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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Antigua and Barbuda

Argentina

Barbados

Belize

Brazil

Canada

Chile

Colombia

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Cuba

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Ecuador

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Grenada

Guatemala

Guyana

Haiti

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Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Paraguay

Peru

Saint Lucia

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Suriname

Bahamas

Trinidad and Tobago

United States

Uruguay

Venezuela

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Greenland

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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On Geopolitics

A crowd of men in 1930 wearing jackets and hats.

Economics

Global Trade

Politics

U.S. tariffs are throwing economies across the globe into disarray, just as they did in 1930, but lessons from the past could keep the world from tipping into a second Great Depression.

Lessons From the 1930s on Avoiding a Second Great Depression

Assessments

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

U.S. Naval Update Map: April 17, 2025

Bangladesh

India

Pakistan

Sri Lanka

A general view shows Sri Lanka's Colombo port on April 9, 2025.

Textile exports from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan will suffer under new U.S. tariffs, worsening economic hardships and risking political instability.

South Asia's Textile Industry Reels From U.S. Tariffs

Snapshots

Aerial view of 9 de Julio Avenue in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is seen on April 10, 2025, during a 24-hour strike called by workers' unions against the economic policies of President Javier Milei. 

The $20 billion bailout package will reduce financial risks amid Argentina's ongoing macroeconomic adjustment, but the threat of policy slippage will increase ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

What To Make of Argentina's Latest IMF Deal

Iran

Iraq

Yemen

Mock drones and missiles are displayed at an exhibition on Nov. 13, 2024, in Sanaa, Yemen. 

Military & Security

Recent actions by Iran and its Iraqi proxies appear designed to appease the U.S. as the Trump administration weighs taking aggressive military action against them both.

To Placate the U.S., Iran Temporarily Scales Back Its Regional Proxy Strategy

U.S.-Iran Relations

Cambodia

China

Malaysia

Vietnam

Europe

Italy

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the closing session of the National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, China, on March 11, 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: Xi Tours Southeast Asia, Iran-U.S. Nuclear Talks Begin

Germany

France

United Kingdom

Poland

Spain

NATO military forces during static display after the Steadfast Dart 2025 military exercises at the Smardan Training Area in Smardan, Romania, on Feb. 19, 2025. 

Environment, Science & Technology

Europe is increasingly focused on achieving greater strategic autonomy in defense, but internal divisions and material constraints will plague this quest, even as the United States' role on the Continent continues to shrink, meaning NATO will likely remain the cornerstone of Europe’s security architecture. 

The Future of Transatlantic Security Cooperation, Part 2: The View From Europe

Pedestrians walk past a broadcast screen of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in Mumbai on April 3, 2025, airing news of U.S. President Donald Trump unveiling sweeping new trade tariffs. 

If implemented, Trump's threatened 27% tariff would severely hurt certain Indian sectors (e.g., pharmaceuticals), though other sectors (e.g., textiles) could benefit if India's main competitors end up facing even higher tariffs.

For India, High U.S. Tariffs Offer a Mixed Bag

U.S. Naval Update Map: April 10, 2025

General view of the plenary session of Brazil's lower house in Brasilia during an April 2, 2025, vote on the reciprocity law, which allows the Brazilian government to retaliate against countries or economic blocs that impose trade barriers on products from Brazil. 

Although U.S. tariffs will hinder Brazil's economy and reduce foreign direct investment, unique opportunities for Brazilian exporters may mitigate the impact of the looming global trade war.

U.S. Protectionism Portends Opportunities and Hurdles for Brazil

The United States struck Yemen's Ras Isa fuel port on April 17, reportedly killing at least 58 individuals and wounding 126 more, The Guardian reported on April 18.

U.S., Yemen: U.S. Conducts One of Its Deadliest Attacks on the Houthis

The Colombian government and a remaining faction of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, did not reach an agreement to extend a ceasefire, El Pais reported on April 17. 

Colombia: Government Increasingly Shifts From 'Total Peace' to Confrontation

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Rwanda

The Africa Adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, Massad Boulos, called on Rwanda to halt all military support to the M23 rebel group and withdraw its troops from the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, adding that the United States was considering "all economic and diplomatic means to promote peace" in the region, Bloomberg reported on April 17. 

Congo, Rwanda: U.S. Hints at Further Pressure on Rwanda as M23 Shows Signs of Weakness

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative unveiled its new plan to charge fees on Chinese ships calling at U.S. ports, Agence France-Presse reported on April 17.

U.S.: Washington Eases Proposed Port Fees in New Plan for Chinese Ships 

Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

The United States and Ukraine signed a memorandum of intent to move forward with a larger economic partnership deal, according to an April 17 social media post by Ukraine's economy minister, in a move that is widely reported to give the United States preferential access to revenues generated from the development of Ukraine's infrastructure and natural resources, including critical minerals.

U.S., Ukraine: Officials Agree on Memorandum, Paving Way for Minerals Deal

Cyber

A federal U.S. judge ruled on April 17 that Google created a monopoly in the online advertising industry -- specifically the ad exchange and server markets -- violating the Sherman Antitrust Act and harming advertisers and consumers, Reuters reported the next day. 

U.S.: Google Loses Second Antitrust Case as Remedy Phase in Online Search Looms

The United States gave its allies a draft outline of a deal to de-escalate the Russia-Ukraine war that would let Russia maintain its occupied territories in Ukraine and offer sanctions relief if an initial ceasefire holds, Bloomberg reported on April 18.

Ukraine, U.S.: Washington Proposes De-Escalation Framework, Rubio Threatens To Abandon Mediation

The European Union is considering restricting exports of certain strategic goods to the United States in retaliation for U.S. tariffs if U.S.-EU trade negotiations fail, Bloomberg reported on April 17.

EU: Brussels Considers Using Export Restrictions To Retaliate Against U.S. Tariffs

Americas

SITUATION REPORTS

U.S., Yemen: U.S. Conducts One of Its Deadliest Attacks on the Houthis

Colombia: Government Increasingly Shifts From 'Total Peace' to Confrontation

Congo, Rwanda: U.S. Hints at Further Pressure on Rwanda as M23 Shows Signs of Weakness

U.S.: Washington Eases Proposed Port Fees in New Plan for Chinese Ships

U.S., Ukraine: Officials Agree on Memorandum, Paving Way for Minerals Deal

U.S.: Google Loses Second Antitrust Case as Remedy Phase in Online Search Looms

Ukraine, U.S.: Washington Proposes De-Escalation Framework, Rubio Threatens To Abandon Mediation

EU: Brussels Considers Using Export Restrictions To Retaliate Against U.S. Tariffs

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