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In his July 16 address to the nation, U.S. President Donald Trump made dozens of references to alleged Chinese interference in the 2020 election, stating that China did not want him to win and that the U.S. deep state (the FBI, the CIA and White House staffers) colluded to keep Trump ignorant of China's malfeasance.

U.S., China: Despite Trump's Election Rhetoric, China Trade Summit To Proceed

U.S.-China Relations

Hong Kong SAR, China

The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control announced on July 17 that Executive Order 13936, issued by President Donald Trump on July 14, 2020, had expired.

U.S., Hong Kong: Washington Scales Back Policy That Treats Hong Kong Like China

Kenya

Military & Security

Sammy Waweru of the Democracy for the Citizens Party, or DCP, decisively won the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, delivering former Deputy President and DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua a significant political boost in the strategically important Mt. Kenya region ahead of the 2027 general election, Daily Nation reported on July 17.

Kenya: By-Election Underscores Intensifying Contest for Mt. Kenya

Nigeria

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria Olayemi Cardoso said the country's net foreign exchange reserves had risen from $3 billion to $40 billion since he took office in 2023, owing to economic and monetary reforms, adding that gross external reserves had reached close to $52 billion, BusinessDay reported on July 16.

Nigeria: Net Foreign Exchange Reserves Reach $40B, Central Bank Governor Says

Europe

Energy

Environment, Science & Technology

The European Commission on July 17 presented its Electrification Action Plan, setting a nonbinding target to double the share of electricity in the bloc's final energy consumption to 46%, alongside an Emissions Trading System review that slows mandated emissions cuts and extends free permits for industry, a press release shows.

EU: Commission Unveils 2040 Electrification Target, Softer Carbon Market Rules

United Kingdom

Andy Burnham was confirmed as leader of the United Kingdom's ruling Labour Party, positioning him to assume the office of prime minister after outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns on July 20, The Guardian reported on July 17.

U.K.: Burnham Set To Become Prime Minister as Soon as the Week of July 20

Israel

Israel's Knesset voted to dissolve itself on July 16, with the body now in recess until the next parliament is appointed after the scheduled election set for Oct. 27, The Times of Israel reported on July 17.

Israel: Election Season Begins as Knesset Dissolves

Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Maj. Gen. Ievhen Khmara, acting head of the Security Service of Ukraine, as interim defense minister after Mykhailo Fedorov's removal triggered rare wartime protests and the resignation of deputy air force commander Col. Pavlo Yelizarov, Interfax-Ukraine reported on July 16. 

Ukraine: Popular Defense Minister's Ouster Sparks Protests, Exposes Civilian-Military Rift

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Below are our latest and most relevant politics analyses.

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The Post-Apartheid Era Ends

Venezuela's Unraveling

The Saudi Survival Strategy

The Kurdish Struggle

Israel's Survival Strategy

Turkey's Resurgence

EU: Regional Blocs

Divided EU Foreign Policies

Brexit

Old Leaders in a New Africa

The U.S. and the Balance of Power

The Pulse of Political Islam

Broken Contracts in the Middle East

Russia's Internal Struggle

China in Transition

Southeast Asia: Burdened by Consensus

India's Own Worst Enemy

Pakistan: A Military With a Country

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Bangladesh

India

Then-Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrives for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on July 5, 2019.

The former leader's pledged return from exile risks triggering violent unrest and would likely do little to bolster her party's near-term political prospects, but it could eventually help ease tensions with India.

What Sheikh Hasina's Return Would Mean for Bangladesh's Political Future

Argentina

Bolivia

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Ecuador

Guyana

Peru

Venezuela

Pilgrims with flags from different countries gather at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 23, 2013, as they wait for the official opening of the Catholic Church's World Youth Day, which will be celebrated with a holy Mass. 

As many South American countries embrace right-leaning governments, their policies will increasingly align with those of the U.S. Trump administration, opening them to increased security cooperation, although economic integration remains unlikely.

