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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Antigua and Barbuda

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Canada

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Jamaica

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

Crossing Borders

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Israel

Palestinian Territories

People wave flags and cheer as a helicopter with Israeli hostages released earlier by Hamas lands at a medical center on Nov. 26, 2023, in Petah Tikva, Israel.

Military & Security

Politics

Fighting in Gaza will likely resume once Hamas runs out of hostages to exchange, which could see Israel-U.S. ties fray if the former doesn't heed the latter's calls to minimize civilian casualties.

How Much Longer Will Israel and Hamas Keep Extending Their Truce?

Assessments

United Arab Emirates

China

Europe

Russia

COP28 President-Designate and the UAE's Special Envoy for Climate Change, Sultan al-Jaber (front row, fourth from left) -- poses for a group photo along with U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and other participants in the Petersberg Climate Dialogue on May 3, 2023, in Berlin, Germany.

Energy

Environment, Science & Technology

This year's U.N. conference will highlight disparities between the developed and developing world on climate ambitions, as well as individual countries' differing priorities.

What To Watch For at the COP28 Climate Summit

Hong Kong SAR, China

Chinese and Hong Kong flags are strung between buildings to mark the 26th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China on June 27, 2023, in Hong Kong.

Social Issues

The territory will continue down the path of political and economic integration into China, complicating business operations in the region.

Hong Kong District Elections Herald Political and Economic Changes to Come

U.S.-China Relations

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

U.S. Naval Update Map: Nov. 23, 2023

United Kingdom

Portugal

Spain

People visit the 1627 Pilgrim Village at "Plimoth Plantation," where role-players portray pilgrims seven years after the arrival of the Mayflower, in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Economics

On Thanksgiving, the United States celebrates the Plymouth Colony. However, few know that New England's colonization was a response to major geopolitical pressures -- particularly England's struggle against the Spanish both on the Continent and in the New World.

Thanksgiving and Puritan Geopolitics in the Americas

Argentine President-elect Javier Milei (center) speaks to supporters, accompanied by his running mate Victoria Villarruel (left) and his girlfriend Fatima Florez (right) in Buenos Aires, Argentina, after winning the presidential runoff on Nov. 19, 2023. 

Milei will struggle to enact his pledged structural reforms, like dollarization, due to a lack of support in Congress, which will likely see him instead pursue unpopular spending cuts that could destabilize his new government.

Argentina Has Elected a Libertarian President. What Now? 

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Taiwan

Netherlands

The presidential candidate for the Union por la Patria party, Sergio Massa (R), speaks next to the presidential candidate for the La Libertad Avanza party, Javier Milei, on Nov. 12, 2023, during a presidential debate in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Argentina will hold the second round of its presidential election Nov. 19.

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

The Weekly Rundown: Argentina's Presidential Runoff, the Registration Deadline for the Taiwanese Presidential Race

Indonesia

U.S. President Joe Biden meets with Indonesian President Joko Widodo in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 13, 2023.

The U.S. and Indonesia are bolstering critical mineral trade and defense cooperation, but this will run up against U.S. concerns about the Indonesian nickel sector's ESG standards, as well as Jakarta's desire to maintain ties with China.

The Promise of, and Limits to, Upgraded U.S.-Indonesia Ties

U.S. President Joe Biden walks with Chinese President Xi Jinping as they meet on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Woodside, California, on Nov. 15, 2023.

The two presidents reached modest deals during their Nov. 15 meeting, but conflicting strategic visions will impede not only the implementation of these agreements but also long-term efforts to ease U.S.-China competition.

Pageantry vs. Progress: Reviewing the Biden-Xi Meeting 

Argentine presidential candidates Javier Milei (left) and Sergio Massa taking part in a debate in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Nov. 12, 2023.

Argentina will continue to face high inflation and deteriorating living conditions regardless of who wins the Nov. 19 vote, but a victory by libertarian candidate Javier Milei would see greater volatility.

Previewing Argentina's Presidential Runoff

Panama's Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the National Assembly's approval of a contract with Canadian mining firm First Quantum Minerals Ltd. in October was unconstitutional, Reuters reported on Nov 28.

Panama: High Court Rules Mining Contract Unconstitutional, Cobre Panama Mine Closes

Peru's Attorney General Patricia Benavides submitted a "constitutional complaint" to Congress alleging that President Dina Boluarte is responsible for the qualified homicide of four Peruvians who were killed by the country's security forces following massive protests against former President Pedro Castillo's ouster in December 2022, Reuters reported on Nov. 27.

Peru: Attorney General's Constitutional Complaint Creates Political Turmoil in Peru

China and Uruguay agreed to upgrade their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership following Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou's state visit to China, Reuters reported on Nov. 22. 

Uruguay, China: Countries Upgrade Ties Amid Discussions of FTA, Broader Mercosur Deal

India

An Indian foreign ministry official said the country has resumed electronic visa services for Canadian nationals after suspending them amid the India-Canada diplomatic spat, AP reported on Nov. 22.

India, Canada, U.S.: As India-Canada Tensions Ease, Reports Emerge of India's Covert Overseas Activity

Iran

Iraq

U.S. forces struck Iran-linked militia targets in Iraq on Nov. 20 and 21, killing at least nine militants, in response to two ballistic missile attacks that targeted U.S. forces at al-Asad air base in western Iraq, AP reported on Nov. 21. 

Iraq: U.S. Strikes in Iraq Kill Iran-Backed Militants

Argentina's President-elect Javier Milei said his government will cut spending by 15% of the country's gross domestic product in 2024, with the goal of reducing the fiscal deficit to zero that year, Clarin reported on Nov. 21.

Argentina: President-Elect Promises Unprecedented Spending Cuts

Australia

Japan

Philippines

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that his country and the United States began joint maritime and air patrols on Nov. 21, Channel News Asia reported the same day.

Philippines, U.S.: Washington and Manila Start Joint Naval and Air Patrols in the South China Sea 

Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to Kyiv, Ukraine, to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and the commander of Ukraine's armed forces, Valery Zaluzhny, AP reported on Nov. 20.

Ukraine, U.S.: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Makes Unannounced Visit to Kyiv

Americas

SITUATION REPORTS

Panama: High Court Rules Mining Contract Unconstitutional, Cobre Panama Mine Closes

Peru: Attorney General's Constitutional Complaint Creates Political Turmoil in Peru

Uruguay, China: Countries Upgrade Ties Amid Discussions of FTA, Broader Mercosur Deal

India, Canada, U.S.: As India-Canada Tensions Ease, Reports Emerge of India's Covert Overseas Activity

Iraq: U.S. Strikes in Iraq Kill Iran-Backed Militants

Argentina: President-Elect Promises Unprecedented Spending Cuts

Philippines, U.S.: Washington and Manila Start Joint Naval and Air Patrols in the South China Sea

Ukraine, U.S.: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Makes Unannounced Visit to Kyiv

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