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

Americas

Antigua and Barbuda

Argentina

Barbados

Belize

Brazil

Canada

Chile

Colombia

Costa Rica

Cuba

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Ecuador

El Salvador

Grenada

Guatemala

Guyana

Haiti

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Paraguay

Peru

Saint Lucia

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Suriname

Bahamas

Trinidad and Tobago

United States

Uruguay

Venezuela

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Greenland

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

Assessments

Sub-Saharan Africa

Middle East and North Africa

Asia-Pacific

Europe

Eurasia

South Asia

Economics

Israel-Hamas Conflict

Military & Security

Politics

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

The third quarter of 2025 will be defined by disruptive trade policies fueling supply chain volatility and the persistent risk of escalation in major conflicts.

2025 Third-Quarter Forecast: An Excerpt

Iran

Israel

Australia

China

Japan

India

A photo taken in Tehran, Iran, on June 26, 2025, shows an Iranian political banner hanging near the remains of a residential building struck by an Israeli attack. 

Global Trade

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

The Weekly Rundown: Fragile Iran-Israel Ceasefire Holds, U.S. Tariff Deadline Approaches

U.S.-Iran Relations

Snapshots

Bolivia

A photo shows the national flags of Mercosur countries waving in the wind.

The South American trade bloc's July 2-3 summit will likely advance two key initiatives: increasing member state autonomy on tariff decisions and finalizing free trade deals with countries seeking to avoid U.S. tariffs.

The Mercosur Summit Will Focus on Advancing Tariff Autonomy and Trade Deals

Media

Forecast Webcast

Join our analysts for this webcast recording exploring key topics identified in RANE's 2025 Third-Quarter Forecast.

2025 Third-Quarter Forecast Webcast

U.S.-China Relations

Saudi Arabia

United Arab Emirates

An oil tanker is seen at Saudi Arabia’s port of Ras al-Khair. 

Energy

Despite the ceasefire, the risk of a renewed conflict remains, which could again drive oil prices higher if Iran and/or its proxies begin attacking regional oil infrastructure and shipping.

Assessing the Oil Market Volatility Caused by the Israel-Iran War

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

U.S. Naval Update Map: June 26, 2025

Iranian missiles aimed at targets in Israel pass through the sky over the West Bank on June 17, 2025. 

Even if the ceasefire holds in the coming weeks and months, outstanding U.S. and Israeli concerns with Iran's ballistic missile and nuclear programs could reignite hostilities.

The Iran-Israel Ceasefire Will Remain Fragile Amid Unresolved Disputes

Podcasts

Cyber

Environment, Science & Technology

What cyber limitations and capabilities do Iran and Israel have?

Essential Geopolitics: Increased Risk of Cyberattacks as Conflict With Iran Escalates

Qatar

A photo taken on June 23, 2025, shows the remnants of an Iranian missile intercepted over Qatar. 

Absent further retaliation, Iran's June 23 attack offers a path to de-escalation, but there is still a chance, albeit slim, that additional U.S. strikes trigger a wider conflict.

With a Telegraphed Attack on a U.S. Base in Qatar, Iran Offers an Off-Ramp To Ease Tensions

Netherlands

Spain

The entrance of the building where the 2025 NATO summit will be held is seen in The Hague, the Netherlands, on June 22, 2025.

The June 24-25 summit will likely yield a political agreement on higher defense spending and highlight Europe's move toward greater defense autonomy, though structural and financial limitations will make it hard to maintain this shift over time. 

Previewing the 2025 NATO Summit

Syria

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to partially lift sanctions on Syria, the White House announced on June 30.

U.S., Syria: U.S. Lifts Some, but Not All, Sanctions on Syria

Indonesia

Indonesia announced it will ease import restrictions on over 300 goods categories -- including plastics, chemicals, fertilizers and forestry products -- rolled out under 2023 trade protection rules in a partial reversal of its protectionist measures, Reuters reported on June 30.

Indonesia, U.S.: Jakarta Cuts Import Restrictions, Proposes Minerals Collaboration

U.S. Republican senators agreed on June 29 to reduce the attempted moratorium on state artificial intelligence regulations from 10 years to five years, Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) said in a statement. 

U.S.: Republicans Reach Deal on Significantly Weaker Moratorium on State AI Regulations

Philippines

Philippine military leaders, in tandem with the United States and Japan, are operationalizing a "one-theater" concept to unify defense planning across the East and South China seas, which Japan and the Philippines, respectively, dispute with China, Reuters reported on June 30. 

Philippines, U.S., Japan: Countries Deepen Unified Security Front and Infrastructure Collaboration

The spending and tax bill drafted by Senate Republicans, which may be passed as early as July 2, added several provisions, including a new 30% or 50% tax on solar and wind projects coming online after 2027 that include any material assistance from a foreign prohibited entity.

U.S.: Senate Tax and Spending Bill Targets Wind, Solar Projects With New Tax

United Kingdom

Key provisions of the May U.S.-UK Economic Prosperity Deal -- covering tariff reductions on cars, aircraft engines and aerospace parts -- officially took effect on June 30, the United Kingdom confirmed in a press release the same day.

U.K., U.S.: Tariff Relief Deal Takes Effect for Auto and Aerospace Sectors

Canada will not collect its digital services tax on June 30 and will introduce legislation to formally rescind the Digital Services Tax Act to advance trade talks with the United States, Canada's Department of Finance said in a June 29 press release.

U.S., Canada: Canada To Rescind Digital Services Tax After U.S. Calls Off Trade Talks

Ukraine

Russia

Ukraine's government announced on June 29 that overnight, Russia had launched what Kyiv described as its biggest air attack since the beginning of the war in February 2022, The Kyiv Independent reported the same day.

Russia, Ukraine: Russia Launches Major Air Attack Amid Stalled Negotiations

Americas

SITUATION REPORTS

U.S., Syria: U.S. Lifts Some, but Not All, Sanctions on Syria

Indonesia, U.S.: Jakarta Cuts Import Restrictions, Proposes Minerals Collaboration

U.S.: Republicans Reach Deal on Significantly Weaker Moratorium on State AI Regulations

Philippines, U.S., Japan: Countries Deepen Unified Security Front and Infrastructure Collaboration

U.S.: Senate Tax and Spending Bill Targets Wind, Solar Projects With New Tax

U.K., U.S.: Tariff Relief Deal Takes Effect for Auto and Aerospace Sectors

U.S., Canada: Canada To Rescind Digital Services Tax After U.S. Calls Off Trade Talks

Russia, Ukraine: Russia Launches Major Air Attack Amid Stalled Negotiations

Forecasts

ANALYSES

SECTIONS

Explore

Subscribe

Help & Support