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Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's proposal for an Easter pause in strikes on energy infrastructure, saying Russia had not seen a clearly formulated initiative, Reuters reported on March 31.

Russia, Ukraine: Kremlin Dismisses Energy Truce as Strikes Hit Oil Exports

Indonesia

Japan

Politics

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto agreed to deepen cooperation on energy supply chains, including liquefied natural gas and coal, alongside expanded economic and industrial collaboration during the latter's visit to Japan, Bloomberg reported on March 31.

Japan, Indonesia: Tokyo, Jakarta Deepen Energy, Industrial and Defense Ties

Somalia

The president of Somalia's South West state, Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, resigned from his position after federal government-aligned forces entered South West state's interim capital of Baidoa, Hiiraan Online reported on March 30.

Somalia: South West State President Resigns After Federal Troops Seize Baidoa

Iran

Israel

France

Italy

Italy denied landing rights at its Sigonella air base in Sicily to U.S. military aircraft involved in the war against Iran, Corriere della Sera reported on March 31, citing government sources.

Italy, France, Iran: European Countries Signal Reluctance To Support U.S.-Israeli Operations in Iran

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Rwanda

The Democratic Republic of the Congo's army launched a disarmament campaign targeting the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda, or FDLR, a militia partly composed of remnants of forces involved in the 1994 Rwandan genocide against the Tutsi, Reuters reported on March 30.

Congo: Army Launches Push To Disarm Rwanda-Linked FDLR Rebels

U.S. President Donald Trump told aides that he is willing to end the Iran conflict without completely reopening the Strait of Hormuz, in favor of prioritizing U.S. military goals to weaken Iran's navy and significantly reduce its missile arsenal, The Wall Street Journal reported on March 31, citing Trump administration officials.

U.S., Iran: Trump Expresses Willingness To End Iran War Without Fully Reopening Strait of Hormuz

Myanmar

Myanmar's Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing stepped down as commander in chief of the country's military and entered the presidential selection process, Reuters reported on March 30.

Myanmar: Junta Leader Resigns Command, Prepares for Presidency

Egypt

Saudi Arabia

Turkey

Pakistan

Pakistan hosted talks with various regional actors, including Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, as part of its efforts to broker a diplomatic settlement that ends the U.S. and Israel-Iran war, Reuters reported on March 29.

Middle East: Tit for Tat Attacks Escalate to Industrial Zones, Despite Regional Efforts To De-escalate

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Below are our latest and most relevant military analyses. 

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This photo, taken in Lima in November 2024, shows Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) and Peruvian President Dina Boluarte attending the inauguration ceremony for the Chinese-built and operated "megaport" in the small Peruvian town of Chancay.

Environment, Science & Technology

As Washington formalizes a new hemispheric doctrine centered on security and supply chain dominance, regional governments face mounting pressure to align their defense and economic policies with U.S. geopolitical interests.

How the U.S.'s Anti-China Strategy for Latin America Could Unfold

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The Geopolitics of Natural Resources

As competition for natural resources and critical raw materials intensifies, companies -- not just countries -- must be more mindful of risks in their physical supply chains.

The Geopolitics of Natural Resources: An Introduction

Yemen

Houthi loyalists chant slogans on March 27, 2026, in Sanaa, Yemen, as they participate in a protest staged to show support for Iran in its ongoing war against the United States and Israel.

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis will likely progressively expand their target set beyond Israel if the war intensifies, raising the risk of more economically disruptive attacks on regional shipping and energy infrastructure.

The Implications of the Houthis Joining the Iran War

Israel-Hamas Conflict

Social Issues

The second quarter will test global resilience as lingering conflicts and energy shocks converge to heighten economic uncertainty and geopolitical volatility.

2026 Second-Quarter Forecast: An Excerpt

Cuba

People on March 15 in Tehran, Iran, clean up rubble from a missile attack. The Iran war will almost certainly continue through the next week amid Israeli threats to escalate and expand strikes due to Iranian attacks targeting Israeli civilians and the U.S. deployment of additional military assets to the region.

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 Iran War Continues, a European Parliament Delegation Visits China

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How will the trajectory of China-U.S. trade conversations change in light of conflict in the Middle East?

The Decision Advantage: The Impact of the Iran War on the Asia-Pacific Region

Cars drive past a gas station in Ponte Leccia on the French Mediterranean island of Corsica on March 26, 2026. 

To address Iran-related energy disruptions, the European Union will likely opt for a patchwork of national relief measures, rather than a more comprehensive market intervention.

How the EU Is Responding to Its Latest Energy Crisis

Bahrain

Kuwait

Oman

Qatar

United Arab Emirates

The Burj Khalifa skyscraper (L) and the Burj al-Arab hotel (R) on March 11 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. With further Iranian provocation, several Gulf Cooperation Council states would be willing to join the war against Iran, but doing so would likely deepen Iran's targeting of their critical infrastructure, exacerbate the globally disruptive impacts of the war and potentially pull the GCC into a permanently hostile relationship with Iran.

Joining in could deepen Iran's targeting of GCC critical infrastructure, exacerbate the globally disruptive impacts of the war and pull the bloc into a permanently hostile relationship with Iran.

Will the Gulf States Join the Iran War, and What Would Happen if They Did?

The Geopolitics of Demographics

Geopolitics of Demographics

While far from deterministic, demographics plays a key role in influencing a country's domestic and international politics, as well as its economic and financial development.

The Geopolitics of Demographics: Politics and Economics

Lebanon

Syria

Photos of prominent Hezbollah leaders are seen at the site of a reported Israeli airstrike which killed 6 members of the same family, on March 19, 2026 in Baalbek, Lebanon.

The trajectory of the war will be increasingly defined by a clash of strategic objectives that makes a quick resolution of the conflict unlikely.


The Impact the Israel-Hezbollah War Will Have on Lebanon

Denmark

The European Parliament building in 2019 in Strasbourg, France. Parliament is set to hold a plenary vote March 26 on implementing the 2025 EU‑U.S. trade framework agreement.

The Weekly Rundown: A Vote on the EU‑U.S. Trade Framework, the Iran Conflict Continues

Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a meeting in Moscow on the global oil and gas market situation on March 9, 2026.

The current surge in demand for Russian oil will likely be short-lived, but weaker sanctions enforcement and higher energy prices could nonetheless buoy Moscow's capacity to fund its war in Ukraine.

In Twist of Fate, Russia Gets a Boost From Iran-Related Oil Shocks

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Russia, Ukraine: Kremlin Dismisses Energy Truce as Strikes Hit Oil Exports

Japan, Indonesia: Tokyo, Jakarta Deepen Energy, Industrial and Defense Ties

Somalia: South West State President Resigns After Federal Troops Seize Baidoa

Italy, France, Iran: European Countries Signal Reluctance To Support U.S.-Israeli Operations in Iran

Congo: Army Launches Push To Disarm Rwanda-Linked FDLR Rebels

U.S., Iran: Trump Expresses Willingness To End Iran War Without Fully Reopening Strait of Hormuz

Myanmar: Junta Leader Resigns Command, Prepares for Presidency

Middle East: Tit for Tat Attacks Escalate to Industrial Zones, Despite Regional Efforts To De-escalate

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