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Iran

Israel

Lebanon

Military & Security

Politics

The Lebanese Armed Forces began deploying to Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh in southern Lebanon on July 21 following Israel's withdrawal from the town as part of a U.S.-brokered "pilot zone program," Axios reported the same day.

Lebanon: U.S.-Brokered Deal Yields Partial Israeli Withdrawal From Southern Lebanon

Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Maj. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi would replace Lt. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, Interfax-Ukraine reported on July 21.

Ukraine: Zelensky Replaces Syrskyi With Drapatyi, Offers Fedorov Technology Role

Germany

Azerbaijan

Economics

Energy

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz signed a joint declaration establishing a strategic bilateral agenda and a separate agreement creating an Azerbaijan-Germany Business Council in Berlin, AZERTAC reported on July 21. 

Azerbaijan, Germany: Strategic Agenda Will Deepen Energy and Transit Ties

India

Addressing a parliamentary meeting of lawmakers from the country's ruling coalition, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a "foolproof" public examination system and said authorities have taken "strict steps" to prevent future exam leaks, according to the parliamentary affairs minister, The Indian Express reported on July 21.

India: Modi Calls for Testing System Reform as Protesters Pledge Further Demonstrations

Cuba

The U.S. State Department issued a 100-page report on July 20 linking Cuba to various protests in the United States over the past decades, including demonstrations connected to the Black Panther Party (1966-82), unrest related to the murder of George Floyd in 2020, and current protests by antifa groups and those opposing Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests.

U.S, Cuba: State Department Links Cuba to Far-Left Extremism

Indonesia

Indonesia is provisionally reducing the budget for President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free school meals program to $12.8 billion, marking the second budget cut since the program's initial $18.7 billion allocation, with further cuts still possible, Reuters reported on July 21. 

Indonesia: Free Meals Cut Highlights Fiscal Tightness, Limits of Spending Agenda

Turkey

Ozgur Ozel, the ousted leader of Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party, or CHP, announced that he was resigning from the party and would form a new one after weeks of internal disputes, Reuters reported on July 21.

Turkey: Ousted Opposition Leader Resigns, Set To Form New Political Party

Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni met with Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, as regional negotiators have expanded their efforts to reach a temporary truce to de-escalate the U.S.-Iran conflict, AP reported on July 21.

U.S., Iran: Mediation Efforts Continue as U.S.-Iran Exchange Attacks

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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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China

A decorative plate featuring an image of Chinese President Xi Jinping is seen behind a statue of late communist leader Mao Zedong at a souvenir store next to Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China, on Feb. 27, 2018. 

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Social Issues

China will remain a geopolitical enigma to the West as Beijing turns inward to insulate the CCP from the influence of external powers, an exercise that history suggests will threaten national prosperity and regime stability.

The Modern Geopolitics of China

U.S.-China Relations

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Russia

People gather for a second consecutive day of protests in central Kyiv, Ukraine, on July 17, 2026, following the controversial dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Zelensky's potentially imminent decision to dismiss the army chief under mounting public pressure would weaken his authority, while prolonged turmoil could further strain Ukraine's war effort.

Defense Minister's Ouster Plunges Ukraine Into Biggest Wartime Political Crisis Yet

France

Spain

Italy

A 20 euro note.

The European Union is likely to advance banking reforms in 2027 that reduce internal barriers to cross-border banking, boosting its financial competitiveness by freeing up funds tied up in savings, but will stop short of significantly greater fiscal and financial risk sharing.

Brussels Seeks To Boost the EU Banking Sector's Competitiveness

Vietnam

A large container ship is seen docked at a port. 

Though interim measures or narrower agreements are plausible, Vietnam's dependence on Chinese inputs will likely prevent a comprehensive agreement, potentially exposing it to stricter U.S. scrutiny and new tariffs.

Vietnam's Reliance on Chinese Imports Complicates U.S. Trade Talks

Myanmar

Philippines

United Kingdom

People pass a large banner depicting U.S. President Donald Trump with a target on his head during funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leade, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on July 5 in Tehran, Iran.

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 Conflict Escalates, ASEAN and Major Power Foreign Ministers Meet

Bangladesh

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

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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

Albania

Montenegro

Moldova

A man checks the flags of EU countries in 2004. 

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.

Singapore

Thailand

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. 

The Weekly Rundown: U.S.-Iran Tensions Remain High, ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meet With Myanmar

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SITUATION REPORTS

Lebanon: U.S.-Brokered Deal Yields Partial Israeli Withdrawal From Southern Lebanon

Ukraine: Zelensky Replaces Syrskyi With Drapatyi, Offers Fedorov Technology Role

Azerbaijan, Germany: Strategic Agenda Will Deepen Energy and Transit Ties

India: Modi Calls for Testing System Reform as Protesters Pledge Further Demonstrations

U.S, Cuba: State Department Links Cuba to Far-Left Extremism

Indonesia: Free Meals Cut Highlights Fiscal Tightness, Limits of Spending Agenda

Turkey: Ousted Opposition Leader Resigns, Set To Form New Political Party

U.S., Iran: Mediation Efforts Continue as U.S.-Iran Exchange Attacks

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