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The head of Norway's counterintelligence agency said Russian hackers were responsible for a cyberattack on a dam in western Norway in April, Reuters reported on Aug. 13.

Norway: Norwegian Intelligence Attributes Dam Cyberattack to Russian Hackers

China

India

Economics

Environment, Science & Technology

Politics

In the latest sign of easing tensions between Beijing and New Delhi, China relaxed restrictions on urea exports to India, and the two countries are reportedly set to resume direct flights as early as September, Bloomberg reported on Aug. 12.

India, China: Eased Exports, Resumed Flights Show Continued Thaw in Relations

Germany

Romania

Italy

Romanian authorities are investigating a suspected case of Russian sabotage involving the deliberate contamination of Azerbaijani crude bound for OMV Petrom's Petrobrazi refinery, G4media reported Aug. 7, citing sources close to the investigation.

Europe, Romania, Russia: Russia Suspected of Sabotage Behind Contaminated Batches of Azerbaijani Crude

Mozambique

French multinational energy company TotalEnergies resumed "major works" on its $20 billion Mozambique LNG project, with a "senior source" close to the project acknowledging that the company was now "beyond preparatory works," Zitamar News reported on Aug. 6.

Mozambique: 'Major Works' on Mozambique LNG Reportedly Resume Prior to Lifting of Force Majeure

A German auction for offshore wind sites ended without any awards on Aug. 1, Germany's Federal Network Agency announced Aug. 6.

Germany: Offshore Wind Auction Fails To Attract Bidders for the First Time as Industry Confronts Slowdown

United States

In an executive order, President Donald Trump announced a new 25% tariff on Indian imports, raising the total to 50%, citing New Delhi's continued purchases of Russian oil, the Financial Times reported on Aug. 6.

India, U.S.: Trump Imposes Additional 25% Tariff Over Imports of Russian Oil

U.S. President Donald Trump declared that he will impose higher tariffs on Indian goods "within the next 24 hours" over New Delhi's continued imports of Russian oil, Bloomberg reported on Aug. 5. 

U.S., India, Russia: Trump Threatens More Tariffs as Senior Indian Officials Visit Russia

Two anonymous Indian government officials said India will continue buying oil from Russia despite threats of sanctions from U.S. President Donald Trump, Reuters reported on Aug. 2.

India: Officials Say India Will Continue Importing Russian Oil, Despite Trump's Threats

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Palestinian Territories

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) looks at Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Nov. 30, 2018, during the G20 Leaders' Summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina. U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to meet in the coming days.

Israel-Hamas Conflict

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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: A Trump-Putin Summit, the Deadline for a U.S.-China Tariff Pause

U.S.-China Relations

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Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump (left) and Russian President Vladimir Putin arrive at a press conference after their summit on July 16, 2018, in Helsinki, Finland.

The meeting risks sidelining Ukraine and enabling Russia to delay sanctions, consolidate battlefield gains, and advance its strategic interests through a U.S.-Russia peace framework.

What To Expect From the Upcoming Trump-Putin Summit

An oil tanker train passes near a refinery in Guwahati, India, on March 30, 2023. 

Global Trade

For now, India will likely keep importing cheap Russian oil in the hopes it can soon secure tariff relief, either directly via a U.S. trade deal or indirectly via a breakthrough in U.S.-Russia talks on Ukraine.

Will Trump's Tariffs Deter India From Buying Russian Oil?

Iran

Iraq

Turkey

Iraq and Turkey's flags together on a textile cloth fabric 

Turkey is repositioning itself in Iraq by replacing its security-heavy posture with a push for economic and energy integration, signaling Ankara's long-term ambitions to become a regional power broker as U.S. and Iranian influence wanes.

Turkey Shifts Iraq Strategy Amid Waning U.S. and Iranian Influence

A gas flare is seen in the disputed Penja Ali district of Kirkuk in northern Iraq.

The oil-salary agreement could cement the Iraqi government's control over Kurdistan, permanently clipping the region's autonomy ambitions, but several roadblocks to implementation remain.

New Iraq-KRG Oil Deal Institutionalizes Baghdad's Dominance

The sun sets behind electrical grids in the southern Iraqi city of Nasiriyah on Jan. 3, 2021. 

Power outages will likely worsen this summer amid Iraq's inability to meet surging demand and reliance on unreliable Iranian gas supplies, raising the risk of larger and potentially more violent protests.

Iraq's Worsening Electricity Crisis Risks Fueling Bigger Protests

Bahrain

Kuwait

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

United Arab Emirates

Over the next decade, Gulf Arab states will increase oil and gas exports to emerging Asian markets, seeking alternatives to the U.S. amid tariff uncertainty. But the region's military and tech ties with the U.S. will remain strong.

Geopolitics of Trade: Gulf Arab States Balance Diversification With Enduring U.S. Ties

Armenia

Azerbaijan

Georgia

A man walks past Azerbaijan's Embassy in Moscow on July 2, 2025. 

As the relationship between Azerbaijan and Russia sours, outside powers will embrace opportunities to increase their influence in the Caucasus.

 In the Caucasus, Russia's Sway Weakens Amid Quarrel With Azerbaijan

An oil tanker is seen at Saudi Arabia’s port of Ras al-Khair. 

Despite the ceasefire, the risk of a renewed conflict remains, which could again drive oil prices higher if Iran and/or its proxies begin attacking regional oil infrastructure and shipping.

Assessing the Oil Market Volatility Caused by the Israel-Iran War

A Northrop B-2 Spirit on July 4, 2020, near the White House in Washington. 

Even if carefully calibrated, Iranian retaliation of any form will risk inviting more U.S. strikes and greater escalation that could result in Iran following through on more of its significant threats against the regional oil and gas sector and/or the United States.

Iran's Retaliation Against the U.S. Will Likely Be Limited, but Will Still Risk Escalation

U.S.-Iran Relations

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni speaks to media during the closing press conference of the G7 Summit in Fasano, Italy, on June 15, 2024. 

Italy is seeking to embed its Mattei Plan into EU policy to gain support for its immediate goals of energy security and migration control, but structural issues will likely limit Rome's long-term influence in Africa.

Italy Syncs Its Mattei Plan for Africa With EU Initiatives

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Syria

Yemen

U.S. President Donald Trump (right) interacts with Oman Deputy Prime Minister Sayyid Asaad (second from right) as they prepare to pose for photos with leaders during the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Leaders' Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on May 14, 2025.

Despite Trump's recent sharp words on his predecessor's "forever wars," U.S. trade and energy interests will keep him engaged in the region, though in ways that rely more on economic and diplomatic leverage, as opposed to military campaigns.

Is the Era of U.S. Interventionism in the Middle East Over?

Energy

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Norway: Norwegian Intelligence Attributes Dam Cyberattack to Russian Hackers

India, China: Eased Exports, Resumed Flights Show Continued Thaw in Relations

Europe, Romania, Russia: Russia Suspected of Sabotage Behind Contaminated Batches of Azerbaijani Crude

Mozambique: 'Major Works' on Mozambique LNG Reportedly Resume Prior to Lifting of Force Majeure

Germany: Offshore Wind Auction Fails To Attract Bidders for the First Time as Industry Confronts Slowdown

India, U.S.: Trump Imposes Additional 25% Tariff Over Imports of Russian Oil

U.S., India, Russia: Trump Threatens More Tariffs as Senior Indian Officials Visit Russia

India: Officials Say India Will Continue Importing Russian Oil, Despite Trump's Threats

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