<p>Eurasia is the world&rsquo;s most expansive region. It connects the East to the West, forming a land bridge that borders Europe, the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and South Asia. Forming the borders of this massive tract of land are the Northern European Plain, the Carpathian Mountains, the Southern Caucasus Mountains, the Tien Shan Mountains and Siberia. At the heart of Eurasia is Russia, a country that throughout history has tried, to varying degrees of success, to extend its influence to Eurasia&rsquo;s farthest reaches &mdash; a strategy meant to insulate it from outside powers. But this strategy necessarily creates conflict throughout Russia&rsquo;s borderlands, putting Eurasia a near constant state of instability.</p>

Eurasia connects the East to the West, forming a land bridge that borders Europe, the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and South Asia. 

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Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Trump's return to the White House and North Korean support for Russia have shifted the conflict's dynamics, likely portending a further weakened position for Kyiv.

Bracing for a Protracted War in Ukraine: The Narrowing Path to a Ukrainian Victory

China

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The outgoing U.S. Biden administration's liberal use of "intelligence diplomacy" as a tool of foreign policy raises questions about how the incoming Trump administration will take up the torch.

Declassified: The Future of U.S. 'Intelligence Diplomacy'

Assessments

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With likely reduced U.S. support, Russia may push for more territory and pressure Kyiv to negotiate as Moscow welcomes Trump's victory.

How the U.S. Election Will Impact the War in Ukraine

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Trump will place more tariffs on U.S. trade partners and reduce support for Ukraine, but he will largely maintain Biden's approach to the U.S. tech rivalry with China and the Middle East conflict.

Trump's Win Will Ripple Across the World

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U.S.-Iran Relations

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Energy

Negotiators at this year's U.N. Climate Change Conference will ultimately reach a new global climate finance deal, but progress on the global energy transition will not accelerate significantly.

What to Watch for at This Year's 'Finance COP' in Azerbaijan

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

The Weekly Rundown: America Votes, Qatar's Constitutional Referendum

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Georgian Dream's claimed victory in the parliamentary election will commence a prolonged protest movement and potential political crisis.

Georgia's Protest Movement Faces an Uphill Battle After Parliamentary Elections

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The Weekly Rundown: Key Elections in Georgia and Japan, Efforts to Resume Gaza Cease-Fire Talks

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The likelihood of Russian attacks targeting Europe's offshore energy infrastructure is increasing, but Moscow is likely to avoid actions that could cause major disruptions.

Russia's Increasingly Aggressive Sabotage Threatens Europe's Offshore Energy Network

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Despite strong interest in a deal from all parties, constraints may sink negotiations on further Russian gas transit through Ukraine. 

Ukraine Seeks Gas Transit Agreement With Azerbaijan as Gazprom Deal Nears Expiry

Equatorial Guinea

Russia has reportedly deployed up to 200 military instructors to Equatorial Guinea under the brand of the Africa Corps in recent weeks to protect the presidency of 82-year-old President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, Reuters reported on Nov. 12.

Russia, Equatorial Guinea: Russia Deploys up to 200 Military Instructors

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On Nov. 11-12, representatives from Russia, Turkey, Iran, Syria and the United Nations, among others, attended the 22nd meeting of the Astana Format held in Astana, Anadolu Agency reported on Nov. 12.

Russia, Iran, Turkey: Guarantor Countries Remain Committed to the Astana Format for Syria

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Negotiators attending the U.N. Climate Change Conference, or COP29, endorsed new quality standards for carbon credits, which are essential for the U.N.-backed global carbon credit market, without significant discussion on the matter, the Guardian reported on Nov. 12. 

Global: COP29 Negotiators Reach Deal on Rules for Global Carbon Market Framework

According to Ukrainian officials and a new U.S. assessment, 50,000 Russian and North Korean forces will begin a renewed assault on Ukrainian positions in Russia’s Kursk region in the coming days, The New York Times reported on Nov. 10.

Russia, Ukraine, North Korea: Russia To Step Up Attacks on Kursk in Coming Days

France

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, France, and discussed bilateral and broader European cooperation on a range of issues, including stemming illegal migration across the English Channel and the likely implications of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s second term on the war in Ukraine and Europe’s defense, the BBC reported on Nov. 11.

U.K., France: Starmer and Macron Pledge Unity on European Defense and Support for Ukraine

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is discussing elements of a "peace plan" for the Russia-Ukraine war as part of a break from outgoing President Joe Biden's approach of letting Kyiv dictate when peace talks should begin, The Wall Street Journal reported on Nov. 7.

U.S., Ukraine, Russia: Alleged Trump Peace Plan Includes NATO Freeze

At a rally in central Tbilisi on Nov. 4, Georgian opposition leaders revealed their plan for the protest movement following the country's Oct. 26 parliamentary election, Civil Georgia reported on Nov. 5. 

Georgia: Opposition Reveals Protest Action Plan

Canada

Western security officials suspect two incendiary devices found in July at DHL facilities in the United Kingdom and Germany were tests for a Russian-backed operation to send similar devices aboard planes bound for the United States and Canada, The Wall Street Journal reported on Nov. 4.

U.S., Canada: Russia Accused of Testing Incendiary Devices To Send Aboard Planes Destined for North America

Eurasia

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Russia, Equatorial Guinea: Russia Deploys up to 200 Military Instructors

Russia, Iran, Turkey: Guarantor Countries Remain Committed to the Astana Format for Syria

Global: COP29 Negotiators Reach Deal on Rules for Global Carbon Market Framework

Russia, Ukraine, North Korea: Russia To Step Up Attacks on Kursk in Coming Days

U.K., France: Starmer and Macron Pledge Unity on European Defense and Support for Ukraine

U.S., Ukraine, Russia: Alleged Trump Peace Plan Includes NATO Freeze

Georgia: Opposition Reveals Protest Action Plan

U.S., Canada: Russia Accused of Testing Incendiary Devices To Send Aboard Planes Destined for North America

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