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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Argentina

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Brazil

Canada

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Venezuela

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Jamaica

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

Crossing Borders

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Iran

An Iranian woman walks past a mural depicting Iran and the United States at the negotiation table, painted on the outer walls of the former U.S. embassy in Tehran, on Feb. 6, 2026.

Economics

Energy

Military & Security

While the deal will reduce the immediate threat of renewed conflict, shipping through Hormuz will likely resume only gradually amid the risk that talks stall, flare-ups resume and vessels face renewed harassment.

U.S.-Iran Deal Pauses Conflict, but the Path to Peace Remains Fraught

U.S.-Iran Relations

Assessments

Europe

France

United Kingdom

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a meeting with leaders of the G7 Engagement Groups ahead of the upcoming G7 summit at the Elysee Palace in Paris on June 10, 2026. 

Politics

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

The Weekly Rundown: U.S.-Iran Talks Continue, France Hosts G7 Summit

Middle East and North Africa

Israel

U.S. President Donald Trump holds a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago club on Dec. 29, 2025, in Palm Beach, Florida. 

Israel-Hamas Conflict

Declining public approval and notable primary losses for traditional pro-Israel lawmakers suggest that a future U.S. Congress will increasingly push for military assistance to be conditioned.

U.S.-Israeli Ties Likely To Continue Cooling as Public Opinion Sours

China

A digital illustration of Europe.

Environment, Science & Technology

The EU's push to reduce its reliance on foreign technology suppliers risks angering both China and the U.S., while execution will be hindered by domestic industrial constraints and internal political divisions.

Key Takeaways From the EU's Tech Sovereignty Package

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

U.S. Naval Update Map: June 11, 2026

Iraq

Members of Saraya al-Salam gather during a ceremony in the city of Samarra on June 4, 2026, marking their separation from the Sadrist movement and their integration into the Iraqi security forces.

Several militant factions have recently expressed a desire to integrate into Iraq's government structures, but more hard-line groups are unlikely to follow suit without Iran's approval.

Iraq's Push To Disarm Iranian-Backed Militias Will Have Only Partial Success

Columns

On Geopolitics

A 3D satellite-style visualization of the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf.

As the Iran war drags on, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly likely to remain closed for an extended period.

Will the Strait of Hormuz Remain Closed Until 2027?

A passerby walks past the Banco Master building in Sao Paulo on Jan. 22, 2026, after Brazil's central bank ordered its shutdown due to a major liquidity crunch and "serious violations" of financial regulations.

Brazil faces severe institutional friction and heightened market volatility as a widening investigation into massive financial fraud threatens to ensnare prominent politicians, justices and businesspeople.

Deepening Corruption Scandal Could Upend Brazilian Presidential Race

People pass by a building in Ramat Gan, Israel, that was destroyed by an Iranian ballistic missile on May 5, 2026. 

Recent direct strikes between Israel and Iran did not immediately collapse the regional truce, but recurrent tit-for-tat escalations would reduce the chance of an agreement between Washington and Tehran.

Iran-Israel Escalation Threatens Negotiations To End Iran War

Media

Podcasts

Will the United States continue to pay the "blood and treasure" tax to subsidize global energy security, or is the Hormuz war the catalyst for a fundamental retrenchment?

The Decision Advantage: What the Hormuz War Means for U.S. Grand Strategy

U.S. President Donald Trump announced in a June 12 Truth Social post that the United States Southern Command had conducted a kinetic strike against members of the Venezuelan transnational criminal group Tren de Aragua, killing the group's leader, Hector Rusthenford Guerrero, also called Nino Guerrero.

U.S., Venezuela: Trump Announces U.S. Strike Killed Top Leader of Tren de Aragua

Ukraine

Russia

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had offered to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin during the Group of Seven summit in France on June 15-17, but Russia was not ready to speak despite U.S. and European support for the idea, Reuters reported on June 15.

Ukraine, Russia: Zelensky's Offer To Meet Putin Is Unlikely To Restart Ceasefire Talks

Leftist Peruvian presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez's Together for Peru party has contested ballots from more than 1,600 polling stations and called on right-wing contender Keiko Fujimori to jointly call for a total vote recount of the June 7 runoff election, Reuters reported on June 14.

Peru: Sanchez Contests Votes as Preliminary Count Indicates Fujimori Victory

Cyber

Anthropic suspended access to its two most powerful AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, for all customers on June 12 after the Department of Commerce imposed export controls requiring Anthropic to block access for foreign nationals, including its own foreign employees.

U.S.: Anthropic Export Controls Chill U.S. AI Industry

Lebanon

Palestinian Territories

Syria

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel would remain in southern Lebanon, Gaza and Syria, despite the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, while far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said the MoU would not bind Israeli policies, The Times of Israel reported on June 15.

Israel: Israel Vows To Keep Fighting, Despite U.S.-Iran Ceasefire

Oil benchmarks Brent and WTI fell by about 5% in trading on June 15, with WTI briefly falling below $80 per barrel for the first time since March, after the announcement of the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding that extends their ceasefire by 60 days and removes restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. 

Global: U.S.-Iran Deal Provides Relief for Global Energy Markets, Even If Recovery Is Slow

Taiwan

Cheng Li-wun, the chair of Taiwan's main opposition party, Kuomintang, met with six U.S. members of Congress on June 12 in Washington, D.C., including Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan, who urged Cheng to fund more U.S. arms purchases, and Montana Sen. Steve Daines, a close ally of President Donald Trump.

Taiwan, U.S.: U.S. Snubs Taiwanese Opposition Head, Boding Ill for Cross-Strait Talks

Argentine President Javier Milei's Chief of Staff Manuel Adorni admitted to concealing at least $500,000 in earnings from tax authorities in a new filing, La Nacion reported on June 11. 

Argentina: Milei's Ally Admits Concealment of Earnings From Tax Authorities

Americas

SITUATION REPORTS

U.S., Venezuela: Trump Announces U.S. Strike Killed Top Leader of Tren de Aragua

Ukraine, Russia: Zelensky's Offer To Meet Putin Is Unlikely To Restart Ceasefire Talks

Peru: Sanchez Contests Votes as Preliminary Count Indicates Fujimori Victory

U.S.: Anthropic Export Controls Chill U.S. AI Industry

Israel: Israel Vows To Keep Fighting, Despite U.S.-Iran Ceasefire

Global: U.S.-Iran Deal Provides Relief for Global Energy Markets, Even If Recovery Is Slow

Taiwan, U.S.: U.S. Snubs Taiwanese Opposition Head, Boding Ill for Cross-Strait Talks

Argentina: Milei's Ally Admits Concealment of Earnings From Tax Authorities

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