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Politics

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and China's President Xi Jinping signed 37 bilateral cooperation agreements in areas ranging from trade and investments, finance, technology and mining to communications, sustainable development, tourism, sports, health and culture, Reuters reported on Nov. 20.

Brazil: Lula Skips BRI Membership but Announces 37 Cooperation Agreements With China

Japan

Leaders of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the opposition Democratic Party for the People released a statement on Nov. 20 pledging to consider raising the minimum annual threshold for income tax to 1.03 million yen ($6,600), cutting gasoline taxes, and "increas[ing] the take-home pay" in an upcoming economic support package.

Japan: Ruling Party Accepts Opposition Economic and Political Demands

United States

Australia

Kiribati

Solomon Islands

Military & Security

China reclaimed its status as the second-largest bilateral donor to Pacific island countries (after Australia) following a pandemic lull, supplanting the United States with a surge in official development financing, loans and grants, according to findings published in a Lowy Institute report on Nov. 19.

China, Pacific Islands: Beijing Supplants U.S. as Second-Largest Bilateral Donor

Bulgaria

Romania

Austria

Netherlands

Austria is set to lift its veto on Romania's and Bulgaria's full accession to Europe's free-passport Schengen area during a meeting of interior ministers from Austria, Romania, Bulgaria and Hungary in Budapest on Nov. 22, the Financial Times reported on Nov. 19, citing sources close to negotiations.

Romania, Bulgaria: Austria To Lift Veto on Romania's and Bulgaria's Full Schengen Membership

United Kingdom

India

The United Kingdom will resume negotiations with India on a free trade agreement in the new year, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office announced on Nov. 18 following his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G-20 summit in Brazil, Reuters reported the following day.

U.K., India: Countries To Resume Trade Talks in 2025

Europe

Environment, Science & Technology

The European Commission is preparing a proposal to require Chinese companies to open up production facilities in the European Union and share intellectual property with European partners to qualify for EU green technology manufacturing subsidies, the Financial Times reported on Nov. 18, citing unnamed senior EU officials.

EU, China: Brussels To Demand IP Transfer From Chinese Companies for EU Subsidies

Sub-Saharan Africa

Americas

Middle East and North Africa

Asia-Pacific

Eurasia

South Asia

Leaders of the Group of 20 issued a joint declaration during a summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, emphasizing the need to fight hunger and climate change, reform multilateral institutions, and end conflicts and humanitarian crises in Gaza and Ukraine, g1 reported on Nov. 18.

G20: Despite Joint Communique, G20 Summit Unlikely To Impact Businesses Directly

Nigeria

Energy

The Nigerian government's 2025-27 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework foresees 31.24 trillion naira ($18.6 billion) in additional borrowing and 50.39 trillion naira in debt servicing costs over the next three years, The Punch reported on Nov. 19.

Nigeria: Budget Plans Foresee Rising Borrowing and Debt Servicing Costs in 2025-27

The world is connected, but even the broadest topics deserve an individual look. Below are our latest and most relevant economics analyses.

Below are our latest and most relevant economics analyses.

Beyond Quantitative Easing

The New Silk Road

The Fate of the Eurozone

South America: Split Decisions on Trade

Banking

Commodities: A Cautionary Tale

Social Issues

European Disintegration

Russia's Internal Struggle

China in Transition

A Japanese Awakening

East African Integration

Assessments

South Korea

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol attends the third session of the G-20 Leaders' Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Nov. 19, 2024.

Multiple political disputes could see Yoon start stretching the limits of his power as his term winds down, pushing anti-union activity and arms exports.

In South Korea, Political Clashes Limit the President's Room To Maneuver

Snapshots

Russia

A view of the Gas Connect Austria natural gas distribution hub stand at Baumgarten an der March, Austria, on Nov. 16, 2024.

A muted market reaction to disrupted gas supply in Austria signals Europe's preparedness for a likely cut-off of Russian gas in the coming months.

