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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Canada

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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

Crossing Borders

Assessments

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

U.S. Naval Update Map: July 24, 2025

Japan

South Korea

Taiwan

A photo taken on Feb. 21, 2025, shows Subaru vehicles bound for shipment at a port in Yokohama, Japan. 

Economics

Global Trade

Military & Security

Politics

The deal is a win for Japan's economy and its ruling party, but it may hasten Prime Minister Ishiba's exit. It will also help South Korea and Taiwan secure their own U.S. trade deals.

U.S. Trade Deal Is a Mixed Victory for Japan, a Template for Regional Partners

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Egypt

China

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly (center right) meets with Chinese Premier Li Qiang (center left) in Cairo on July 10, 2025.

In the coming years, Egypt will deepen its economic ties with China via increased trade and investment, while simultaneously maintaining its military alliance with the U.S. to address regional security concerns.

Egypt Navigates Its Needs for Chinese Investment and U.S. Military Support

A worker positions a robotic underwater vehicle that can be remotely operated to harvest mineral deposits in the deep ocean, after conducting tests in a lake in Collingwood, Ontario, on May 1, 2025.

Environment, Science & Technology

Recent U.S. actions will likely accelerate commercial seabed mining operations in certain resource-rich waters around the world, despite international regulatory hurdles and ongoing environmental concerns.

Deep-Sea Mining: Opportunities, Risks and the Path to Commercial Extraction

South Africa

Philippines

 The European Union and China will hold a high-level leaders' summit July 24 in Beijing, marking the 50th anniversary of Chinese-EU diplomatic relations.

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 EU-China Summit, South Africa's Budget Vote

U.S.-China Relations

Europe

Euro banknotes lie atop U.S. dollar banknotes.

The dollar's depreciation against the euro will likely persist due to U.S. trade and fiscal policy uncertainty, which will hurt European exports but also reduce the risk of destabilizing U.S. financial policies.

Making Sense of Dollar Weakness and Euro Strength

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On Geopolitics

Israel

Syria

Turkey

U.S. Army soldiers prepare to go out on patrol from a remote combat outpost in northeastern Syria on May 25, 2021. 

The U.S. is shifting its Syria strategy from isolation to limited engagement to stabilize the country and protect American interests there, but Turkey and Israel's competing influence campaigns could complicate Washington's approach.

In Post-Assad Syria, the U.S. Struggles to Find a New Strategy

Indonesia

Containers are unloaded from a ship at a terminal of Tanjung Priok Port, the main seaport in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Jan. 24, 2025. 

In exchange for a lower U.S. tariff rate, Indonesia accepted significant concessions, including purchasing commitments and regulatory changes, that risk limiting its long-term autonomy and industrial policy goals.

To Avoid Steeper Tariffs, Indonesia Reaches High-Stakes Trade Deal With the U.S.

U.S. Naval Update Map: July 17, 2025

Asia-Pacific

Russia

Diplomats attend the 32nd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Forum during the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Kuala Lumpur on July 11, 2025. 

Chinese, Russian and U.S. participation in the summit shows that the Southeast Asian bloc will remain a key venue for diplomatic hedging and potential great power friction in the years ahead.

ASEAN Meeting Provides an Arena for Multipolar Competition

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent canceled the July 25 economic and trade talks with South Korea in Washington, citing "urgent circumstances," according to South Korea’s finance ministry on July 24.

South Korea, U.S.: Bessent Cancels Trade Talk, May Be Leveraging Time and Japan Deal

Cyber

The White House announced on July 23 a new "AI Action Plan" that aims to boost U.S. exports of artificial intelligence technology and reduce red tape in the AI sector, ensuring that federal funding is not directed toward states with "burdensome" AI regulations. 

U.S.: White House Unveils AI Blueprint

Australia

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed a second payment of $525 million to the United States under the AUKUS nuclear submarine agreement following an earlier $500 million installment in February, Reuters reported on July 23.

Australia, U.S.: Amid AUKUS Review, Canberra Delivers Payment

The White House issued a joint statement on July 22 providing key details of the July 15 U.S.-Indonesia trade deal, including broad exemptions for U.S. companies from nontariff barriers such as local content rules, product standards and digital trade restrictions. 

Indonesia, U.S.: New Trade Deal Details Unveiled

Mali

Malian Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop discussed economic and security cooperation with a U.S. delegation in Bamako, Bloomberg reported on July 22.

Mali: Junta Seeks Closer Security, Commercial Ties With Trump Administration

Palestinian Territories

A joint statement by 100 aid agencies warned of imminent mass starvation in Gaza unless aid distribution rapidly expands in the strip, The New York Times reported on July 23.

Israel, Gaza: Aid Agencies Warn of Imminent Mass Starvation in Gaza

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Investment Minister Khalid al-Falih arrived in Damascus, Syria, for an investment forum aiming to generate trade deals up to $4 billion now that the United States has lifted sanctions on Syria, Semafor reported on July 23.

Saudi Arabia, Syria: Riyadh To Increase Investment in Syria's Provisional Government

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Washington concluded a trade and military agreement with the Philippines, imposing a 19% tariff -- down from an earlier threatened 20% -- on Philippine exports to the United States while exempting U.S. goods from reciprocal duties, CNBC reported on July 22.

Philippines, U.S.: Trump Announces Trade Deal, Further Military Cooperation

Americas

SITUATION REPORTS

South Korea, U.S.: Bessent Cancels Trade Talk, May Be Leveraging Time and Japan Deal

U.S.: White House Unveils AI Blueprint

Australia, U.S.: Amid AUKUS Review, Canberra Delivers Payment

Indonesia, U.S.: New Trade Deal Details Unveiled

Mali: Junta Seeks Closer Security, Commercial Ties With Trump Administration

Israel, Gaza: Aid Agencies Warn of Imminent Mass Starvation in Gaza

Saudi Arabia, Syria: Riyadh To Increase Investment in Syria's Provisional Government

Philippines, U.S.: Trump Announces Trade Deal, Further Military Cooperation

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