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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Ukraine

Drag-line excavator mines rare earth materials on Ukrainian soil on Feb. 25, 2025, in the Zhytomyr region of Ukraine. 

Economics

Military & Security

Politics

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

A new U.S.-Ukraine economic deal offers Washington a long-term stake in Ukraine's critical resources -- and a potential lever in ceasefire diplomacy.

New Strategic Pact Gives U.S. Stake in Ukraine's Economic Future

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

U.S. Naval Update Map: May 1, 2025

Snapshots

Canadian Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader Mark Carney speaks to his supporters in Ottawa, Canada, on April 29, 2025, after winning the country’s early general elections. 

Canada's newly elected Liberal government, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, is poised to tackle an economic slowdown with tax cuts, domestic industry protection, and closer ties to Europe despite falling just short of a parliamentary majority.

Liberals Win Canada Election, but Minority Government Will Complicate Legislation

Global Elections

Iran

Saudi Arabia

A woman walks by anti-U.S. murals on the walls of the former U.S. embassy in downtown Tehran, Iran, on April 11, 2025. 

Energy

The U.S. will likely have to allow some Iranian uranium enrichment to ink a nuclear deal, likely resulting in Saudi Arabia seeking similar provisions for its own civilian nuclear program.

With Iran and Saudi Arabia, the U.S. Faces a Uranium Enrichment Dilemma

U.S.-Iran Relations

Europe

Italy

India

Pakistan

Indian soldiers stand guard atop their vehicle in Srinagar, India, on April 23, 2025, following a deadly militant attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir.

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

The Weekly Rundown: Escalating Pakistan-India Tensions, Canadian Elections and Pope Francis' Funeral

China

A digital illustration of the Chinese and EU flags.

Global Trade

Transatlantic trade tensions have created a window for tactical EU-China engagement, but structural constraints and unresolved disputes limit prospects for meaningful realignment.

Budding EU-China Rapprochement Amid U.S. Tariffs Will Have Its Limits

U.S.-China Relations

United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Yemeni soldiers stand guard during a protest against the United States on April 18, 2025 in Sanaa, Yemen. 

As intensified U.S. airstrikes fail to halt Houthi attacks on Israel and Red Sea shipping, Washington is increasingly likely to seek on-the-ground Yemeni partners to pressure the militant movement.


In Yemen, the U.S.'s Anti-Houthi Campaign Raises the Specter of a Government Ground Offensive

U.S. Naval Update Map: April 24, 2025

Trucks travel by the U.S.-Mexico border after crossing the border into the United States at Otay Mesa, California, on April 2, 2025. 

Although U.S. tariffs will hurt Mexico's economy in the short term, they may eventually grant Mexico a competitive advantage over countries that face even higher duties.

The Buffers That Will Help Mexico Navigate Tariff Turbulence

France

United Kingdom

Russia

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff (2 L) and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (C) attend a meeting with European and Ukrainian officials on April 17 at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris.

Ukraine will be forced to choose between compromising on its supposed red lines to de-escalate its war with Russia, or risk losing U.S. support and its battlefield position. 

Growing U.S. Pressure for a Peace Deal Puts Ukraine in a Difficult Position

Following three years of intermittent negotiations, the United Kingdom and India finalized a free trade agreement that aims to boost bilateral trade by an additional $34 billion by 2040 through expanded market access and reduced trade barriers, Reuters reported on May 6.

India, U.K.: Governments Finalize Free Trade Agreement

The Peruvian government suspended all mining activities in the northern district of Pataz for 30 days after illegal miners kidnapped and killed 13 gold mining workers, Reuters reported May 5. 

Peru: Illegal Mining Violence to Add Further Pressure on the Government Despite Security Measures

In a high-profile address, the premier of Canada's Conservative-supporting, oil- and gas-producing Alberta province, Danielle Smith, laid bare tensions with the central Liberal government in Ottawa, The Wall Street Journal reported on May 5. 

Canada: Alberta Pressures Ottawa on Green Initiatives, Threatens Referendum on Secession

Cyber

TeleMessage, a modified version of the Signal messaging app that then-U.S. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz was pictured using during an April 30 White House meeting, has been hacked, 404 Media reported May 4.

U.S.: Modified Version of Signal Messaging App Used by the White House Was Hacked

In a May 4 Truth Social post, U.S. President Donald Trump said he was authorizing the Commerce Department and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to begin implementing a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the United States.

U.S.: Trump Threatens Tariffs on Movies Produced Outside the U.S., Opening Door to Tariffs on Services

Equatorial Guinea

Nigeria

Republic of the Congo

Algeria

Iraq

Kuwait

Libya

OPEC+ announced on May 3 that it will raise its collective oil production cap by 411,000 barrels per day in June, an increase from the original production increase of roughly 138,000 barrels per day to which the bloc previously agreed.

Global: OPEC's Production Increase Provides Some Tariff Respite

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced in a press release on May 2 that the State Department officially designated the Haitian gangs Viv Ansanm and Gran Grif as foreign terrorist organizations, or FTOs, and specially designated global terrorist groups, or SDGTs.

U.S., Haiti: U.S. Designates Major Haitian Gangs as Terrorist Groups

Japan

Japan's trade envoy to the United States, Ryosei Akazawa, met with his counterparts in Washington on May 1, where the U.S. team proposed easing reciprocal tariffs (but maintaining automobile, steel and aluminum tariffs) on Japanese goods in return for Japanese concessions on nontariff barriers for automobiles and agriculture, a plan the Japanese team "strongly opposed," Nikkei reported on May 2.

Japan, U.S.: As Second Trade Talk Founders, Tokyo Hints at Wielding Treasuries

Americas

SITUATION REPORTS

India, U.K.: Governments Finalize Free Trade Agreement

Peru: Illegal Mining Violence to Add Further Pressure on the Government Despite Security Measures

Canada: Alberta Pressures Ottawa on Green Initiatives, Threatens Referendum on Secession

U.S.: Modified Version of Signal Messaging App Used by the White House Was Hacked

U.S.: Trump Threatens Tariffs on Movies Produced Outside the U.S., Opening Door to Tariffs on Services

Global: OPEC's Production Increase Provides Some Tariff Respite

U.S., Haiti: U.S. Designates Major Haitian Gangs as Terrorist Groups

Japan, U.S.: As Second Trade Talk Founders, Tokyo Hints at Wielding Treasuries

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