Markets Shrug Off Russia's Gas Cut-Off to Austria

Senegal

Israel

A G-20 summit banner on Nov. 12 at City Hall in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will host G-20 leaders Nov. 18-19 in Rio de Janeiro, where he will try to secure support for three main proposals.

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

The Weekly Rundown: Brazil Hosts the G-20, Constitutional Crisis Looms in Israel

Iran

Bangladesh

Pakistan

Sri Lanka

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump (R) and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) arrive for a joint press conference at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, on Feb. 25, 2020.

While U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will maintain many of the outgoing Biden administration's overarching policies toward South Asia, bilateral relationships will grow increasingly transactional.

What Trump's Second Term Means for South Asia

Palestinian Territories

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan speaks to journalists in Riyadh before the first meeting of Saudi Arabia's new global alliance to push for Palestinian statehood on Oct. 30, 2024. 

Israel-Hamas Conflict

Protracted regional conflicts risk undermining the kingdom's efforts to diversify its oil-reliant economy, normalize ties with Israel, and balance between Iran and its opponents. 

Saudi Arabia's Regional Strategy, Part 1: Balancing Between Iran and Its Rivals

Argentina

Chile

Colombia

Cuba

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Venezuela

U.S. border patrol officials drive near the wall along the Mexican border in Sasabe, Arizona, on Dec. 8, 2023. 

The fallout from Trump's pledged tariffs and mass deportations could worsen living conditions in countries like Mexico, though countries with like-minded leaders, like Argentina, may fare better.

What Trump's Focus on Immigration, Trade and Ideology Means for Latin America

A session is held in Sri Lanka's Parliament in Colombo on Aug. 20, 2020. 

The ballot could bolster the new president's ability to enact his socialist agenda, though it may also yield a hung parliament that leads to more government instability.

Previewing Sri Lanka's Parliamentary Elections

Global Elections

A combination of photos shows U.S. President-elect Donald Trump (left) speaking at an event in West Palm Beach, Florida, and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum (right) holding a press conference in Mexico City, Mexico.

Trump will increase pressure on Mexico to curb immigration and drug trafficking by threatening tariffs and other economic retaliation, harming the country's investment climate.

What Another Trump Term Means for Mexico

Germany

Double exposure of abstract creative financial chart hologram on German flag and blue sky background.

Amid rising tensions over economic policy, Germany's fractious coalition government finally collapsed, opening the door to an early election. 

Economic Divides Topple Germany's Fractious Coalition Government

Ukraine

Former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to speak during an election event in the early hours of Nov. 6, 2024.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

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

U.S.-China Relations

U.S.-Iran Relations

France

The U.S. and EU flags.

Cyber

Donald Trump's return to the U.S. presidency is set to disrupt trans-Atlantic relations, likely escalating trade tensions, weakening already limited cooperation on climate and tech policy, and straining EU unity on defense and support for Ukraine. 

What Trump's Return to Office Means for the European Union

Uruguay

People wave Uruguayan flags after the first results of the presidential and legislative elections were announced, at Plaza Varela Square in Montevideo on Oct. 27, 2024. 

The outcome will likely have the greatest impact on Uruguay's relations with the regional trade bloc Mercosur and China, as this is where the two candidates' policies diverge most.

Previewing Uruguay's Presidential Run-Off

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SITUATION REPORTS

Brazil: Lula Skips BRI Membership but Announces 37 Cooperation Agreements With China

Japan: Ruling Party Accepts Opposition Economic and Political Demands

China, Pacific Islands: Beijing Supplants U.S. as Second-Largest Bilateral Donor

Romania, Bulgaria: Austria To Lift Veto on Romania's and Bulgaria's Full Schengen Membership

U.K., India: Countries To Resume Trade Talks in 2025

EU, China: Brussels To Demand IP Transfer From Chinese Companies for EU Subsidies

G20: Despite Joint Communique, G20 Summit Unlikely To Impact Businesses Directly

Nigeria: Budget Plans Foresee Rising Borrowing and Debt Servicing Costs in 2025-27

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