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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Uruguay

Venezuela

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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

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Bangladesh

India

Pakistan

Sri Lanka

A general view shows Sri Lanka's Colombo port on April 9, 2025.

Economics

Global Trade

Politics

Textile exports from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan will suffer under new U.S. tariffs, worsening economic hardships and risking political instability.

South Asia's Textile Industry Reels From U.S. Tariffs

Snapshots

Aerial view of 9 de Julio Avenue in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is seen on April 10, 2025, during a 24-hour strike called by workers' unions against the economic policies of President Javier Milei. 

The $20 billion bailout package will reduce financial risks amid Argentina's ongoing macroeconomic adjustment, but the threat of policy slippage will increase ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

What To Make of Argentina's Latest IMF Deal

Iran

Iraq

Yemen

Mock drones and missiles are displayed at an exhibition on Nov. 13, 2024, in Sanaa, Yemen. 

Military & Security

Recent actions by Iran and its Iraqi proxies appear designed to appease the U.S. as the Trump administration weighs taking aggressive military action against them both.

To Placate the U.S., Iran Temporarily Scales Back Its Regional Proxy Strategy

U.S.-Iran Relations

Cambodia

China

Malaysia

Vietnam

Europe

Italy

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the closing session of the National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, China, on March 11, 2025. 

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

The Weekly Rundown: Xi Tours Southeast Asia, Iran-U.S. Nuclear Talks Begin

Columns

On Geopolitics

Germany

France

United Kingdom

Poland

Spain

NATO military forces during static display after the Steadfast Dart 2025 military exercises at the Smardan Training Area in Smardan, Romania, on Feb. 19, 2025. 

Environment, Science & Technology

Europe is increasingly focused on achieving greater strategic autonomy in defense, but internal divisions and material constraints will plague this quest, even as the United States' role on the Continent continues to shrink, meaning NATO will likely remain the cornerstone of Europe’s security architecture. 

The Future of Transatlantic Security Cooperation, Part 2: The View From Europe

Pedestrians walk past a broadcast screen of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in Mumbai on April 3, 2025, airing news of U.S. President Donald Trump unveiling sweeping new trade tariffs. 

If implemented, Trump's threatened 27% tariff would severely hurt certain Indian sectors (e.g., pharmaceuticals), though other sectors (e.g., textiles) could benefit if India's main competitors end up facing even higher tariffs.

For India, High U.S. Tariffs Offer a Mixed Bag

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

U.S. Naval Update Map: April 10, 2025

General view of the plenary session of Brazil's lower house in Brasilia during an April 2, 2025, vote on the reciprocity law, which allows the Brazilian government to retaliate against countries or economic blocs that impose trade barriers on products from Brazil. 

Although U.S. tariffs will hinder Brazil's economy and reduce foreign direct investment, unique opportunities for Brazilian exporters may mitigate the impact of the looming global trade war.

U.S. Protectionism Portends Opportunities and Hurdles for Brazil

Israel

Palestinian Territories

Palestinian men walk amidst the rubble of a destroyed building following an Israeli strike on a residential area of Gaza City on April 9, 2025. 

Israel-Hamas Conflict

With the U.S.'s tacit support, Israel will likely keep expanding its military operations in Gaza in the hopes of pressuring both Hamas and local civilians there to leave, thereby making it easier to reoccupy the Strip.

To Secure Gaza, Israel Pursues a Strategy of Occupation and Displacement

The outcome of Ecuador's presidential run-off will determine the risk of gridlock, social spending levels, debt risks and efforts to combat violent crime; as both candidates have left the door open to disputing the outcome, a political crisis is also possible

Ecuador Holds Its Presidential Election Run-off 

Chinese authorities have ordered Chinese airlines to pause the delivery of jets ordered from U.S. aircraft maker Boeing, and they have likewise requested that Chinese carriers stop purchases of U.S. aircraft equipment and parts, according to sources cited in an April 15 Bloomberg report.

China, U.S.: Beijing Targets U.S. Aircraft Industry as Tariffs Plateau

U.S.-China Relations

During a meeting at the White House with U.S. President Donald Trump, El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele ruled out returning Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man who was illegally deported to El Salvador, to the United States and expressed his ''eagerness to help'' the White House in facilitating further deportations, CNN reported Apr. 14.

U.S., El Salvador: Trump-Bukele Meeting Indicates Continued Cooperation on Migration, Deportations 

U.S. Vice President JD Vance expressed optimism about a potential trade deal between the United States and the United Kingdom aimed at removing broad tariffs recently imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, The Guardian reported on April 15. 

U.K., U.S.: Vance Says U.S.-U.K. Trade Deal Is in Sight

Ecuador's National Electoral Council released results indicating that President Daniel Noboa won reelection with 55.8% of the vote in the country's April 13 presidential runoff election, defeating opposition candidate Luisa Gonzalez, who received 44% of the vote.

Ecuador: Incumbent Wins Reelection in Presidential Runoff Vote

Saudi Arabia

Energy

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the United States and Saudi Arabia were on a "pathway" toward a nuclear energy cooperation agreement to develop a Saudi civilian nuclear program, and he opened the door to allowing Saudi uranium enrichment, Reuters reported on April 13. 

U.S., Saudi Arabia: Governments on 'Pathway' to Nuclear Energy Cooperation

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff spoke for around 45 minutes following indirect talks between Iran and the United States in Oman on April 12, Axios reported on April 13.

Iran, U.S.: Initial Round of Nuclear Talks Ends in Direct, High-Level Discussion

In a rule issued late on April 11, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection exempted 20 product categories from new 125% tariffs on China, including smartphones, modems, routers, flash drives, displays, semiconductors and other consumer electronics, although the goods are still subject to the 20% tariff on China over fentanyl trade. 

U.S.: Consumer Electronics Exempted From 125% China Tariffs, But More Tariffs Coming Soon

Argentina eased capital controls on April 14 after the International Monetary Fund confirmed a new $20 billion loan to the country on April 11, Clarin reported on April 14. 

Argentina: Easing Capital Controls To Boost Investor Confidence, but Uncertainty Will Persist

Americas

SITUATION REPORTS

China, U.S.: Beijing Targets U.S. Aircraft Industry as Tariffs Plateau

U.S., El Salvador: Trump-Bukele Meeting Indicates Continued Cooperation on Migration, Deportations

U.K., U.S.: Vance Says U.S.-U.K. Trade Deal Is in Sight

Ecuador: Incumbent Wins Reelection in Presidential Runoff Vote

U.S., Saudi Arabia: Governments on 'Pathway' to Nuclear Energy Cooperation

Iran, U.S.: Initial Round of Nuclear Talks Ends in Direct, High-Level Discussion

U.S.: Consumer Electronics Exempted From 125% China Tariffs, But More Tariffs Coming Soon

Argentina: Easing Capital Controls To Boost Investor Confidence, but Uncertainty Will Persist

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