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

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Security Challenges in Latin America

Tracking U.S. Naval Power

The U.S. and the Balance of Power

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The front pages of Mexican newspapers showing the news of the capture of cartel leader Ismael ''El Mayo'' Zambada are seen in Mexico City, Mexico, on July 26, 2024. 

Military & Security

On top of spurring retaliatory violence in the weeks ahead, the arrests of El Chapo's son and a major Sinaloa Cartel leader could alter Mexico's criminal landscape by weakening one of the country's most powerful cartels.

In Mexico, What To Expect Following the Arrests of Two Major Drug Lords

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Energy

Environment, Science & Technology

The proliferation of AI and cloud computing, and the energy-intensive data centers they rely on, will strain power supplies in certain U.S. areas, but are unlikely to pose systemic risks to the national grid.

In the U.S., the AI Revolution Could Create Localized Power Crunches

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

U.S. Naval Update Map: July 25, 2024

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How would various U.S. election scenarios play out on a global scale?

Applied Geopolitics: Understanding U.S. Elections in the Context of Larger Geopolitical Trends

Global Elections

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U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a press conference at the 75th NATO Summit in Washington, D.C., on July 11, 2024. 

Israel-Hamas Conflict

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Biden's exit from the U.S. presidential race will free him to pursue more aggressive action against Russia over Ukraine and increase pressure on Israel to end its war with Hamas. 

What To Expect from Biden's Foreign Policy Farewell Tour

U.S.-China Relations

U.S.-Iran Relations

A member of Venezuela’s national guard walks past the information center of the country’s National Electoral Council (CNE) in Caracas on July 16, 2024, ahead of the upcoming presidential election.

Economics

Maduro will likely win another term in an election widely seen as a sham, increasing the risk of economically damaging U.S. sanctions that could drive more Venezuelans to leave the country.

Previewing Venezuela's Presidential Election

Snapshots

U.S. President Joe Biden on Nov. 1, 2023, in Washington.

U.S. President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race and endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris make her the likely Democratic candidate. While any Democratic president would face significant obstacles in enacting policy due to legislative and judicial constraints, foreign policy positions would remain largely aligned with Biden's, particularly on China, Russia and NATO. 

What Biden's Withdrawal Means for the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election

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Parc des Champions on July 4, 2024, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower at the Trocadero in Paris.

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

The Weekly Rundown: The Paris Olympics, Netanyahu Addresses Congress

U.S. Naval Update Map: July 18, 2024

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Israeli soldiers guard a barrier, silhouetted against afternoon sun.

As Gaza moves closer to a post-war reality, political limitations in Israel and competing interests abroad muddy the waters of the region's future governance.

For Israel, the Challenge of Gaza's Future Governance Deepens

Sub-Saharan Africa

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated the United States' commitment to renewing and updating the African Growth and Opportunity Act, or AGOA, at the Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum, Independent Online reported on July 25.

U.S., Africa: Biden Reiterates Commitment To Renewing AGOA Trade Pact

On July 24, U.S. and Canadian fighter jets intercepted Russian and Chinese bomber patrols within the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) in their first joint Arctic flight operation, The Financial Times reported the next day.

U.S., Canada: Russian and Chinese Warplanes Intercepted Off Alaska

U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar said on July 23 that the number of migrants arrested for illegally crossing into the United States from Mexico dropped to around 1,500 on July 22, the lowest daily figure since 2018, La Jornada reported on July 24.

U.S., Mexico: Migrant Arrests at U.S.-Mexico Border Drop to Lowest Level in Six Years

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address the U.S. Congress on July 24 in his first such speech since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, but he will face a chorus of protestors and numerous high-profile boycotts and abstentions as congressional support for Israel changes, AP reported the same day. 

U.S., Israel: Protests, Boycotts Mar Netanyahu's Washington Visit

Principal Secretary of Kenya's National Treasury Chris Kiptoo stated that the Kenyan government had begun talks with the International Monetary Fund for a new support program, Bloomberg reported on July 22.

Kenya: Government in Talks With IMF on New Support Package 

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced that he will attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Peru in November and that his administration is working on a proposal related to the China-led Belt and Road Initiative, Reuters reported on July 19.

Brazil, China: Economic Ties Poised To Draw Tighter as Lula Hints at Joining BRI

In a speech to troops in Gaza's southern city of Rafah, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Israeli control of the Philadelphi Corridor along the Egyptian border "critical," The Times of Israel reported on July 19.

Israel, Gaza: Netanyahu Demands Control of Philadelphi Corridor as Part of Hostage Deal

Haitian and Kenyan police officers on July 17 clashed with gang members and successfully regained control of the Autorite Portuaire Nationale port, or APN, Port-au-Prince's main port, which has been under the control of gang members since March 6, Nation reported on July 19.

Haiti: Haitian and Kenyan Officers Recapture Port-au-Prince's Main Port

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SITUATION REPORTS

U.S., Africa: Biden Reiterates Commitment To Renewing AGOA Trade Pact

U.S., Canada: Russian and Chinese Warplanes Intercepted Off Alaska

U.S., Mexico: Migrant Arrests at U.S.-Mexico Border Drop to Lowest Level in Six Years

U.S., Israel: Protests, Boycotts Mar Netanyahu's Washington Visit

Kenya: Government in Talks With IMF on New Support Package

Brazil, China: Economic Ties Poised To Draw Tighter as Lula Hints at Joining BRI

Israel, Gaza: Netanyahu Demands Control of Philadelphi Corridor as Part of Hostage Deal

Haiti: Haitian and Kenyan Officers Recapture Port-au-Prince's Main Port

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