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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese established an Office of AI within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and unveiled a national framework for regulating artificial intelligence, with the intention of introducing implementation legislation in early 2027, the Australian Financial Review reported on July 15.

Australia: Canberra Moves To Centralize AI Governance, Regulate Data Centers

Italy

Italy's Chamber of Deputies rejected by a single vote, 188 to 187, an amendment backed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy party to reintroduce preference votes into the coalition's electoral reform, with around 30 coalition lawmakers apparently voting against in a secret ballot requested by the opposition, Il Sole 24 Ore reported on July 14.

Italy: Meloni's Electoral Reform Suffers Setback With One-Vote Amendment Defeat

Nigeria

Military & Security

Nigeria's House of Representatives withdrew its earlier approval of a constitutional amendment bill aiming to establish state police across Nigeria's 36 states and approved in second reading a separate executive bill from Nigerian President Bola Tinubu with similar objectives, Premium Times reported on July 14.

Nigeria: Lawmakers Withdraw State Police Bill, Press Ahead With New Tinubu-Backed Bill

Israel

On July 15, the Israeli Supreme Court froze the implementation of a law passed on July 14 that banned the arrest of ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers and suspended criminal proceedings against those already arrested until January 2027, The Times of Israel reported the same day.

Israel: Supreme Court Freezes Ultra-Orthodox Draft Exemption Law After Passage

Europe

Ukraine

Russia

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Dozens of heads of state and government met in Paris, France, on July 13 for a "coalition of the willing" summit in support of Ukraine, where participants announced an anti-ballistic missile coalition, Reuters reported the same day.

Ukraine, Europe: Paris Summit Deepens Kyiv's Long-Term Defense Ties With Europe

China

North Korea

South Korea

The fourth-ranking official on China's Politburo Standing Committee, Wang Huning, will lead a Chinese Communist Party and government delegation to North Korea for an "official goodwill visit" from July 15-17, the South China Morning Post reported on July 14. 

China, North Korea: Wang Goes to Pyongyang, Marking Third Major Visit in Three Months

United States

Venezuela

Economics

Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez appointed on July 13 the country's ambassador to the United States, Felix Plasencia, as the head of the newly merged Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, El Pais reported on July 14.

Venezuela, U.S.: Venezuela Appoints U.S. Ambassador To Head Foreign and Trade Ministry

Sudan

The United States is making progress in securing an agreement for a 90-day ceasefire between the Sudanese Armed Forces, or SAF, and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, or RSF, followed by political negotiations, even though both sides are still seeking amendments to U.S. proposals, Ayin Network reported on July 13 based on conversations with unnamed diplomatic sources.

Sudan: U.S. Proposal for 90-Day Ceasefire Makes Progress, but SAF-RSF Disagreements Persist

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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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India

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. 

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

United Kingdom

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

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

Kenya

Protesters march outside Parliament to honor victims of the June 25, 2024, protest on June 25, 2026, in Nairobi, Kenya.

Despite declining public approval, President William Ruto remains well-positioned to leverage state resources and exploit opposition divisions to secure his standing ahead of next year's general election.


Kenyan Opposition Struggles To Unite Against Ruto Ahead of 2027 Elections

Columns

On Geopolitics

Chinese President Xi Jinping (center) and Premier Li Qiang attend a plenary session of China's National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People on March 9, 2026, in Beijing, China.

Beijing will prioritize employment and social stability over rapid economic growth in the coming years, pressuring businesses to boost hiring and expand benefits amid demographic pressures, rising youth unemployment and AI-related job disruptions.

China Plans To Stabilize Employment in an Age of Change

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SITUATION REPORTS

Australia: Canberra Moves To Centralize AI Governance, Regulate Data Centers

Italy: Meloni's Electoral Reform Suffers Setback With One-Vote Amendment Defeat

Nigeria: Lawmakers Withdraw State Police Bill, Press Ahead With New Tinubu-Backed Bill

Israel: Supreme Court Freezes Ultra-Orthodox Draft Exemption Law After Passage

Ukraine, Europe: Paris Summit Deepens Kyiv's Long-Term Defense Ties With Europe

China, North Korea: Wang Goes to Pyongyang, Marking Third Major Visit in Three Months

Venezuela, U.S.: Venezuela Appoints U.S. Ambassador To Head Foreign and Trade Ministry

Sudan: U.S. Proposal for 90-Day Ceasefire Makes Progress, but SAF-RSF Disagreements Persist

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