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Kazakhstan

Economics

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Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev concluded a visit to Brussels, Belgium, with a package of transport, aviation and minerals-related agreements, including $462 million in commercial transport and infrastructure deals, and a landmark Horizontal Aviation Agreement between Kazakhstan and the European Union, The Times of Central Asia reported on June 24.

Kazakhstan, EU: Tokayev Secures Transport and Aviation Deals in Brussels

United States

Iran

Military & Security

In a 50-48 vote, the U.S. Senate approved a war powers resolution expressing the body's desire to curb U.S. military operations against Iran or compel U.S. President Donald Trump to seek congressional backing for any resumption of military operations against Iran, AP reported on June 23.

U.S., Iran: U.S. Senate Approves War Powers Resolution

U.S.-Iran Relations

Peru

With 99.79% of the ballots counted, Peruvian right-wing presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori has secured enough votes to win the presidency, Reuters reported on June 23.

Peru: Fujimori Secures Enough Votes To Win Runoff Election

South Sudan

African Union envoy and former Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete said South Sudan appeared prepared for its planned Dec. 22 general election following a five-day visit to Juba, according to South Sudan's foreign ministry, Radio Tamazuj reported on June 23. 

South Sudan: African Union Backs Election Preparations, Despite Political and Logistical Challenges

Czech Republic

Poland

Slovakia

Hungary

Ukraine

Russia

Energy

The prime ministers of the Visegrad Group -- Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and the Czech Republic -- met for the first time in over two years near Budapest, hosted by Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar, AP reported on June 23.

Europe: Visegrad Group Revives With First Summit in Over Two Years

Cuba

The U.S. government imposed additional sanctions on five Cuban state-owned companies, AP reported on June 23.

U.S., Cuba: U.S. Government Imposes Additional Sanctions on Cuban State Companies

Afghanistan

A five-man Afghan Taliban delegation met with EU staff representing 15 member states in Brussels, Belgium, for closed-door talks on the logistics of repatriating Afghan migrants deported by European governments, AP reported on June 23.

Afghanistan, EU: Afghan Taliban, EU Meet in Brussels To Discuss Migrant Deportations

Romania

Romania's Parliament rejected the government proposed by Prime Minister-designate Adrian Vestea in a confidence vote, Romania Insider reported on June 22. 

Romania: Parliament Rejects Another Government, Prolonging Political Crisis

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EU: Regional Blocs

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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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Colombia

Venezuela

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Abelardo de la Espriella, who has since been declared president-elect, waves to supporters after casting his vote during the runoff election on June 21, 2026, in Barranquilla, Colombia. 

De la Espriella's administration will reverse many of the outgoing government's security, economic and social policies, restoring a hard-line anti-crime approach and deepening ties with the United States.

What de la Espriella's Victory Means for Colombia

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez speaks with journalists following a session at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding the Essequibo region in The Hague on May 11. 

Risk-tolerant investors stand to benefit from unprecedented regulatory changes and direct resource access, but face the risk of reforms being unwound by a future Venezuelan government.


Venezuela's Outlook and Implications for Strategic Sectors, 6 Months After Maduro's Capture

Snapshots

United Kingdom

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer poses with his wife Victoria at the door to 10 Downing Street after making a statement on his future outside 10 Downing Street on the morning of June 22, 2026, in London. 

While a swift leadership transition by mid-July could restore near-term political stability, investors will focus on whether Prime Minister Keir Starmer's successor will be able to successfully balance party unity with fiscal discipline.


Burnham Premiership Could Stabilize U.K. Politics, But Markets Remain Cautious

Botswana

Lesotho

Namibia

South Africa

Eswatini

Vessels at anchorage June 18 in Bandar Abbas, Iran, along the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding signed June 17 is highly likely to remain in effect over the coming week, and negotiations toward a final deal will begin.

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: U.S. and Iranian Talks, Colombia's Presidential Runoff

South Korea

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (left) and his wife disembark from the plane at Geneva Airport as they arrive to attend the G7 summit on June 16, 2026.

Lee's handling of the scandal and the resulting backlash could strengthen the conservative opposition and strain relations with the U.S. and Japan, but it could also facilitate closer ties with China.

Ballot Scandal Tests South Korean President Lee's Political, Foreign Policy Goals

Indonesia

The logo of Danantara Indonesia, the country's second sovereign wealth fund, is seen at its headquarters in Jakarta on March 31, 2026. 

Indonesia's new commodity oversight regime marks a major expansion of state control over strategic exports, but fiscal pressure, investor unease and street protests will likely push a softer monitoring model short of a full state takeover.

Managing Uncertainty Under Indonesia's Evolving Export Control Regime

India

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke (center) participates in a protest in Amritsar, India, on June 13, 2026.

Social Issues

While the Cockroach Janta Party has so far struggled to convert its online popularity into large street protests, worsening economic grievances among India's youth could catalyze the movement's growth.

Can India's Viral 'Cockroach' Party Mobilize a Gen Z Uprising?

Algeria

The Council of the National Assembly, Algeria's primary legislative body, is seen in Algiers.

Upcoming elections are unlikely to change the pro-president composition of Algeria's lower house, making significant policy change or reforms unlikely.

Algeria's Parliamentary Elections Will Yield Policy Continuity

France

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a meeting with leaders of the G7 Engagement Groups ahead of the upcoming G7 summit at the Elysee Palace in Paris on June 10, 2026. 

The Weekly Rundown: U.S.-Iran Talks Continue, France Hosts G7 Summit

Israel

U.S. President Donald Trump holds a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago club on Dec. 29, 2025, in Palm Beach, Florida. 

Israel-Hamas Conflict

Declining public approval and notable primary losses for traditional pro-Israel lawmakers suggest that a future U.S. Congress will increasingly push for military assistance to be conditioned.

U.S.-Israeli Ties Likely To Continue Cooling as Public Opinion Sours

A digital illustration of Europe.

Environment, Science & Technology

The EU's push to reduce its reliance on foreign technology suppliers risks angering both China and the U.S., while execution will be hindered by domestic industrial constraints and internal political divisions.

Key Takeaways From the EU's Tech Sovereignty Package

Turkey

The ousted chair of Turkey's opposition Republican People’s Party, Ozgur Ozel, addresses lawmakers during his party's group meeting in the Turkish parliament on June 2, 2026, in Ankara, Turkey. 

Turkey's main opposition party will struggle to gain traction amid legal battle and deepening internal divisions, freeing up the ruling party to consider returning to more unorthodox economic policies ahead of the 2028 election.

Turkey's Opposition Struggles To Stay United in the Face of Legal Strife

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SITUATION REPORTS

Kazakhstan, EU: Tokayev Secures Transport and Aviation Deals in Brussels

U.S., Iran: U.S. Senate Approves War Powers Resolution

Peru: Fujimori Secures Enough Votes To Win Runoff Election

South Sudan: African Union Backs Election Preparations, Despite Political and Logistical Challenges

Europe: Visegrad Group Revives With First Summit in Over Two Years

U.S., Cuba: U.S. Government Imposes Additional Sanctions on Cuban State Companies

Afghanistan, EU: Afghan Taliban, EU Meet in Brussels To Discuss Migrant Deportations

Romania: Parliament Rejects Another Government, Prolonging Political Crisis

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