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Tribal violence and a viral video depicting grim alleged acts of mutilation and cannibalism in Papua New Guinea have drawn global attention as the country prepares to celebrate its 50th independence anniversary with international leaders in 2025, BenarNews reported on Jan. 10.

Papua New Guinea: Tribal Violence Underscores Unstable Security and Investment Environment

Russia

The United States imposed some of its harshest sanctions yet on Russia's energy sector, designating over 180 vessels, Russian oil producers Surgutneftegas and Gazprom Neft, Russian maritime insurance providers Ingosstrakh and Alfastrakhovanie, and dozens of oil traders and other entities, The Washington Post reported on Jan. 10.

Russia, U.S.: Washington Steps Up Sanctions on Russian Oil Trade

Ghana

Presidential candidate for the National Democratic Congress John Dramani Mahama was sworn in as Ghana's president, Reuters reported on Jan. 7.

Ghana: New President Convenes Emergency Meeting Over Power Crisis After Inauguration

Sub-Saharan Africa

Namibia

Outgoing Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba expressed his interest in securing fresh Chinese investments to support the development of civilian nuclear power in the country during a joint press conference with Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi, Bloomberg reported Jan. 6. 

China, Africa: Namibia Eyes Chinese Investment in Nuclear Power as China's Wang Yi Kicks Off Africa Tour

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said his country would determine the participants in a consortium to construct Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant in 2025 following competitive procedures, The Astana Times reported on Jan. 3.

Kazakhstan: Astana To Determine Nuclear Power Plant Consortium in 2025

Slovakia

Ukraine

Slovakia's government is weighing possible retaliatory measures against Ukraine after Kyiv's refusal to extend a transit agreement with Russia's Gazprom to transport Russian natural gas to Slovakia through its territory, Reuters reported Jan. 2.

Slovakia, Ukraine: Slovak PM Fico Threatens Retaliatory Action Against Ukraine Over Russian Gas Transit Halt

Europe

European natural gas prices surged to their highest levels since October 2023, following the halt of Russian gas flows through Ukraine after the expiration of their transit agreement on Jan. 1, compounded by a drop in temperatures across much of the Continent, Bloomberg reported Jan. 2. 

EU, Ukraine, Russia: European Gas Prices Soar as Russian Flows Via Ukraine Come to an End

Bulgaria

Moldova

Bulgaria's Energy Minister Vladimir Malinov said on Dec. 30 that his country will provide Moldova with natural gas supply assistance following the expected suspension of Russian natural gas deliveries to Moldova on Jan. 1, 2025, Agenzia Nova reported on Dec. 31.

Moldova: Bulgaria Promises To Help Moldova After Russian Natural Gas Cut-Off

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A compressor gas station of the Yamal–Europe pipeline is seen on Feb. 19, 2022, in Wloclawek, Poland. 

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

The expiration of the Russia-Ukraine transit deal underscores Europe's ongoing efforts to sever its reliance on Russian resources, with far-reaching implications for energy markets and geopolitics in the region and beyond. 

The End of Russian Gas via Ukraine Cements Europe's New Energy Landscape

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RANE's Top 10 Risks for 2025 highlights high-impact, low-probability risks and trends from the annual forecast presented in more extreme terms.

RANE's Top 10 Risks for 2025

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This picture taken on Sept. 2, 2014, shows equipment from the border release and compressor station of the gas pipeline from Ukraine in Veke Kapusany, eastern Slovakia. 

Russia is hoping to weaken Moldova's pro-European government by inducing a destabilizing energy crisis in the winter. But if this plan fails, it could further undermine Russian influence in the country.

To Keep Its Hold on Moldova, Russia Gambles on a Gas Cut-Off

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Poland

A natural gas distribution hub is seen near Vienna, Austria, on Nov. 16, 2024.

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

The Weekly Rundown: Poland Assumes the EU Presidency, Russia-Ukraine Gas Transit Deal Expires

Cargo containers painted with Chinese and U.S. flags. Trade disruptions, shifting military conflicts and domestic political turbulence will shape global affairs in 2025.

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Trade disruptions, shifting military conflicts and domestic political turbulence will shape global affairs in 2025.

2025 Annual Forecast: A Global Overview

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U.S.-Iran Relations

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The NATO symbol and flags of some member countries Oct. 18 in Brussels. The NATO-Ukraine Council will meet Nov. 26 to discuss Russia's first use of an experimental ballistic missile on Ukrainian territory, which on Nov. 21 Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed involved a new medium-range, hypersonic ballistic missile known as "Oreshnik."

The Weekly Rundown: A NATO-Ukraine Summit, Putin's State Visit to Kazakhstan

India

The Geopolitics of Water

Depleted groundwater reserves threaten India's agriculture, energy and manufacturing sectors, potentially sparking unrest and inter-state disputes in the absence of a coordinated national policy.

The Geopolitics of Water: India's Groundwater Crisis

Austria

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

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.

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

Palestinian Territories

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. 

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

Azerbaijan

A sign for COP29 on Nov. 3, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. 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.

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

France

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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

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Papua New Guinea: Tribal Violence Underscores Unstable Security and Investment Environment

Russia, U.S.: Washington Steps Up Sanctions on Russian Oil Trade

Ghana: New President Convenes Emergency Meeting Over Power Crisis After Inauguration

China, Africa: Namibia Eyes Chinese Investment in Nuclear Power as China's Wang Yi Kicks Off Africa Tour

Kazakhstan: Astana To Determine Nuclear Power Plant Consortium in 2025

Slovakia, Ukraine: Slovak PM Fico Threatens Retaliatory Action Against Ukraine Over Russian Gas Transit Halt

EU, Ukraine, Russia: European Gas Prices Soar as Russian Flows Via Ukraine Come to an End

Moldova: Bulgaria Promises To Help Moldova After Russian Natural Gas Cut-Off

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