<p>Eurasia is the world&rsquo;s most expansive region. It connects the East to the West, forming a land bridge that borders Europe, the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and South Asia. Forming the borders of this massive tract of land are the Northern European Plain, the Carpathian Mountains, the Southern Caucasus Mountains, the Tien Shan Mountains and Siberia. At the heart of Eurasia is Russia, a country that throughout history has tried, to varying degrees of success, to extend its influence to Eurasia&rsquo;s farthest reaches &mdash; a strategy meant to insulate it from outside powers. But this strategy necessarily creates conflict throughout Russia&rsquo;s borderlands, putting Eurasia a near constant state of instability.</p>

Eurasia connects the East to the West, forming a land bridge that borders Europe, the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and South Asia. 

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Vessels at anchorage June 18 in Bandar Abbas, Iran, along the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding signed June 17 is highly likely to remain in effect over the coming week, and negotiations toward a final deal will begin.

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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. and Iranian Talks, Colombia's Presidential Runoff

U.S.-Iran Relations

A Ukrainian flag flies in Riga, Latvia, on May 18, 2026.

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Even a sustainable peace settlement would leave Kyiv grappling with a $600 billion reconstruction bill, demanding high levels of foreign direct investment and stringent governance reforms.

Ukraine's Defense Will Continue To Strain Government Finances

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A banner depicting the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on June 3 in Tehran. There will be an elevated risk of sporadic U.S.-Iran clashes over the next week, as no signs of a diplomatic breakthrough in U.S.-Iran negotiations on a memorandum of understanding have emerged.

The Weekly Rundown: Armenian Elections, Xi Goes to North Korea

Thousands of Armenians participate in a rally in Yerevan's Republic Square on May 26, 2024. 

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Prime Minister Pashinyan's likely reelection will empower him to finalize a peace treaty with Azerbaijan and deepen ties with the West, though Russian economic pressure and domestic opposition to constitutional changes could undermine these efforts.

What's at Stake in Armenia's Upcoming Election

Turkey

A window view from Turkey's Eastern Express train. 

Improved relations could unlock strategic and economic benefits for both countries, especially if their border is reopened, though Russia's entrenched influence in Armenia remains a key constraint.

Russian Coercion Will Constrain Budding Turkey-Armenia Rapprochement

Technicians work at the main blast furnace at the Zaporizhstal Iron and Steel Works on Feb. 12, 2024 in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine.

Part two of this report examines how either a comprehensive peace agreement or a severe escalation of the war would affect Ukraine's investment climate.



Scenarios for the Future of Foreign Investment in Ukraine, Part 2

An employee assembles a long-range drone in a workshop of the Fire Point company, which manufactures FP-1 deep-strike drones and FP-2 strike drones, Jan. 29 in an undisclosed location in Ukraine.

This two-part report outlines how the trajectory of the war with Russia will act as the ultimate determinant of capital allocation and economic recovery in Ukraine.

Scenarios for the Future of Foreign Investment in Ukraine, Part 1

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A cargo ship anchored May 16 in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran. Major gaps in negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program persist, and the U.S.-Iran ceasefire will remain fragile over the next week.

The Weekly Rundown: Rubio Visits India, a Fragile U.S.-Iran Ceasefire

A view taken on Dec. 13, 2023, shows pumping units at the grounds of a fuel tank farm of Russia's oil pipeline giant Transneft.

The intensifying drone strikes are unlikely to trigger an oil sector crisis or alter Moscow's war calculus, but they will financially drain Russian oil companies, even as high prices buoy the Kremlin's revenues.

Assessing the Impact of Ukrainian Strikes on Russia's Oil Sector

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EU and Ukrainian flags fly outside the European Commission headquarters on Feb. 23, 2025, in Brussels, Belgium.

While a European mediator may unblock frozen peace talks, a durable peace settlement remains unlikely until both Russia and Ukraine conclude that continued war is more costly than compromise.

The Limited Promise of EU Mediation in Ukraine Peace Talks

Scores of Ukrainian drones and missiles targeted Moscow overnight, hitting Moscow's Kapotnya Oil Refinery for the second time in a week, disrupting airport operations and forcing road closures in and around the capital, Reuters reported on June 17.

Ukraine, Russia: Ukraine Hits Kapotnya as Russia's Fuel Strains Grow

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Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted leaders and senior officials of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Kazan, Russia, for a two-day summit, AP reported on June 18, marking the first such leaders' summit since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. 

ASEAN, Russia: Summit Highlights How Energy Shock Gives Moscow a Regional Opening

The Group of Seven leaders agreed to increase deliveries of air defense systems, interceptors and long-range capabilities to Ukraine and said they were ready to grant Ukraine licenses to expand military production, Reuters reported on June 17.

Ukraine, G7, Russia: G7 Licensing Plan Will Not Quickly Fix Ukraine's Air Defense Gap

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had discussed strengthening Ukraine's air defenses with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit in France, including air defense systems and possible licenses for Ukraine to produce anti-ballistic systems and missiles, RBC-Ukraine reported on June 16. 

Ukraine, U.S.: G7 Partners Press Trump on Ukraine's Air Defense Gap

Armenia's Central Electoral Commission finalized the June 7 parliamentary election results, giving Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party 64 seats, enough to appoint officials to key state posts without opposition support but not enough to amend the constitution or call a constitutional referendum, Armenpress reported on June 14.

Armenia: Opposition Weighs Boycott After Final Vote Count

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

Kazakhstan's ruling Amanat party said it would merge into the newly registered Adilet party ahead of August parliamentary elections, Reuters reported on June 12. 

Kazakhstan: Nazarbayev-Era Party To Merge With Tokayev's New Vehicle

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The United Kingdom, France and Germany, known as the E3, plan to use meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump at the Group of Seven summit on June 15-17 to seek U.S. backing for a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire proposal that would use the current front line as the starting point for negotiations and include robust security guarantees for Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on June 11.

EU, Russia, Ukraine: Europe Sees Narrow Opening for Ukraine Talks as Russia Targets Kostiantynivka

Eurasia

SITUATION REPORTS

Ukraine, Russia: Ukraine Hits Kapotnya as Russia's Fuel Strains Grow

ASEAN, Russia: Summit Highlights How Energy Shock Gives Moscow a Regional Opening

Ukraine, G7, Russia: G7 Licensing Plan Will Not Quickly Fix Ukraine's Air Defense Gap

Ukraine, U.S.: G7 Partners Press Trump on Ukraine's Air Defense Gap

Armenia: Opposition Weighs Boycott After Final Vote Count

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

Kazakhstan: Nazarbayev-Era Party To Merge With Tokayev's New Vehicle

EU, Russia, Ukraine: Europe Sees Narrow Opening for Ukraine Talks as Russia Targets Kostiantynivka

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