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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India

A freight train carrying cargo containers rides along a railway track in Ajmer, India, on Aug. 26, 2025. 

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While India will remain engaged in U.S. trade talks, a deal that secures relief from Trump's 50% tariff will remain elusive amid New Delhi's reluctance to reduce its agricultural protections and Russian oil purchases. 


U.S. Tariffs Strain India's Exports Amid Stalled Trade Talks

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The Geopolitics of Trade

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Geopolitical, security and environmental risks threaten to disrupt trade through crucial waterways, including the Bab el-Mandeb strait, the Suez Canal, the Danish and Turkish straits, and the Panama Canal.

The Geopolitics of Trade: Threats to Maritime Chokepoints Endanger Global Trade, Part 2

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Helicopters fly in the sky during a rehearsal for a military parade Aug. 24 in Beijing.

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: An SCO Summit, Rubio Closes Security Deals With Mexico and Ecuador

Djibouti

Somalia

The flag of Somaliland is seen during a political rally in Hargeisa on Nov. 8, 2024.

The United States is growing more likely to recognize Somaliland's statehood to secure basing rights in the territory, which would likely roil U.S.-Somalia relations and risk plunging Somalia into crisis.

Assessing the Prospect of the U.S. Recognizing Somaliland's Independence

Diverse security risks threaten maritime chokepoints around the world, presenting unique challenges to international trade.

The Geopolitics of Trade: Threats to Maritime Chokepoints Endanger Global Trade, Part 1

Snapshots

The outside of the Federal Reserve Board building is seen in Washington, D.C.

If upheld, Trump's unprecedented dismissal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook could dent the U.S. central bank's credibility and fuel market volatility.

The Implications of Trump's Latest Attack on Fed Independence

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

U.S. Naval Update Map: Aug. 28, 2025

A picture of the National Assembly building in Georgetown, Guyana, taken on Sept. 23, 2022.

No matter who wins Guyana's Sept. 1 election, the next administration will use oil revenue and foreign investment to increase social spending and infrastructure development.

Guyana's Election: Potential Outcomes and Their Implications

Global Elections

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The Maanshan nuclear power plant is seen next to a beach in Pingtung, in southern Taiwan, on April 29, 2025.

The Weekly Rundown: Iran Meets With European Powers, Taiwan Holds a Nuclear Referendum

U.S. Naval Update Map: Aug. 21, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on Sept. 2 that the U.S. military conducted a strike against a boat carrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea after it departed Venezuela, Bloomberg reported the same day.

Americas: Trump Announces U.S. Strike Against Drug Vessel in Caribbean Sea

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company announced on Sept. 2 that the U.S. Commerce Department had revoked a waiver for its plant in Nanjing, allowing it to import advanced chipmaking gear and technology from the United States.

U.S., China: U.S. to Stop Letting Asian Chipmakers Ship Equipment to Plants in China

U.S.-China Relations

In a Truth Social post on Sept. 1, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that India had agreed to reduce its tariffs on U.S. goods to zero, though he did not specify when the offer was made, Bloomberg reported the same day.

U.S., India, China, Russia: Modi Meets Putin and Xi at SCO Summit

The Colombian government presented a tax reform bill aiming to raise 26.3 trillion pesos ($6.5 billion) to finance its 2026 budget and improve the country's finances, El Pais reported Sept. 1. 

Colombia: Presidential Tax Reform Proposal Unlikely to be Approved by Congress

South Korea's central bank estimated on Aug. 29 that North Korea's economy grew by 3.7% in 2024, marking North Korea's fastest growth rate since 2016, Reuters reported on Aug. 29. 

North Korea: Economy Grows by 3.7%, Fastest in Eight Years, Aided by Russia

India and Canada appointed new high commissioners to each other's capitals, marking the restoration of diplomatic ties 10 months after both countries expelled one another's top envoys amid a dispute over an alleged political assassination, Reuters reported on Aug. 28.

Canada, India: Governments Restore Diplomatic Ties With Appointment of New Envoys

Mexico and Brazil signed several cooperation agreements on trade, healthcare, agriculture and energy during Brazilian Vice President and Trade Minister Geraldo Alckmin's visit to Mexico City, La Jornada reported on Aug. 28.

Brazil, Mexico: Economic Cooperation To Improve Bilateral Ties but Have Limited Business Impacts

Japan

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi told reporters that trade envoy Ryosei Akazawa cancelled a planned trip to Washington, "because it became apparent that certain points [of the trade deal] required further technical discussion," adding that discussions would continue "at the administrative level," CNBC reported Aug. 28.

Japan, U.S.: Japan Envoy Cancels U.S. Trip as Trade Deal Details Remain Unclear

Americas

SITUATION REPORTS

Americas: Trump Announces U.S. Strike Against Drug Vessel in Caribbean Sea

U.S., China: U.S. to Stop Letting Asian Chipmakers Ship Equipment to Plants in China

U.S., India, China, Russia: Modi Meets Putin and Xi at SCO Summit

Colombia: Presidential Tax Reform Proposal Unlikely to be Approved by Congress

North Korea: Economy Grows by 3.7%, Fastest in Eight Years, Aided by Russia

Canada, India: Governments Restore Diplomatic Ties With Appointment of New Envoys

Brazil, Mexico: Economic Cooperation To Improve Bilateral Ties but Have Limited Business Impacts

Japan, U.S.: Japan Envoy Cancels U.S. Trip as Trade Deal Details Remain Unclear

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