What South America's Rightward Political Shift Means for U.S. Relations

The U.S. and Indian flags adorn the Eisenhower Executive Office Building of the White House in Washington, D.C., on June 20, 2023.

While the ban could prompt the U.S. to lower its proposed Section 301 tariff on India from 12.5% to 10%, unresolved concerns over manufacturing overcapacity will sustain the risk of broader, sector-specific tariffs.

India Imposes Forced Labor Import Ban to Reduce U.S. Tariff Exposure

Media

Iran

Podcasts

Which Sub-Saharan countries face the highest risk of protests and unrest in the coming months?

The Decision Advantage: The Outlook for Security in Sub-Saharan Africa

U.S.-Iran Relations

Albania

Montenegro

Moldova

A man checks the flags of EU countries in 2004. 

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Recent negotiations saw Montenegro and Albania pushed into advanced legislative alignment while Brussels expanded accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova.


The Progress, Prospects and Risks of EU Enlargement

Andy Burnham delivers a speech on June 29, 2026, in Manchester, England. 

As prime minister, Andy Burnham will likely maintain continuity on fiscal, foreign and defense policies within tight budget and market constraints, along with an incremental approach to EU relations.

Previewing Burnham's Premiership in the U.K.

Lebanon

Indonesia

Myanmar

Philippines

Singapore

Thailand

France

Russia

ASEAN leaders hold hands for a group photo during the opening ceremony of the 48th ASEAN summit in Cebu, central Philippines on May 8, 2026. 

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.-Iran Tensions Remain High, ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meet With Myanmar

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Germany

Spain

EU flags are displayed in the EU Council headquarters on July 9, 2026, in Brussels, Belgium.

While the European Union is unlikely to adopt the Spanish plan, it could drive an incremental expansion of common borrowing for strategic priorities like defense and industrial competitiveness.


Spain Broaches EU Taboo With Common Debt Proposal

A German flag flutters in front of the Reichstag building in Berlin, Germany. 

Global Trade

The package of reforms aims to revive productivity and lift Europe's largest economy out of its multi-year slump, though the package's limited nature and global trade headwinds will limit the impact in the medium term.


Germany's Labor-Market Reforms Could Lead to Modest Economic Improvements

Journalists surround French far-right National Rally leader Marine Le Pen (center) as she arrives with National Rally president Jordan Bardella (third from right) for a campaign rally in La Fleche, France, on July 8, 2026.

With the launch of Le Pen's campaign, the National Rally appears set to win France's 2027 presidential election, signaling a coming policy shift toward EU confrontation and weaker NATO integration, though various constraints would temper implementation.

As Le Pen Returns to the Race, What Would a Far-Right Presidency Look Like in France?

North Macedonia

Serbia

Croatia

Slovenia

Kosovo

Protestors hold national flags as they gather outside Albania's prime minister's office to oppose the construction of luxury resorts, in Tirana on June 25.

Social Issues

Driven by grievances like corruption and declining public trust, protests in the Western Balkans have evolved into deep challenges to ruling elites.


The Implications of Serbia and Albania's Massive Protest Waves

The NATO headquarters is seen in Brussels, Belgium.

The Weekly Rundown: Turkey Hosts NATO Summit, Iran Buries Slain Supreme Leader

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SITUATION REPORTS

U.S., China: Despite Trump's Election Rhetoric, China Trade Summit To Proceed

U.S., Hong Kong: Washington Scales Back Policy That Treats Hong Kong Like China

Kenya: By-Election Underscores Intensifying Contest for Mt. Kenya

Nigeria: Net Foreign Exchange Reserves Reach $40B, Central Bank Governor Says

EU: Commission Unveils 2040 Electrification Target, Softer Carbon Market Rules

U.K.: Burnham Set To Become Prime Minister as Soon as the Week of July 20

Israel: Election Season Begins as Knesset Dissolves

Ukraine: Popular Defense Minister's Ouster Sparks Protests, Exposes Civilian-Military Rift

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