Mali

Algeria

Morocco

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Clashes erupted on July 25 between the Malian army, supported by Russian Africa Corps mercenaries, and Tuareg rebel groups in the northern Kidal region, Jeune Afrique reported on July 26.

Mali: Security Forces Clash With Tuareg Rebels Near Algerian Border

France

Economics

A series of coordinated arson attacks on France's railway infrastructure led authorities to delay, reroute or stop several trains on July 26, just hours before the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Reuters reported the same day.

France: Coordinated Arson Attacks Disrupt Train Services Ahead of Olympics Opening Ceremony

Sub-Saharan Africa

United States

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated the United States' commitment to renewing and updating the African Growth and Opportunity Act, or AGOA, at the Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum, Independent Online reported on July 25.

U.S., Africa: Biden Reiterates Commitment To Renewing AGOA Trade Pact

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's Election Commission announced that the country will hold presidential elections on Sept. 21, with nominations for the election due on Aug. 15, Reuters reported July 26. 

Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka to Hold Presidential Elections on Sept. 21

Tunisia

Tunisian President Kais Saied signed a presidential pardon for over 1,700 individuals detained for their critical social media posts about the government, The National reported on July 26.

Tunisia: Saied Pardons Social Media Critics

Brunei Darussalam

Cambodia

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

Myanmar

Philippines

Singapore

Thailand

Vietnam

Foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) began their annual meeting on July 25 in Vientiane, Laos, Nikkei Asia has reported.

ASEAN: Foreign Ministers Meet in Laos for Annual Summit

Kenya

Kenyan President William Ruto unveiled his new Cabinet, granting four high-ranking cadres of the opposition Orange Democratic Movement, or ODM, key ministerial portfolios, Nation reported on July 24.

Kenya: Ruto Names Opposition Figures for Key Portfolios in New Cabinet

Mexico

U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar said on July 23 that the number of migrants arrested for illegally crossing into the United States from Mexico dropped to around 1,500 on July 22, the lowest daily figure since 2018, La Jornada reported on July 24.

U.S., Mexico: Migrant Arrests at U.S.-Mexico Border Drop to Lowest Level in Six Years

The world is connected, but even the broadest topics deserve an individual look. Below are our latest and most relevant politics analyses.

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

Assessments

Syria

Turkey

Turkish and Syrian flags wave above Syria's al-Salameh border crossing with Turkey on Aug. 27, 2023. 

The two countries will take steps to restore their diplomatic and economic ties, but competing security imperatives will make full-scale normalization difficult. 

Evaluating the Prospects of Turkey-Syria Normalization

South Africa

Photograph of the Union Buildings in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa, at night. 

The government will likely face intra-coalition challenges and strong pushback from trade unions, but early signs of compromise from both the DA and ANC suggest it could successfully pass several structural reforms in the coming years.

The Challenges Facing South Africa's New Coalition Government 

Media

Podcasts

How would various U.S. election scenarios play out on a global scale?

Applied Geopolitics: Understanding U.S. Elections in the Context of Larger Geopolitical Trends

Global Elections

The main dome of the Malaysian prime minister's office in Putrajaya is seen on June 4, 2024. 

A bigger parliamentary majority will enhance the government's staying power, freeing it to more avidly pursue its plans to attract foreign investment, among other policy initiatives.

Political Stability Will Help Malaysia Hit Its Economic and Foreign Policy Goals

Venezuela

Iran

Israel

Palestinian Territories

Saudi Arabia

China

Ukraine

Russia

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a press conference at the 75th NATO Summit in Washington, D.C., on July 11, 2024. 

Israel-Hamas Conflict

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Biden's exit from the U.S. presidential race will free him to pursue more aggressive action against Russia over Ukraine and increase pressure on Israel to end its war with Hamas. 

What To Expect from Biden's Foreign Policy Farewell Tour

U.S.-China Relations

U.S.-Iran Relations

A member of Venezuela’s national guard walks past the information center of the country’s National Electoral Council (CNE) in Caracas on July 16, 2024, ahead of the upcoming presidential election.

Energy

Maduro will likely win another term in an election widely seen as a sham, increasing the risk of economically damaging U.S. sanctions that could drive more Venezuelans to leave the country.

Previewing Venezuela's Presidential Election

Snapshots

U.S. President Joe Biden on Nov. 1, 2023, in Washington.

U.S. President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race and endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris make her the likely Democratic candidate. While any Democratic president would face significant obstacles in enacting policy due to legislative and judicial constraints, foreign policy positions would remain largely aligned with Biden's, particularly on China, Russia and NATO. 

What Biden's Withdrawal Means for the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election

India

Parc des Champions on July 4, 2024, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower at the Trocadero in Paris.

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 Paris Olympics, Netanyahu Addresses Congress

A man in Hanoi, Vietnam, reads a news article on the death of the country’s top leader, Nguyen Phu Trong, on his phone on July 19, 2024.

The death of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong will likely see the country's security-minded president permanently take over the role, portending a less effective business climate and strained Vietnam-U.S. trade ties. 

What To Expect Following the Death of Vietnam's Top Leader 

How will new party dynamics affect the ruling party's strategy? 

Essential Geopolitics: India's Post-Election Government

Turkish lira bills over a financial chart background.

Turkey will likely maintain its orthodox economic strategy for the next few years, but government priorities may shift as the 2028 general election approaches.

Will Political Imperatives Reverse Turkey's Tighter Monetary Policy?

French President Emmanuel Macron (center, in foreground) and French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal review the troops during the Bastille Day military parade in Paris, France, on July 14, 2024.

A caretaker administration will guarantee the functioning of the state while complex government formation talks take place, but the appointment of a political government able to enact necessary fiscal measures will remain elusive.

The Powers and Limits of France's New Caretaker Government 

Politics

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Mali: Security Forces Clash With Tuareg Rebels Near Algerian Border

France: Coordinated Arson Attacks Disrupt Train Services Ahead of Olympics Opening Ceremony

U.S., Africa: Biden Reiterates Commitment To Renewing AGOA Trade Pact

Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka to Hold Presidential Elections on Sept. 21

Tunisia: Saied Pardons Social Media Critics

ASEAN: Foreign Ministers Meet in Laos for Annual Summit

Kenya: Ruto Names Opposition Figures for Key Portfolios in New Cabinet

U.S., Mexico: Migrant Arrests at U.S.-Mexico Border Drop to Lowest Level in Six Years

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