<p>To the west of Eurasia lays Europe, a region predisposed to division. It is surrounded on nearly all sides by islands and peninsulas that make it difficult for Europe to cohere. The northern half of the continent, moreover, sits on a plain whose short, meandering rivers tend to empower countries without forcing them to work with others. The southern half is situated on more mountainous terrain that has historically impeded the creation of strong, unified economies. As a result, Europe is a continent riven by pockets of distinct cultures whose differences are all too often irreconcilable.</p>

Europe is a continent riven by pockets of distinct cultures whose differences are all too often irreconcilable.

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Israel-Hamas Conflict

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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

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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: The Paris Olympics, Netanyahu Addresses Congress

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A caretaker administration will guarantee the functioning of the state while complex government formation talks take place, but the appointment of a political government able to enact necessary fiscal measures will remain elusive.

The Powers and Limits of France's New Caretaker Government 

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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

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The U.K.'s new Labour government has pledged to ink a trade deal with India after its predecessor failed to do so, but disputes over immigration and climate policies could stall progress.

With Elections Behind Them, the U.K. and India Resume Trade Talks

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Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump on June 22 in Philadelphia. Should Trump return to the White House in 2025, a second term would see him target China, Mexico, Vietnam and the European Union to varying degrees.

Should former President Donald Trump return to the White House in 2025, a second term would see him target China, Mexico, Vietnam and the European Union to varying degrees.

What a Second Trump Term Could Mean for Global Trade: Who Trump Would Tariff, and How They Would Respond

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Even if a new government is formed, it will be fragile and constantly at risk of collapse, impeding Paris' ability to pass needed economic reforms while sustaining the prospect of new elections after mid-2025.

France Keeps the Far Right at Bay, but a Hung Parliament Still Raises Political Risks

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The Weekly Rundown: French Legislative Runoffs, a NATO Summit in Washington

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Europe's agricultural and industrial sectors, as well as energy production, will suffer under worsening water stress in the coming years.

What To Expect From Water Stress in Europe

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A likely Labour government would shift the United Kingdom's economic and energy priorities, but foreign policy would remain largely consistent.

After 14 Years, What Would a U.K. Labour Government Look Like?

A series of coordinated arson attacks on France's railway infrastructure led authorities to delay, reroute or stop several trains on July 26, just hours before the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Reuters reported the same day.

France: Coordinated Arson Attacks Disrupt Train Services Ahead of Olympics Opening Ceremony

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France and Djibouti renewed their bilateral defense cooperation treaty, Jeune Afrique reported on July 24.

Djibouti: France Secures Renewal of Bilateral Defense Agreement

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Meta will face its first EU antitrust fine in the coming weeks for tying its classified ads service Marketplace to its social media network Facebook, Reuters reported on July 25.

EU: Meta To Face First EU Antitrust Fine Over Facebook Marketplace

The German government adopted a strategy for the import of hydrogen and its derivatives, such as ammonia and methanol, mapping out from where and through which infrastructure hydrogen will be imported into the country to meet future demand, Reuters reported on July 24. 

Germany: Government Adopts Hydrogen Import Strategy

France's lower house of Parliament reelected Yael Braun-Pivet, French President Emmanuel Macron's candidate, as president of the National Assembly with 220 votes in the third round of voting following a last-minute agreement between Macron's centrist alliance Ensemble and center-right lawmakers from the Les Republicains party, Le Monde reported on July 18.

France: Macron's Candidate Braun-Pivet Reelected as President of National Assembly

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Capping the 10th triennial Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting, the 18-member Pacific Island Forum, or PIF, and Japan issued a declaration centered on climate change, maritime defense, trade and technology cooperation, Nikkei Asia reported on July 18.

Japan, Pacific Islands: Summit Produces Declaration on Maritime Security, Trade and Climate Cooperation

The European Parliament elected Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as president of the European Commission, according to a July 18 press release by the European Parliament.

EU: European Parliament Reelects Ursula von der Leyen as European Commission President

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for closer defense and security cooperation in Europe to maintain strong support for Ukraine in its war against Russia and address common challenges such as climate change, energy security and migration, The Guardian reported July 18.

EU, U.K.: Starmer Calls for Deeper European Cooperation on Defense and Ukraine

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France: Coordinated Arson Attacks Disrupt Train Services Ahead of Olympics Opening Ceremony

Djibouti: France Secures Renewal of Bilateral Defense Agreement

EU: Meta To Face First EU Antitrust Fine Over Facebook Marketplace

Germany: Government Adopts Hydrogen Import Strategy

France: Macron's Candidate Braun-Pivet Reelected as President of National Assembly

Japan, Pacific Islands: Summit Produces Declaration on Maritime Security, Trade and Climate Cooperation

EU: European Parliament Reelects Ursula von der Leyen as European Commission President

EU, U.K.: Starmer Calls for Deeper European Cooperation on Defense and Ukraine

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