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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Canadian flags are seen outside a building in Ottawa. 

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Politics

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

The Weekly Rundown: Canada's Ruling Liberals Pick a New Leader, India and the EU Hold Trade Talks 

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How might U.S. President Donald Trump's economic policy affect emerging and developing markets?

Essential Geopolitics: The Outlook for Emerging Markets

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Russia-Ukraine Conflict

The White House believes that restoring ties with Moscow will help it negotiate a ceasefire in Ukraine and, more importantly, undermine Russia-China relations in the long run. But numerous potential pitfalls mean this approach is unlikely to pay off.

The Rationale and Risks of Trump's Push to Reengage With Russia

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: March. 6, 2025

Snapshots

U.S. policy shifts under Trump and China's ongoing economic malaise will leave highly indebted, low-income countries at greater risk of financial and political distress over the next year.

U.S. and Chinese Economic Uncertainty Worsen the Global Macro Environment

France

United Kingdom

Ukrainian flags are flown alongside EU flags outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on Feb. 24, 2025, for the third anniversary of Russia'’s large-scale invasion.

Amid the prospect of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, European leaders are mulling putting boots on the ground in Ukraine to help deter Russian aggression, which could take several forms, each varying in effectiveness and feasibility.

Weighing the Options for a European Deployment in Ukraine

A map of the United States from 1897. While a revisionist America could lead to a more stable world order, it would be much more likely to lead to greater uncertainty, volatility, and conflict.

While a revisionist America could lead to a more stable world order, it would be much more likely to lead to greater uncertainty, volatility, and conflict.

What a Revisionist U.S. Foreign Policy Could Mean for the World

Israel

Palestinian Territories

A truck drives toward the Canada-U.S. border crossing in Blackpool, Canada, on Feb. 2, 2025.

Israel-Hamas Conflict

The Weekly Rundown: An EU Summit on Ukraine, U.S. Tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China

Chile's President Gabriel Boric speaks during the "Palestinian Christmas: From Bethlehem to Chile, a light of hope" ceremony in Santiago on Dec. 17, 2024.

Social Issues

During his last year in office, Chilean President Gabriel Boric will moderate his economic policy and bolster security to unify his coalition and reflect voters' changing priorities.

In Chile, What To Expect From Boric's Last Year in Office

Turkey

Armenia

Azerbaijan

Georgia

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev (4th from left) and Russian President Vladimir Putin (5th from left) attend a meeting in Moscow on April 22, 2024. 

Russia's influence in the South Caucasus is set to decline in the years ahead as countries adjust their foreign policies to balance global and regional powers, creating opportunities for China, Turkey and the West.

The Coming South Caucasus Realignment

China's commerce ministry announced 100% tariffs on $1 billion worth of imports of Canadian rapeseed (canola) oil, oil cakes and peas, and a 25% tariff on $1.6 billion of Canadian pork and aquatic products, effective March 20, The New York Times reported on March 8.

China, Canada: Beijing's New Tariffs Meant To Deter Ottawa From Trade War

Former British and Canadian central bank governor Mark Carney won Canada's Liberal Party's leadership election in a landslide, securing 85.9% of the vote and becoming prime minister-designate, CBC reported on March 9.

Canada: Mark Carney Wins Canada's Liberal Party's Leadership Election in a Landslide

Iran

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rebuked U.S. President Donald Trump's attempt to kickstart negotiations over Iran's nuclear program, Reuters reported on March 8.

Iran: Supreme Leader Rebukes Trump's Call for Nuclear Negotiations

U.S.-Iran Relations

Iraq

Energy

The United States failed to renew a sanctions waiver allowing Iraq to buy electricity from Iraq, letting the waiver expire, Bloomberg reported on March 8.

Iraq: U.S. Ends Iraq's Waiver To Import Iranian Electricity

Yemen

The leader of Yemen's Houthi rebels said the group would resume its attacks against Israel if Israel did not facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip within four days, Reuters reported on March 7.

Yemen, Israel: Houthis Issue Ultimatum for Israel To Resume Aid to Gaza

At the conclusion of a special summit in Brussels, 26 EU leaders endorsed a declaration supporting Ukraine, setting red lines for peace talks, backing Kyiv's EU accession and committing to future military aid -- though without a specific target, Politico reported on March 7.

EU, Ukraine: EU Backs Ukraine Without Hungary, Stalls on More Aid

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said her administration would review tariffs on Chinese shipments, mentioning the negative impacts imported goods from China have on the country's textile and shoe industries, Bloomberg reported on March 6.

Mexico, China: Tariff Review on Chinese Goods Shows Mexico's Alignment With U.S. Amid Tariff Threats

U.S. President Donald Trump said he sent a letter to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei expressing an interest in negotiating a nuclear deal, according to a Fox Business interview with Trump that aired on March 7. 

Iran: Trump Writes Letter to Khamenei Expressing Interest in New Nuclear Deal

Americas

SITUATION REPORTS

China, Canada: Beijing's New Tariffs Meant To Deter Ottawa From Trade War

Canada: Mark Carney Wins Canada's Liberal Party's Leadership Election in a Landslide

Iran: Supreme Leader Rebukes Trump's Call for Nuclear Negotiations

Iraq: U.S. Ends Iraq's Waiver To Import Iranian Electricity

Yemen, Israel: Houthis Issue Ultimatum for Israel To Resume Aid to Gaza

EU, Ukraine: EU Backs Ukraine Without Hungary, Stalls on More Aid

Mexico, China: Tariff Review on Chinese Goods Shows Mexico's Alignment With U.S. Amid Tariff Threats

Iran: Trump Writes Letter to Khamenei Expressing Interest in New Nuclear Deal

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