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In a wide-ranging interview to Russian media, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow had not announced or prepared any nuclear weapons tests, denying that it is following Washington's lead after U.S. President Donald Trump's comments about restarting U.S. testing, the Russian foreign ministry published on Nov. 12.

Russia: Lavrov Reemerges To Distance Moscow From Nuclear Escalation Talk

Guinea

China

Economics

Guinean junta leader Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya inaugurated the start of iron ore exports from the country's $23 billion Simandou mine at the port of Morebaya, Radio France Internationale reported on Nov. 11.

Guinea: Authorities Inaugurate the Start of Iron Ore Exports From $23B Simandou Mine 

Europe

Environment, Science & Technology

EU member states and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement to simplify the Common Agricultural Policy, easing environmental requirements and administrative procedures to support farmers, the European Council announced on Nov. 10.

EU: Bloc To Weaken Green Rules in Agricultural Subsidy Overhaul

Israel

Palestinian Territories

Israel-Hamas Conflict

The United States is reportedly planning to build a $500 million military base capable of housing several thousand troops near Gaza to monitor the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement, The Times of Israel reported on Nov. 11.

U.S., Israel: U.S. Reportedly Planning Base in Israel To Monitor Ceasefire

Turkey

stanbul Chief Prosecutor Akin Gurlek submitted an indictment that accused Turkey's chief opposition presidential candidate Ekrem Imamoglu of leading a criminal organization and proposed prison sentences ranging from 828 to 2,352 years, Bloomberg reported on Nov. 11.

Turkey: Prosecutor Seeks 2,000-Year Sentence for Imamoglu in Bid To Bar Him From Presidential Run

Japan

Taiwan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told parliament on Nov. 7 that a Chinese blockade of Taiwan would "threaten Japan's survival," a term allowing the deployment of Japan's military, and Chinese consul general in Osaka Xue Jian responded by sharing an article about her comment on X on Nov. 8 and stating, "the dirty neck that sticks itself in must be cut off."

Japan, China: Dueling Comments About Taiwan Show Straining Ties

Syria

Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., to discuss the removal of additional U.S. sanctions on Syria, regional security in the Middle East and the possibility of Syria joining the U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State, Reuters reported on Nov. 10.

Syria, U.S.: Syria's Interim President Visits the White House

Bolivia

During his inauguration ceremony, new Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz announced judicial and economic reforms and emphasized that his government would turn away from the previous administration's isolationist foreign policy, El Pais reported on Nov. 8. 

Bolivia: New President Takes Office, Announces Restoration of Ties With U.S.

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Below are our latest and most relevant politics analyses.

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Kenya and Tanzania's infrastructure buildup will support East Africa's industrialization but will also depend on a range of other factors, including regional integration, shifts in the international trading system and technological changes.

The Geopolitics of Trade: The Race to Unlock East Africa, Part 2

Chile

Chile's presidential candidate Evelyn Matthei (C) poses with her team after registering her candidacy at the Electoral Service of Chile in Santiago on Aug. 16, 2025.

Far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast is most likely to win, portending a shift toward pro-business policies and stricter security measures. But a leftist, center-right or ultra-right president could also be elected, each with different visions for Chile's future.

Chile's Presidential Election: Potential Outcomes and Their Implications

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U.S. President Donald Trump (C), joined by lawmakers and members of his administration, delivers remarks during a dinner with leaders of Central Asian countries in the East Room of the White House on Nov. 6, 2025.

Energy

The recent C5+1 summit highlighted the U.S.'s desire to boost cooperation with Central Asian countries on trade and critical minerals, but the region's geography, governance and reliance on China and Russia will ultimately limit the impact of such efforts. 

The Promise and Limits of Increased U.S. Engagement in Central Asia

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Iraq

Campaign posters Nov. 6 ahead of Nov. 11 Iraqi parliamentary elections in central Baghdad.

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

The Weekly Rundown: Iraqi Elections, a U.S.-China Deal Enters Effect

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Over the next decade, Kenya and Tanzania will compete for the title of East Africa's leading trade gateway, particularly as global demand for Central Africa's critical minerals grows. 

The Geopolitics of Trade: The Race to Unlock East Africa, Part 1 

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How do recent protests in Nepal compare to those in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka?

Essential Geopolitics: Political Instability in South Asia

Lebanon

Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the southern Lebanese village of Tayr Debba on Nov. 6, 2025. 

Despite Lebanon's diplomatic efforts to defuse tensions with Israel, stalled progress on Hezbollah's disarmament portends intensified Israeli airstrikes that would risk collapsing the Lebanese government and even triggering another war.

The Growing Risk of a New Hezbollah-Israel War

Italy

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni addresses the Senate in Rome on Oct. 22, 2025. 

Despite Prime Minister Meloni's success in achieving rare political and financial stability, Italy's weak economic growth and the expiry of EU recovery funds in 2026 may compel her to abandon fiscal prudence ahead of the next election cycle.

Italy Struggles To Translate Political Stability Into Economic Growth

The COP30 logo at the central building is seen ahead of the COP30 Brazil Amazonia 2025 on Nov. 3, 2025 in Belem, Brazil. 

Social Issues

The 30th U.N. Climate Change Conference is poised to highlight the enduring impasse between developed and developing nations, particularly regarding financial responsibilities and the transition from fossil fuels.

A Breakthrough on Climate Targets is Unlikely at Brazil's COP30

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a photo session for participants of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025 on Sept. 1, 2025, in Tianjin, China.

The 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) outlines Beijing's intent to continue current economic policies, pursue new industrial priorities, further securitize Chinese society, escalate Xi's anti-corruption campaign, and use lawfare to fend off foreign trade disputes.

President Xi Lays Out China's Plans for the Next Five Years

Venezuela

Spain

Tanks on Sept. 23 in Caracas, Venezuela. The Trump administration has reportedly decided to attack military sites in Venezuela in strikes that could occur at any moment.

The Weekly Rundown: Potential U.S. Strikes in Venezuela, U.S. Outreach in Central Asia

Saudi Arabia

An aerial photo shows the Saudi capital of Riyadh.

An aspiring middle power, Riyadh must still balance ancient imperatives with modern challenges before it reaches the kind of geopolitical security enjoyed by neighbors like Turkey, Iran and Egypt.

The Modern Geopolitics of Saudi Arabia

Politics

SITUATION REPORTS

Russia: Lavrov Reemerges To Distance Moscow From Nuclear Escalation Talk

Guinea: Authorities Inaugurate the Start of Iron Ore Exports From $23B Simandou Mine

EU: Bloc To Weaken Green Rules in Agricultural Subsidy Overhaul

U.S., Israel: U.S. Reportedly Planning Base in Israel To Monitor Ceasefire

Turkey: Prosecutor Seeks 2,000-Year Sentence for Imamoglu in Bid To Bar Him From Presidential Run

Japan, China: Dueling Comments About Taiwan Show Straining Ties

Syria, U.S.: Syria's Interim President Visits the White House

Bolivia: New President Takes Office, Announces Restoration of Ties With U.S.

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