The Americas stretch from the Arctic Circle in Canada to the southern tip of Chile. This geographically, culturally and politically diverse region is home to the United States, a nation whose geography helped it become the foremost economic and military power in the world &mdash; an ascendance aided in part by bringing Mexico and Canada into its sphere of influence. Farther south, the nations of South America are like islands, separated by vast spaces of impenetrable mountains, rivers and jungles. Try though these countries may to integrate more closely, deeper ties such as those that characterize North America will prove elusive.

This geographically, culturally and politically diverse region is home to the United States, a nation whose geography helped it become the foremost economic and military power in the world

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Venezuela's Unraveling

Colombian Peace Process

Security Challenges in Latin America

Tracking U.S. Naval Power

The U.S. and the Balance of Power

The Importance of Mexico

North America Unrivaled

Commodities: A Cautionary Tale

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Service members of Ukraine's 13th Khartia Brigade load a Vampire drone with food and ammunition supplies to be delivered to the infantry at the frontline on March 7, 2025, in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine. 

Military & Security

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Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Ukraine's recent string of asymmetric attacks on Russian soil could make Moscow more flexible in negotiations, but it also risks diplomatic blowback that at least temporarily scuttles peace talks.

The Implications of Ukraine's Audacious Attacks on Russia

South Korea

Poland

Ukrainian, U.S. and Russian delegates meet for peace talks in Istanbul, Turkey, on May 16, 2025. 

A look at what the coming week will bring -- and a list of recommended RANE articles from the week that was.

The Weekly Rundown: Ukraine-Russia Talks, Mexico's First-Ever Judicial Elections

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Rwanda

M23 fighters are seen at the main border crossing between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda in Goma on March 1, 2025.

Mediation efforts from the Trump administration will likely see the two African countries ink a peace deal in the coming months, but implementation will prove challenging, sustaining the risk of a new military escalation in eastern Congo.

U.S. Mediation Brings Congo and Rwanda Closer to a Peace Deal

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A U.S. courthouse facade with columns in lower Manhattan, New York.

Economics

Global Trade

The court ruling nullifies most -- though not all -- of the Trump administration's tariffs, giving U.S. trading partners temporary breathing room in negotiations while the White House searches for alternative trade measures.

The White House's Tariff Ambitions Bend -- But Do Not Break -- Under the Weight of a Court Ruling

This map shows the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups and Amphibious Ready Groups.

U.S. Naval Update Map: May 29, 2025

Members of the National Association of Magistrates and District Judges hold a massive Mexican flag during a protest in Mexico City, Mexico, on Sept. 11, 2024, after Mexico's Senate approved controversial judicial reforms. 

The likely strong performance of candidates aligned with the ruling Morena party will undermine checks and balances and create regulatory uncertainty for businesses over the long term.

What's at Stake in Mexico's First-Ever Judicial Elections

Dunster House at Harvard University is seen on March 17, 2025, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. 

Environment, Science & Technology

The Trump administration's latest salvo against elite U.S. universities highlights a broader campaign that will have lasting implications for domestic scientific research, innovation and competitiveness.

The Implications of Trump's Pressure Campaign Against U.S. Universities

Malaysia

The ASEAN logo May 15 in front of the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Malaysia will host the first of the two annual summits of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on May 26.

The Weekly Rundown: Trans-Atlantic Trade Talks Intensify, Malaysia Hosts Two Summits

The U.S. Capitol building is seen on the evening of May 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. 

The bill could lead to higher U.S. yields by heightening concerns about large fiscal deficits and increasing debt levels, but it is unlikely to alone severely undermine investor confidence.

The Economic Upshot of U.S. Republicans' Budget Reconciliation Bill

U.S. Naval Update Map: May 22, 2025

Sitreps Drupal :: U.S.: Trump Threatens Apple With 25% Tariff on iPhone Imports

Global Elections

Preliminary results for Mexico's June 1 judicial elections began coming out on June 2, indicating that all nine newly elected members of the Supreme Court are individuals the ruling Morena party promoted ahead of the election, El Pais reported on June 3. 

Mexico: Judges Aligned With Ruling Party To Control Supreme Court

Vietnam

The United States submitted a lengthy list of "tough" demands to Vietnam in ongoing trade negotiations, including measures that would reduce Hanoi's ability to import industrial inputs from China, Reuters reported on June 3.

Vietnam, U.S.: Hanoi Faces Industrial Realignment Choices Amid Steep U.S. Demands

Jordan

Syria

Turkey

The U.S. envoy to Syria, Tom Barrack, said the United States had begun reducing its troop presence in Syria "from eight bases, to five, to three. We'll eventually go to one," the Financial Times reported on June 3. 

Syria, U.S.: U.S. Begins Troop Drawdown in Syria

The U.S. Trump administration asked other countries to finalize their best trade offers to the United States by June 4, Reuters reported on June 2, citing a draft letter to negotiating partners from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.

U.S.: Washington Pushes Countries To Submit Final Trade Offers by June 4

The president of the EU Chamber of Commerce in China said China was approving only a few rare earth export licenses, "far from being sufficient to prevent imminent production halts," The New York Times reported on June 2.

U.S., China: Rare Earth Export Curbs Start To Bite, Beijing Refutes U.S. Accusations

U.S.-China Relations

Iran

Iran will effectively reject the May 31 U.S. nuclear deal proposal, Reuters reported on June 2, citing a senior Iranian diplomat.

Iran, U.S.: Iran To Reject Latest U.S. Nuclear Deal Proposal

U.S.-Iran Relations

The Colombian government issued a decree raising the corporate withholding tax for various sectors, La Republica reported on May 29.

Colombia: Tax Increase Underscores Challenging Fiscal Situation, Unorthodox Policymaking

Americas

SITUATION REPORTS

Sitreps Drupal :: U.S.: Trump Threatens Apple With 25% Tariff on iPhone Imports

Mexico: Judges Aligned With Ruling Party To Control Supreme Court

Vietnam, U.S.: Hanoi Faces Industrial Realignment Choices Amid Steep U.S. Demands

Syria, U.S.: U.S. Begins Troop Drawdown in Syria

U.S.: Washington Pushes Countries To Submit Final Trade Offers by June 4

U.S., China: Rare Earth Export Curbs Start To Bite, Beijing Refutes U.S. Accusations

Iran, U.S.: Iran To Reject Latest U.S. Nuclear Deal Proposal

Colombia: Tax Increase Underscores Challenging Fiscal Situation, Unorthodox Policymaking

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