Mexico

Politics

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reaffirmed that she will pursue electoral reform aimed at reducing public funds for the National Electoral Institute and political parties and changing the system for electing legislators, La Jornada reported on June 24.

Mexico: Government To Continue Consolidating Power, Curbing Institutional Checks and Balances

United States

Europe

Economics

The European Union plans to impose retaliatory tariffs on the United States if the Trump administration insists on maintaining a 10% baseline tariff on EU goods even after a trade deal, Bloomberg reported on June 24.

EU, U.S.: EU May Implement Tariffs on U.S. Goods, Even if Negotiators Reach a Trade Deal

Egypt

Israel

Jordan

Energy

Israel's Chevron-operated Leviathan and Karish gas fields resumed operations on June 25 after the June 24 Israel-Iran ceasefire went into effect, Reuters reported on June 25.

Israel: Largest Gas Field Resumes Operations After Ceasefire

Military & Security

As widely expected, national leaders representing the 32 NATO members officially endorsed a proposal to raise defense and related spending to 5% of gross domestic product by 2035, The Guardian reported on June 25. 

Global: NATO Leaders Officially Endorse 5% of GDP Spending Target

The United States and Mexico are discussing a quota system to reduce tariffs on the volume of U.S. imports of Mexican steel, Bloomberg reported June 24. 

United States, Mexico: U.S. Quota on Mexican Steel May Ease Costs but Uncertainty Remains

Bangladesh

Under a combined third and fourth review of Bangladesh's ongoing loan program, the International Monetary Fund's executive board approved the release of $1.3 billion, Bloomberg reported on June 24. 

Bangladesh: IMF To Release $1.3B After Third and Fourth Loan Review

Cambodia

Thailand

Thailand's Bhumjaithai Party is filing a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, citing her mishandling of a leaked call with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen, Reuters reported on June 24.

Thailand: No-Confidence Vote Is Impending as Military Seals Border

Vietnam

Vietnam opened a trial against 41 defendants accused of embezzlement, bribery and abuse of power in a $45 million corruption case tied to infrastructure contracts, Channel News Asia reported on June 24.

Vietnam: Hanoi Tries 41, Including Former State Officials, in $45M Corruption Case

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Below are our latest and most relevant politics analyses.

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The Post-Apartheid Era Ends

Venezuela's Unraveling

The Saudi Survival Strategy

The Kurdish Struggle

Israel's Survival Strategy

Turkey's Resurgence

EU: Regional Blocs

Divided EU Foreign Policies

Brexit

Old Leaders in a New Africa

The U.S. and the Balance of Power

The Pulse of Political Islam

Broken Contracts in the Middle East

Russia's Internal Struggle

China in Transition

Southeast Asia: Burdened by Consensus

India's Own Worst Enemy

Pakistan: A Military With a Country

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Armenia

Azerbaijan

Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan addresses the crowd with a megaphone during a protest in Yerevan, Armenia, on Oct. 25, 2024. 

The prime minister's escalating dispute with the national church threatens to generate unrest and derail already delayed efforts to implement a contentious peace deal with rival Azerbaijan.

In Armenia, an Archbishop's Arrest Escalates the Prime Minister's Feud With the Church

China

New Zealand

People are seen behind a New Zealand flag during a ceremony celebrating the anniversary of Anzac Day. 

Prime Minister Luxon's recent trip to China marked a high-stakes diplomatic mission aimed at both deepening economic ties with Beijing and signaling New Zealand's more assertive regional posture.

New Zealand's Pivot: Assertive Defense Meets Economic Dependence on China

France

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou speaks during a press conference at a hotel in Paris on June 24, 2025. 

The collapse of negotiations over potential changes to President Macron's controversial pensions reform will increase the risk of more no-confidence votes against the government, budgetary deadlock and another early election.

