China

Afghanistan

Economics

Energy

The Afghan Taliban said it had terminated its 25-year, $540 million oil extraction and development contract with China-based Xinjiang Central Asia Petroleum and Gas Co. on June 17, Nikkei reported on June 25.

Afghanistan, China: Afghan Taliban Cancels Major Chinese Oil Extraction Deal

United States

Europe

Politics

The European Union plans to impose retaliatory tariffs on the United States if the Trump administration insists on maintaining a 10% baseline tariff on EU goods even after a trade deal, Bloomberg reported on June 24.

EU, U.S.: EU May Implement Tariffs on U.S. Goods, Even if Negotiators Reach a Trade Deal

Military & Security

As widely expected, national leaders representing the 32 NATO members officially endorsed a proposal to raise defense and related spending to 5% of gross domestic product by 2035, The Guardian reported on June 25. 

Global: NATO Leaders Officially Endorse 5% of GDP Spending Target

Mexico

The United States and Mexico are discussing a quota system to reduce tariffs on the volume of U.S. imports of Mexican steel, Bloomberg reported June 24. 

United States, Mexico: U.S. Quota on Mexican Steel May Ease Costs but Uncertainty Remains

Bangladesh

Under a combined third and fourth review of Bangladesh's ongoing loan program, the International Monetary Fund's executive board approved the release of $1.3 billion, Bloomberg reported on June 24. 

Bangladesh: IMF To Release $1.3B After Third and Fourth Loan Review

Vietnam

Vietnam opened a trial against 41 defendants accused of embezzlement, bribery and abuse of power in a $45 million corruption case tied to infrastructure contracts, Channel News Asia reported on June 24.

Vietnam: Hanoi Tries 41, Including Former State Officials, in $45M Corruption Case

Singapore

Environment, Science & Technology

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong signed five agreements on legal cooperation, intellectual property, bond market access and digital, green and artificial intelligence collaboration during the latter's visit to Beijing, The Straits Times reported on June 24.

China, Singapore: New Agreements Reaffirm Ties Under Tariff Risks

Argentina

Argentina's economy grew 5.8% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2025, Reuters reported June 23.

Argentina: Challenges to Meet IMF Requirements to Persist Despite Strong Economic Recovery

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New Zealand

People are seen behind a New Zealand flag during a ceremony celebrating the anniversary of Anzac Day. 

Prime Minister Luxon's recent trip to China marked a high-stakes diplomatic mission aimed at both deepening economic ties with Beijing and signaling New Zealand's more assertive regional posture.

New Zealand's Pivot: Assertive Defense Meets Economic Dependence on China

France

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou speaks during a press conference at a hotel in Paris on June 24, 2025. 

The collapse of negotiations over potential changes to President Macron's controversial pensions reform will increase the risk of more no-confidence votes against the government, budgetary deadlock and another early election.

In France, the Collapse of Pension Reform Talks Risks Worsening Political Instability

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Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Israel

Ukraine

Russia

Israeli air defense systems are activated to intercept Iranian missiles over the Israeli city of Tel Aviv early on June 18, 2025. 

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: Israel-Iran Conflict Rages On, NATO Holds Annual Summit

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On Geopolitics

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei addresses the nation in a state television broadcast on June 18, 2025, in Tehran, Iran. 

While Israel's airstrikes appear aimed at destabilizing the country, they are alone unlikely to collapse the Islamic Republic, as Iranian leaders would probably make significant concessions to ensure the regime's survival rather than let it fall.

Assessing the Potential for Regime Change in Iran

U.S.-Iran Relations

Italy

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni speaks to media during the closing press conference of the G7 Summit in Fasano, Italy, on June 15, 2024. 

Italy is seeking to embed its Mattei Plan into EU policy to gain support for its immediate goals of energy security and migration control, but structural issues will likely limit Rome's long-term influence in Africa.

Italy Syncs Its Mattei Plan for Africa With EU Initiatives

Palestinian Territories

A group of armed Israeli soldiers stands in a narrow alley of the Old City of Hebron, West Bank, on May 31, 2025. 

While it will likely curb immediate terror threats, the crackdown will also fuel Palestinian grievances, increasing the risk of a larger uprising and internal Israeli government tensions.

To Thwart Militant Attacks, Israel Cracks Down on the West Bank

Canada

Australia

United Kingdom

Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles and British Defense Secretary John Healey sit together for the AUKUS Defense Ministers Meeting at Old Royal Naval College on Sept. 26, 2024, in London, England.

Despite growing U.S. skepticism, strong imperatives to counter China's maritime presence will likely lead Washington to see a revised version of the AUKUS defense pact through.

U.S. Review of AUKUS Pillar I Puts Pact on Shaky Ground

Brunei Darussalam

Cambodia

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

Philippines

Thailand

The Geopolitics of Trade

Global Trade

The impending full implementation of sweeping U.S. tariffs threatens to significantly disrupt export-driven ASEAN economies, which is driving countries to seek alternative trade partners.

The Geopolitics of Trade: U.S. Tariffs Give Impetus to ASEAN Trade Diversification

Belize

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Colombia

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Ecuador

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Guatemala

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Haiti

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Nicaragua

Panama

Paraguay

Peru

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Uruguay

Venezuela

(L-R) Colombian Foreign Minister Laura Sarabia, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Honduran Foreign Minister Eduardo Enrique Reina attend a plenary session of the China-CELAC ministerial meeting at the Great Hall of the People on May 13, 2025, in Beijing, China. 

Latin America and the Caribbean will welcome China's increased engagement, but strong ties to the West and China's economic slowdown will limit Beijing's influence in the region.

Despite Stronger Trade Ties, China's Influence in Latin America Will Remain Limited

Cargo shipping containers are seen stacked at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, California, on April 15, 2025. 

Regardless of any short-term concessions, the U.S. will likely eventually expand the scope of its technology restrictions against China, likely prompting Beijing to retaliate by once again restricting exports of rare earths or other critical raw materials.

U.S.-China Framework To Implement Trade Deal Will Only Temporarily Ease Tensions

U.S.-China Relations

Japan

Germany

An image shows a row of flags from the G7 members.

The June 15-17 summit will provide an opportunity for the bloc to discuss trade tensions and the war in Ukraine, but the meeting is more likely to expose transatlantic divisions over Trump's tariffs and reluctance to pressure Russia.

What To Expect From the First G7 Summit Following Trump's Return to the White House

Spain

A protester holds a sign reading "Pedro Sanchez, give us back the democracy" during a demonstration in Madrid against Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government on June 8, 2025.

Corruption scandals, opposition pressure and legislative gridlock are weakening the prime minister and his government, complicating planned reforms and defense spending hikes.

In Spain, Sanchez's Struggles Risk Rendering His Government Ineffective

Economics

SITUATION REPORTS

Afghanistan, China: Afghan Taliban Cancels Major Chinese Oil Extraction Deal

EU, U.S.: EU May Implement Tariffs on U.S. Goods, Even if Negotiators Reach a Trade Deal

Global: NATO Leaders Officially Endorse 5% of GDP Spending Target

United States, Mexico: U.S. Quota on Mexican Steel May Ease Costs but Uncertainty Remains

Bangladesh: IMF To Release $1.3B After Third and Fourth Loan Review

Vietnam: Hanoi Tries 41, Including Former State Officials, in $45M Corruption Case

China, Singapore: New Agreements Reaffirm Ties Under Tariff Risks

Argentina: Challenges to Meet IMF Requirements to Persist Despite Strong Economic Recovery

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