Israel

Palestinian Territories

Israel-Hamas Conflict

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The Palestinian militant group Hamas is set to announce on July 30 that it will lay down its heavy arms and put them in storage in exchange for Israel's withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, local media in Gaza reported the same day.

Israel, Gaza: Hamas Announces Conditional Disarmament, Pressuring Israel To Form a Postwar Plan

United States

Iran

Jordan

Overnight on July 28-29, Iran launched several ballistic missiles at U.S. military installations in Jordan, all of which were intercepted, after U.S. and Saudi aircraft jointly struck multiple logistics and weapons sites used by Iran-backed militias across eastern Iraq, Reuters reported the same day.

Iran, U.S.: Renewed Strikes End Two-Day Pause in Direct Fighting

U.S.-Iran Relations

Poland

Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk met in Lublin, Poland, and discussed anti-missile defense cooperation, Polish investment in Ukraine, support for Ukrainians living in Poland and the bilateral historical dialogue, Dzerkalo Tyzhnia reported on July 29, citing statements by both leaders.

Ukraine, Poland: Zelensky-Tusk Meeting Will Stabilize Ties but Not Resolve Rift

Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Constitutional Court of the Democratic Republic of the Congo validated a law establishing the framework for a potential referendum on constitutional reforms, removing a legal obstacle to President Felix Tshisekedi's administration pursuing changes to the country's constitutional framework, Jeune Afrique reported on July 28.

Congo: Constitutional Court Validates Referendum Law, Fueling Debate Over Term Limits

Uganda

Uganda's Nation Media Group, which owns the Daily Monitor, NTV Uganda, KFM and Dembe FM, resumed operations on July 28 after nearly a month-long shutdown ordered by army chief Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of President Yoweri Museveni, Reuters reported on July 28.

Uganda: Media Group Resumes Operations Following Government-Ordered Closure

Kenya

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party is demanding that Kenyan President William Ruto select his running mate from within ODM in exchange for supporting his reelection bid in August 2027, with ODM figures backing either Cooperatives Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya or Mining Secretary Ali Joho Hassan for the role, Nation reported July 29.

Kenya: ODM Pressing Ruto for Running Mate Position as DP Kindiki Faces Mounting Pressure

Papua New Guinea

Taiwan

Energy

A senior Taiwan foreign ministry official announced on July 29 that the state-owned CPC Corp had halted spot market purchases of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Papua New Guinea, the Taipei Times reported. 

Taiwan, Papua New Guinea: Taipei Halts LNG Purchases Over Trade Office Row

Cambodia

Thailand

A Thai soldier lost his left foot and suffered shrapnel wounds after stepping on an antipersonnel mine during a technical survey in Sa Kaeo province, marking the 13th time a Thai soldier has lost a limb to a landmine since the border conflict with Cambodia began in 2025, the Bangkok Post reported on July 29.

Thailand, Cambodia: Thai Army Responds Mildly to Latest Landmine Incident

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

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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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France

Spain

Firefighters spray water along the edge of a forest during a wildfire in southwestern France on July 25, 2026. 

Environment, Science & Technology

While unlikely to be electorally decisive in either country, the crisis will heighten scrutiny of both governments' crisis management and elevate climate adaptation, emergency preparedness and civil protection as key national and EU policy priorities.

The Political and Security Impact of the Wildfires in France and Spain

Damaged structures are seen at the site of a U.S.-Saudi strike against Iran-backed militias in Bartalla, northern Iraq, on July 29, 2026. 

As the conflict picks back up, Trump must decide whether to offer Iran major concessions, which would alienate hawkish Republicans at home, or escalate military operations at the risk of reigniting a broader regional war.

Trump Once Again Weighs His Options Against Iran

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Malaysia

Myanmar

Philippines

Singapore

Vietnam

Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro (center) and other leaders leave after a group photo session on the sidelines of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila on July 24, 2026.

The meetings in Manila produced talks but no immediate collective action on critical regional issues like the Iran war's energy shock, intensifying South China Sea tensions and the Myanmar civil war.

ASEAN Meetings Make Little Headway on Pressing Energy and Security Issues

Iraq

U.S. President Donald Trump (right) speaks during a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi (2nd-L) in the Oval Office of the White House on July 14, 2026.

Economics

While the Iraqi prime minister's visit to the White House yielded some deals, implementation constraints will likely eventually lead to renewed U.S. economic pressure, further straining Baghdad's finances.

New U.S. Agreements Unlikely to Ease Iraq's Economic Woes

Chile

Chilean lawmakers in Congress celebrate at the end of the voting session on the economic reform bill on July 21, 2026.

Chile is poised to soon enact one of its broadest economic reform packages in decades, which will likely boost investor confidence and regulatory certainty, but at the expense of rising fiscal pressures.

What To Expect as Chile Prepares to Enact Sweeping Economic Reform Bill

Supporters of the far-right Vox party wave flags and shout slogans during a protest against Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Madrid, on June 13, 2025.

Social Issues

Strict constitutional restrictions and EU institutional oversight would significantly constrain a future right-wing government's ability to implement sweeping institutional changes.

What the Far-Right Vox Entering Government Would Mean for Spain's Security and Society

Peru

United Kingdom

Russia

A couple rides past Iranian-made Zolfaghar missiles displayed at Azadi Square in Tehran on July 24.

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: A Likely U.S. Escalation in Iran, Zelensky Travels to Washington

Turkey

Demonstrators yell through a megaphone and hold a framed portrait of the ousted Republican People's Party (CHP) chairman, Ogur Ozel, during an opposition rally in Izmir, Turkey, on May 24, 2026. 

The split could reduce the opposition's competitiveness in the 2028 general elections and further embolden Erdogan to pursue another term via constitutional or electoral mechanisms.

Turkey's Main Opposition Party Splits, Casting Uncertainty Over Efforts to Oust Erdogan

Saudi Arabia

Yemen

Yemeni protesters take part in a demonstration held to send a message of defiance against the continued siege and any military escalation involving Saudi forces against Houthi-controlled northern Yemen on July 17. 

Forced to bypass the disrupted Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia's increased reliance on alternative routes leaves its critical oil shipments vulnerable to Houthi attacks.


Yemen's Houthis Threaten Saudi Oil Exports With Red Sea Blockade

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. 

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

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.

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

Germany

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

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SITUATION REPORTS

Israel, Gaza: Hamas Announces Conditional Disarmament, Pressuring Israel To Form a Postwar Plan

Iran, U.S.: Renewed Strikes End Two-Day Pause in Direct Fighting

Ukraine, Poland: Zelensky-Tusk Meeting Will Stabilize Ties but Not Resolve Rift

Congo: Constitutional Court Validates Referendum Law, Fueling Debate Over Term Limits

Uganda: Media Group Resumes Operations Following Government-Ordered Closure

Kenya: ODM Pressing Ruto for Running Mate Position as DP Kindiki Faces Mounting Pressure

Taiwan, Papua New Guinea: Taipei Halts LNG Purchases Over Trade Office Row

Thailand, Cambodia: Thai Army Responds Mildly to Latest Landmine Incident

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