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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba canceled his planned attendance at the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, after an accompanying meeting between the Indo-Pacific Four (Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand) was scrapped, The Asahi Shimbun reported on June 23.

Japan, South Korea, Australia: Leaders To Skip NATO Summit

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Rwanda

Uganda

Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's army chief and the son of President Yoweri Museveni, threatened to "hunt down" Wazalendo militias, which support the Democratic Republic of the Congo's government, in possible joint Ugandan-Congolese operations unless they surrender, Actualite.cd reported on June 22.

Uganda, Congo: Ugandan Army Chief Threatens To 'Hunt' Congolese Pro-Government Militias

Canada

Belgium

Canada and the European Union are expected to sign a security and defense partnership agreement on June 23 during a bilateral summit in Brussels between Prime Minister Mark Carney, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa, the summit agenda shows. 

EU, Canada: EU and Canada to Sign Security and Defense Cooperation Agreement

United States

Iran

Israel

The U.S. military struck Iranian nuclear facilities at Esfahan, Fordow and Natanz on June 22, Reuters reported.

Iran: U.S. Strikes Three Iranian Nuclear Sites, Including Heavily Fortified Fordow

U.S.-Iran Relations

India

Pakistan

According to a June 19 press release from the media wing of Pakistan's military, Field Marshal Gen. Asim Munir and U.S. President Donald Trump's June 18 meeting focused on regional security, counterterrorism cooperation and expanding bilateral ties in trade, technology and energy.

Pakistan, U.S: Pakistan's Field Marshal Meets With Trump

Europe

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The EU foreign policy chief and the foreign ministers of the United Kingdom, France and Germany -- the so-called E3 grouping of signatories to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal -- met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Geneva, Switzerland, to encourage Iran to negotiate with the United States for a new nuclear deal, Reuters reported on June 20. 

Europe, Iran: E3, Iranian Foreign Ministers Meet in Geneva

Economics

Technical teams from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda initialed the text of a draft peace agreement that both countries' foreign affairs ministers are due to sign on June 27, Radio France Internationale reported on June 19. 

Congo, Rwanda: Ministers Scheduled To Sign Peace Agreement on June 27

A three-judge federal appeals court unanimously ruled on June 19 that U.S. President Donald Trump could continue to use National Guard units he unilaterally federalized to respond to unrest in Los Angeles, California, Reuters reported on June 20. 

U.S.: Appeals Court Rules Trump Can Keep Control of National Guard Units in Los Angeles for Now

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What cyber limitations and capabilities do Iran and Israel have?

Essential Geopolitics: Increased Risk of Cyberattacks as Conflict With Iran Escalates

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Qatar

A photo taken on June 23, 2025, shows the remnants of an Iranian missile intercepted over Qatar. 

Absent further retaliation, Iran's June 23 attack offers a path to de-escalation, but there is still a chance, albeit slim, that additional U.S. strikes trigger a wider conflict.

With a Telegraphed Attack on a U.S. Base in Qatar, Iran Offers an Off-Ramp To Ease Tensions

Assessments

Netherlands

Spain

The entrance of the building where the 2025 NATO summit will be held is seen in The Hague, the Netherlands, on June 22, 2025.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

The June 24-25 summit will likely yield a political agreement on higher defense spending and highlight Europe's move toward greater defense autonomy, though structural and financial limitations will make it hard to maintain this shift over time. 

Previewing the 2025 NATO Summit

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

Energy

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

Ukraine

Russia

Israeli air defense systems are activated to intercept Iranian missiles over the Israeli city of Tel Aviv early on June 18, 2025. 

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

The Weekly Rundown: Israel-Iran Conflict Rages On, NATO Holds Annual Summit

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Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei addresses the nation in a state television broadcast on June 18, 2025, in Tehran, Iran. 

While Israel's airstrikes appear aimed at destabilizing the country, they are alone unlikely to collapse the Islamic Republic, as Iranian leaders would probably make significant concessions to ensure the regime's survival rather than let it fall.

Assessing the Potential for Regime Change in Iran

Italy

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

Palestinian Territories

A group of armed Israeli soldiers stands in a narrow alley of the Old City of Hebron, West Bank, on May 31, 2025. 

While it will likely curb immediate terror threats, the crackdown will also fuel Palestinian grievances, increasing the risk of a larger uprising and internal Israeli government tensions.

To Thwart Militant Attacks, Israel Cracks Down on the West Bank

Mali

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Malian counterpart Abdoulaye Diop hold a joint press conference following their meeting in Moscow, Russia, on May 20, 2022. 

While Russian military support to Mali is set to persist, the Sahelian country's security environment will likely continue to deteriorate amid jihadist groups' strong momentum.

What's Next for Mali as Russia's Wagner Group Pulls Out? 

What is the long-term outlook for the conflict?

Essential Geopolitics: How Will the Israel-Iran War End?

An Israeli tank rolls along the fence on the border with the Gaza Strip on June 4, 2025. 

Israel-Hamas Conflict

Uncertainty regarding who will govern post-war Gaza and fund its reconstruction increases the likelihood of a prolonged Israeli occupation that would empower Israel's far-right to push for annexation and more extensive population displacement.

Is Gaza Destined for Another Israeli Occupation?

China

Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles and British Defense Secretary John Healey sit together for the AUKUS Defense Ministers Meeting at Old Royal Naval College on Sept. 26, 2024, in London, England.

Despite growing U.S. skepticism, strong imperatives to counter China's maritime presence will likely lead Washington to see a revised version of the AUKUS defense pact through.

U.S. Review of AUKUS Pillar I Puts Pact on Shaky Ground

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Japan, South Korea, Australia: Leaders To Skip NATO Summit

Uganda, Congo: Ugandan Army Chief Threatens To 'Hunt' Congolese Pro-Government Militias

EU, Canada: EU and Canada to Sign Security and Defense Cooperation Agreement

Iran: U.S. Strikes Three Iranian Nuclear Sites, Including Heavily Fortified Fordow

Pakistan, U.S: Pakistan's Field Marshal Meets With Trump

Europe, Iran: E3, Iranian Foreign Ministers Meet in Geneva

Congo, Rwanda: Ministers Scheduled To Sign Peace Agreement on June 27

U.S.: Appeals Court Rules Trump Can Keep Control of National Guard Units in Los Angeles for Now

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