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

Americas

Antigua and Barbuda

Argentina

Barbados

Belize

Brazil

Canada

Chile

Colombia

Costa Rica

Cuba

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Ecuador

El Salvador

Grenada

Guatemala

Guyana

Haiti

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Paraguay

Peru

Saint Lucia

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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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Bolivia

Morales supporters march against the Arce government and denounce the economic crisis Jan. 13 in La Paz, Bolivia. The crisis will fuel political instability ahead of the country's August presidential election amid shortages of dollars and fuel.

Energy

Politics

The crisis will fuel political instability ahead of the country's August presidential election amid shortages of dollars and fuel.

Bolivia's Socioeconomic Crisis Will Spiral Ahead of Its Presidential Election

Assessments

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

U.S. Naval Update Map: March 27, 2025

New Zealand

Europe

United Kingdom

India

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) walks with New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (R) before their meeting at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, on March 17, 2025. 

Economics

Global Trade

U.S. tariff threats are pushing India to revamp negotiations over free trade agreements, but protectionist trade policies and other obstacles will challenge the progression of talks.

India Dusts Off Old FTA Negotiations Ahead of U.S. Tariffs

Iran

Israel

Lebanon

Japan

Vietnam

Ukraine

Russia

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a joint press conference Feb. 16 at the prime minister's office in Jerusalem. Senior Israeli officials from the security and intelligence ministries will visit the United States to discuss Iran's nuclear program and Israeli border demarcation talks with Lebanon.

Military & Security

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

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

The Weekly Rundown: The U.S. and Israel Coordinate on Iran, the U.K. Chancellor Seeks Fiscal Discipline

U.S.-Iran Relations

Spain

Spanish soldiers sit at tables at a makeshift military base in Valencia, eastern Spain, on Nov. 12, 2024, following deadly floods in the region.

Domestic political constraints will impede Madrid's ability to expand its defense budget, which will expose it to U.S. retaliation and limit Spanish participation in any European deployment to Ukraine.

Despite Recent Pledges, Spain Will Struggle To Boost Military Spending

U.S. Naval Update Map: March 20, 2025

Media

Podcasts

How will these changes affect European countries?


Essential Geopolitics: The United States' Evolving Relationship With Russia

South Africa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives at a briefing at his African National Congress (ANC) party's headquarters in Johannesburg on May 13, 2024.

Social Issues

South Africa will struggle to meet Trump's demands for major foreign and domestic policy changes, which will risk exposing the country to disruptive U.S. economic retaliation, including entity-based sanctions.

Trump Turns Up the Heat on South Africa

Palestinian Territories

Smoke billows during Israeli strikes west of Gaza City on March 18, 2025. 

Israel-Hamas Conflict

In the coming days and weeks, Israel will likely carry out phased escalations and de-escalations to pressure Hamas into releasing the remaining hostages, returning Gaza to war by effectively collapsing the January ceasefire.

Large-Scale Israeli Airstrikes Plunge Gaza Back Into an Open-Ended Conflict

Oman

Saudi Arabia

United Arab Emirates

Yemen

A rally on Jan. 24 in Sanaa, the Houthi-controlled capital of Yemen. Should the United States attack Iranian ships and advisers supporting the Houthi rebel group, Houthi and Iranian retaliation would become likelier to extend beyond U.S. and Israeli targets to include regional oil and gas installations.

Should the United States also attack Iranian ships and advisers supporting the Yemeni rebel group, Houthi and Iranian retaliation would become likelier to extend beyond U.S. and Israeli targets to include regional oil and gas installations. 

U.S. Strikes on Houthis Risk Embroiling Iran and the Regional Energy Industry

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Venezuela will face consequences should it attack Guyana or ExxonMobil's energy facilities, Reuters reported on March 27. 

U.S., Guyana, Venezuela: Washington's Support for Guyana To Further Sour Relations With Caracas

Environment, Science & Technology

As widely anticipated, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission voted to end its legal defense of SEC rules adopted in 2024 requiring SEC-regulated companies to disclose climate-related risks and greenhouse gas emissions, Reuters reported on March 27. 

U.S.: SEC Votes To End Defense of Climate Disclosure Rules

In a new draft critical minerals deal with Ukraine, the U.S. Trump administration is including the "right of first offer" on investment in all infrastructure and natural resource projects, Bloomberg reported on March 27. 

Ukraine: Draft Minerals Deal Would Give U.S. Control Over Natural Resource, Infrastructure Investment in Ukraine

Argentina's Economy Minister Luis Caputo announced that its forthcoming deal with the International Monetary Fund will be for $20 billion of fresh funds, although the IMF executive board could take weeks to approve the agreement, Bloomberg reported on March 27.

Argentina: IMF Deal Details To Ease Short-Term Market Concerns

The United Kingdom's Treasury chief Rachel Reeves said London will not retaliate against a 25% U.S. tariff on car imports that will take effect on April 3, Reuters reported on March 27. 

U.K.: London Will Not Retaliate Against U.S. Auto Tariffs, Seeks Exemptions

Qatar

Syria

The U.S. State Department approved an initial sale of eight MQ-9B Predator drones to Qatar for $2 billion, AP reported on March 27.

U.S., Qatar: U.S. Starts Approval Process for MQ-9B Drone Sale to Qatar

The Brazilian government sent the U.S. Trade Representative a document noting that the White House's tariff policies can severely undermine bilateral relations, g1 reported March 27.

Brazil, U.S.: Bilateral Trade to Marginally Cool Down as Brasilia Adopts Tough Rhetoric on Trump's Tariffs

Hong Kong SAR, China

China

Chinese senior officials last week told state-owned enterprises to stop all business dealings with Li Ka-shing -- senior advisor to and former chairman of private, Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings -- and his family, according to Bloomberg sources on March 27.

China: Beijing Cuts State Sector Business with Li Ka-shing to Stop Port Deal

U.S.-China Relations

Americas

SITUATION REPORTS

U.S., Guyana, Venezuela: Washington's Support for Guyana To Further Sour Relations With Caracas

U.S.: SEC Votes To End Defense of Climate Disclosure Rules

Ukraine: Draft Minerals Deal Would Give U.S. Control Over Natural Resource, Infrastructure Investment in Ukraine

Argentina: IMF Deal Details To Ease Short-Term Market Concerns

U.K.: London Will Not Retaliate Against U.S. Auto Tariffs, Seeks Exemptions

U.S., Qatar: U.S. Starts Approval Process for MQ-9B Drone Sale to Qatar

Brazil, U.S.: Bilateral Trade to Marginally Cool Down as Brasilia Adopts Tough Rhetoric on Trump's Tariffs

China: Beijing Cuts State Sector Business with Li Ka-shing to Stop Port Deal

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