug Off Russia's Gas Cut-Off to Austria

Israel

A G-20 summit banner on Nov. 12 at City Hall in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will host G-20 leaders Nov. 18-19 in Rio de Janeiro, where he will try to secure support for three main proposals.

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

The Weekly Rundown: Brazil Hosts the G-20, Constitutional Crisis Looms in Israel

Iran

Bangladesh

Pakistan

Sri Lanka

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump (R) and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) arrive for a joint press conference at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, on Feb. 25, 2020.

While U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will maintain many of the outgoing Biden administration's overarching policies toward South Asia, bilateral relationships will grow increasingly transactional.

What Trump's Second Term Means for South Asia

Palestinian Territories

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan speaks to journalists in Riyadh before the first meeting of Saudi Arabia's new global alliance to push for Palestinian statehood on Oct. 30, 2024. 

Israel-Hamas Conflict

Protracted regional conflicts risk undermining the kingdom's efforts to diversify its oil-reliant economy, normalize ties with Israel, and balance between Iran and its opponents. 

Saudi Arabia's Regional Strategy, Part 1: Balancing Between Iran and Its Rivals

Argentina

Chile

Colombia

Cuba

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Venezuela

U.S. border patrol officials drive near the wall along the Mexican border in Sasabe, Arizona, on Dec. 8, 2023. 

The fallout from Trump's pledged tariffs and mass deportations could worsen living conditions in countries like Mexico, though countries with like-minded leaders, like Argentina, may fare better.

What Trump's Focus on Immigration, Trade and Ideology Means for Latin America

A session is held in Sri Lanka's Parliament in Colombo on Aug. 20, 2020. 

The ballot could bolster the new president's ability to enact his socialist agenda, though it may also yield a hung parliament that leads to more government instability.

Previewing Sri Lanka's Parliamentary Elections

A combination of photos shows U.S. President-elect Donald Trump (left) speaking at an event in West Palm Beach, Florida, and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum (right) holding a press conference in Mexico City, Mexico.

Trump will increase pressure on Mexico to curb immigration and drug trafficking by threatening tariffs and other economic retaliation, harming the country's investment climate.

What Another Trump Term Means for Mexico

Germany

Double exposure of abstract creative financial chart hologram on German flag and blue sky background.

Amid rising tensions over economic policy, Germany's fractious coalition government finally collapsed, opening the door to an early election. 

Economic Divides Topple Germany's Fractious Coalition Government

Ukraine

Former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to speak during an election event in the early hours of Nov. 6, 2024.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Trump will place more tariffs on U.S. trade partners and reduce support for Ukraine, but he will largely maintain Biden's approach to the U.S. tech rivalry with China and the Middle East conflict.

Trump's Win Will Ripple Across the World

U.S.-China Relations

U.S.-Iran Relations

Economics

SITUATION REPORTS

Cambodia, China: Funding for Funan Techo Canal in Doubt

Russia, U.S.: Washington Sanctions Gazprombank and Subsidiaries

Egypt: Government Begins Partial Initial Public Offering of State-Owned United Bank

South Africa: Energy Ministry To Present Revised Energy Strategy

Congo: Opposition Unites Against Proposed Constitutional Changes

Global: Disagreements Over COP29 Finance Target Remain as Summit Enters Final Hours

Brazil: Lula Skips BRI Membership but Announces 37 Cooperation Agreements With China

Japan: Ruling Party Accepts Opposition Economic and Political Demands

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