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The U.S. and the Balance of Power

Tehran will restrain its response to White House's latest sanctions threat for fear of alienating Europe, as well as a potential new U.S. administration.

The U.S. ‘Snaps Back’ at Iran and the U.N. With Restored Sanctions

U.S.-Iran Relations

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Iran's Arc of Influence

2020 Second-Quarter Forecast

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

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.

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Taiwan

China is the island nation's second largest source of imports (13.1 percent) and a potential boon to its tourism industry.

China in Transition

As Taiwan grows its relationship with the United States, China is swooping in and poaching former diplomatic partners. 

China: The Dominican Republic Abandons Its Allegiance to Taiwan

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Seventeen-year-old schoolgirl Eri Yoshida became the first woman to play professional baseball with men in Japan when she took the mound at the weekend in a new independent league. 

As societal attitudes have changed, female players around the globe have embraced the sport in growing numbers, gradually altering its image as a men-only domain. 

Women Claim Their Places in the World of Baseball

2018 Second-Quarter Forecast

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El Salvador

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In this 2005 file photo, former U.S. President George W. Bush talks about the Central America-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement in Washington, joined by former Cabinet officials who supported the trade deal. The Trump administration could move to renegotiate the agreement by 2019.

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North America Unrivaled

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The relatively small deal has not escaped the notice of the White House, which could use renegotiations to pressure Latin American countries to crack down on immigration and drug trafficking.

Washington May Draw a Bull's-Eye on Central American Trade Pact

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The United States and 11 other countries -- Barbados, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Peru and Uruguay -- formally launched discussions on the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity (APEP), according to a Jan. 27 joint declaration by the 12 countries.

Americas: 12 Countries Launch U.S.-Led Talks to Boost Economic Ties

Haiti

The Dominican Republic will begin constructing a fence on the country’s border with Haiti that will be equipped with remote sensors to enhance monitoring of attempted crossings, Bloomberg reported March 3, citing an announcement made by President Luis Rodolfo Abinader. 

Dominican Republic: Country to Begin Building Fence on Haitian Border

Security Challenges in Latin America

Venezuela

Energy

The U.S. Treasury imposed additional sanctions on Venezuela's oil sector, specifically targeting entities and vessels engaged in transporting oil from Venezuela to Cuba, The Wall Street Journal reported Sept. 24. 

U.S., Venezuela: Washington Blacklists Additional Oil Transport Entities and Vessels

Venezuela's Unraveling

Bolivia

Nicaragua

Delegates from the Venezuelan government and the opposition group, the Democratic Unity Table, will resume talks at the Foreign Ministry in Santo Domingo on Dec. 1, Dominican Today reported.

Dominican Republic: Venezuelan Government, Opposition Resume Talks

Venezuela's opposition group, the Democratic Unity Table, presented an official document to the government outlining four demands ahead of scheduled negotiations in the Dominican Republic on Dec. 1-2, Panorama reported Nov. 27. 

Venezuela: Opposition Presents Government With Demands Ahead Of Negotiations

France

Following a meeting with Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza Montserrat, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian announced that the Venezuelan government and opposition will hold talks Sept. 13 in the Dominican Republic, Reuters reported.

Venezuela: Government And Opposition To Hold Talks In The Dominican Republic

Environment, Science & Technology

Hurricane Irma was upgraded to a Category 5 hurricane on Sept. 5, the highest possible classification, CNN reported.

Americas: Hurricane Irma Intensifies

Environmental Issues

Jamaica

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Hurricane Matthew continued moving across the Caribbean toward Haiti and Jamaica on Oct. 2, the New York Times reported. 

Haiti, Jamaica: Warnings For Hurricane Matthew Issued

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A view of the Register in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

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Covering an area that spans the entire width of the continent beginning at the Sahara Desert and ending at the southernmost tip of South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa is home to countless cultures, languages, religions, plants, animals and natural resources.

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The administrative center of the Gakh region of Azerbaijan, located at the foot of the southern slope of the Greater Caucasus, on the river Kurhumchai.

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Mir Castle in the Minsk region of Belarus.

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A horse grazes in front of Kara-Kul lake in the Chon-Ak-Suu valley, 300 kilometers southeast of Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan.

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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro reportedly has been exploring the option of asylum as part of a plan to end his country's political turmoil. 

The Importance of Mexico

Despite hefty international pressure to stabilize the country, negotiators have yet to produce a deal to usher President Nicolas Maduro from power. And with internal pressure on his rule easing, he can afford to sit back and wait.

A Plan to Steady Venezuela Falls Apart, Again

SITUATION REPORTS

Americas: 12 Countries Launch U.S.-Led Talks to Boost Economic Ties

Dominican Republic: Country to Begin Building Fence on Haitian Border

U.S., Venezuela: Washington Blacklists Additional Oil Transport Entities and Vessels

Dominican Republic: Venezuelan Government, Opposition Resume Talks

Venezuela: Opposition Presents Government With Demands Ahead Of Negotiations

Venezuela: Government And Opposition To Hold Talks In The Dominican Republic

Americas: Hurricane Irma Intensifies

Haiti, Jamaica: Warnings For Hurricane Matthew Issued

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