In France, the Collapse of Pension Reform Talks Risks Worsening Political Instability

Assessments

Netherlands

Spain

The entrance of the building where the 2025 NATO summit will be held is seen in The Hague, the Netherlands, on June 22, 2025.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

The June 24-25 summit will likely yield a political agreement on higher defense spending and highlight Europe's move toward greater defense autonomy, though structural and financial limitations will make it hard to maintain this shift over time. 

Previewing the 2025 NATO Summit

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Rwanda

Iran

Ukraine

Russia

Israeli air defense systems are activated to intercept Iranian missiles over the Israeli city of Tel Aviv early on June 18, 2025. 

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

The Weekly Rundown: Israel-Iran Conflict Rages On, NATO Holds Annual Summit

Columns

On Geopolitics

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei addresses the nation in a state television broadcast on June 18, 2025, in Tehran, Iran. 

While Israel's airstrikes appear aimed at destabilizing the country, they are alone unlikely to collapse the Islamic Republic, as Iranian leaders would probably make significant concessions to ensure the regime's survival rather than let it fall.

Assessing the Potential for Regime Change in Iran

U.S.-Iran Relations

Italy

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni speaks to media during the closing press conference of the G7 Summit in Fasano, Italy, on June 15, 2024. 

Italy is seeking to embed its Mattei Plan into EU policy to gain support for its immediate goals of energy security and migration control, but structural issues will likely limit Rome's long-term influence in Africa.

Italy Syncs Its Mattei Plan for Africa With EU Initiatives

Palestinian Territories

A group of armed Israeli soldiers stands in a narrow alley of the Old City of Hebron, West Bank, on May 31, 2025. 

While it will likely curb immediate terror threats, the crackdown will also fuel Palestinian grievances, increasing the risk of a larger uprising and internal Israeli government tensions.

To Thwart Militant Attacks, Israel Cracks Down on the West Bank

Mali

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Malian counterpart Abdoulaye Diop hold a joint press conference following their meeting in Moscow, Russia, on May 20, 2022. 

While Russian military support to Mali is set to persist, the Sahelian country's security environment will likely continue to deteriorate amid jihadist groups' strong momentum.

What's Next for Mali as Russia's Wagner Group Pulls Out? 

An Israeli tank rolls along the fence on the border with the Gaza Strip on June 4, 2025. 

Israel-Hamas Conflict

Uncertainty regarding who will govern post-war Gaza and fund its reconstruction increases the likelihood of a prolonged Israeli occupation that would empower Israel's far-right to push for annexation and more extensive population displacement.

Is Gaza Destined for Another Israeli Occupation?

Canada

Australia

United Kingdom

Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles and British Defense Secretary John Healey sit together for the AUKUS Defense Ministers Meeting at Old Royal Naval College on Sept. 26, 2024, in London, England.

Environment, Science & Technology

Despite growing U.S. skepticism, strong imperatives to counter China's maritime presence will likely lead Washington to see a revised version of the AUKUS defense pact through.

U.S. Review of AUKUS Pillar I Puts Pact on Shaky Ground

Japan

Germany

Rescue teams work at damaged buildings in Nobonyad Square following Israeli airstrikes on June 13, 2025, in Tehran, Iran. 

Global Trade

The Weekly Rundown: G7 Leaders' Summit, More Israeli Attacks on Iran

Politics

SITUATION REPORTS

Mexico: Government To Continue Consolidating Power, Curbing Institutional Checks and Balances

EU, U.S.: EU May Implement Tariffs on U.S. Goods, Even if Negotiators Reach a Trade Deal

Israel: Largest Gas Field Resumes Operations After Ceasefire

Global: NATO Leaders Officially Endorse 5% of GDP Spending Target

United States, Mexico: U.S. Quota on Mexican Steel May Ease Costs but Uncertainty Remains

Bangladesh: IMF To Release $1.3B After Third and Fourth Loan Review

Thailand: No-Confidence Vote Is Impending as Military Seals Border

Vietnam: Hanoi Tries 41, Including Former State Officials, in $45M Corruption Case

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