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Newly elected German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron pledged to revive Franco-German cooperation to bolster Europe's security, economic resilience and global competitiveness in a joint article published by Le Figaro on May 7, just hours ahead of a bilateral meeting in Paris.

Germany, France: Merz and Macron Pledge To Revive Franco-German Engine

Eritrea

Ethiopia

The leader of Tigray's interim regional administration, Tadesse Werede, said that around 40% of Tigrayan territory remained under the control of "invaders" and that his administration would prioritize restoring the region's territorial integrity and ensure the return of internally displaced people, Addis Standard reported on May 6. 

Ethiopia: Tigray Regional Leader Vows To Restore Territorial Integrity

Argentina

Brazil

United States

Venezuela

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on social media that five Venezuelan opposition members have been successfully rescued from Argentina's embassy in Caracas after 412 days, Reuters reported May 6. 

U.S., Venezuela: Rescue of Opposition Members from Argentinian Embassy in Caracas Underscores U.S. Opposition to Venezuela

Libya

The United States may begin deporting migrants to Libya the week of May 5, soon after an April 29 meeting between U.S. officials and Saddam Hifter, a powerful son of Libyan National Army commander and eastern Government of National Stability supporter Khalifa Hifter, Reuters reported on May 6.

Libya, U.S.: Washington May Soon Begin Sending Migrants to Libya 

Israel

Syria

Israel and Syria established a back channel not long after provisional Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa visited the United Arab Emirates in April, with the talks focusing on security matters but not directly touching on Israel's current occupation of and military campaign in Syria, Reuters reported on May 7.

Syria, Israel: Back Channel Security Talks May Improve Relations Over Time

Tanzania

United Arab Emirates

Deputy President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan signed several agreements with Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries, The Chanzo reported May 6.

Tanzania: Government Expands Cooperation With UAE on Healthcare, Mining and Trade

India

Following three years of intermittent negotiations, the United Kingdom and India finalized a free trade agreement that aims to boost bilateral trade by an additional $34 billion by 2040 through expanded market access and reduced trade barriers, Reuters reported on May 6.

India, U.K.: Governments Finalize Free Trade Agreement

Peru

The Peruvian government suspended all mining activities in the northern district of Pataz for 30 days after illegal miners kidnapped and killed 13 gold mining workers, Reuters reported May 5. 

Peru: Illegal Mining Violence to Add Further Pressure on the Government Despite Security Measures

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

Below are our latest and most relevant politics analyses.

Sub-Saharan Africa

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Eurasia

Middle East and North Africa

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The Post-Apartheid Era Ends

Venezuela's Unraveling

The Saudi Survival Strategy

The Kurdish Struggle

Israel's Survival Strategy

Turkey's Resurgence

EU: Regional Blocs

Divided EU Foreign Policies

Brexit

Old Leaders in a New Africa

The U.S. and the Balance of Power

The Pulse of Political Islam

Broken Contracts in the Middle East

Russia's Internal Struggle

China in Transition

Southeast Asia: Burdened by Consensus

India's Own Worst Enemy

Pakistan: A Military With a Country

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Ukraine

Russia

The allure of implementing a sphere of influence model is more likely to disappoint those who may argue that it would create more stability and security.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

The Temptations of a Sphere-of-Influence Model of International Relations

Assessments

Australia

After winning the general election, Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese waves as he arrives onstage at the Labor Party election night event in Sydney on May 3, 2025. 

The Labor Party's sweeping victory in Australia will strengthen Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's ability to increase public spending and bolster ties with foreign partners.

Albanese Returns Stronger Than Ever Following Australia's General Election

Palestinian Territories

Israeli soldiers conduct a raid in the West Bank on March 19, 2025. 

Israel-Hamas Conflict

Israel's newly approved plan to expand its offensive against Hamas will invite more Houthi attacks on its territory, worsen Gaza's humanitarian crisis, and fuel backlash both at home and abroad. 

To Break Hamas, Israel Prepares to Reoccupy Gaza

Snapshots

Romania

Presidential candidate George Simion is shown on a screen addressing his supporters at the campaign headquarters of their candidate after polls closed on May 4, 2025 in Bucharest, Romania.

Far-right candidate George Simion's first-round win in Romania's presidential race highlights rising anti-establishment sentiment and uncertainty over the country's political and Western trajectory ahead of a tense May 18 runoff.

Romania Faces Turmoil After Far-Right Win in Presidential First Round

Canada

Singapore

Poland

Pakistan

Indian and Pakistani border forces at the Wagah border post separating their countries April 25 near Amritsar, India.

Global Trade

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 Likely Indian Attack on Pakistan, Romania's Presidential Election Rerun

Supporters of Singapore's ruling People's Action Party attend an election rally on May 1, 2025. 

While the ruling party is set to extend its 60-year rule, a weaker mandate could impede its ability to navigate economic headwinds and rising public demands for policy reform.

Previewing Singapore's Election

Global Elections

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Burkina Faso

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Gabon

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Mali

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Niger

Nigeria

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Senegal

Togo

Algeria

Morocco

A Gabonese brigade participates in a training exercise as part of a military program linked to the Franco-Gabonese partnership at the French military base Camp de Gaulle in Libreville on March 19, 2025. 

France's reduced influence in Africa will create space for local and foreign actors to take on greater leadership roles, but their inability to fill the security vacuum left by France's withdrawal would threaten to destabilize the region.

France, Africa and the Future, Part 2: The Age of Multi-Alignment 

Drag-line excavator mines rare earth materials on Ukrainian soil on Feb. 25, 2025, in the Zhytomyr region of Ukraine. 

A new U.S.-Ukraine economic deal offers Washington a long-term stake in Ukraine's critical resources -- and a potential lever in ceasefire diplomacy.

New Strategic Pact Gives U.S. Stake in Ukraine's Economic Future

A picture released on July 12, 1963, of then-French President Gen. Charles de Gaulle (2L) and Jacques Foccart (L) greeting African, Malagasy and French overseas territories veterans arriving in Paris for French Bastille Day celebrations.

After decades of cultivating tight-knit relationships with francophone African countries, France has effectively ended its forward military presence in West and Central Africa amid shifting political dynamics in both regions, which will weaken its influence on the continent but enable Paris to reallocate resources towards Europe's security.

France, Africa and the Future, Part 1: A New Balance of Power 

Canadian Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader Mark Carney speaks to his supporters in Ottawa, Canada, on April 29, 2025, after winning the country’s early general elections. 

Canada's newly elected Liberal government, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, is poised to tackle an economic slowdown with tax cuts, domestic industry protection, and closer ties to Europe despite falling just short of a parliamentary majority.

Liberals Win Canada Election, but Minority Government Will Complicate Legislation

Iran

Saudi Arabia

A woman walks by anti-U.S. murals on the walls of the former U.S. embassy in downtown Tehran, Iran, on April 11, 2025. 

The U.S. will likely have to allow some Iranian uranium enrichment to ink a nuclear deal, likely resulting in Saudi Arabia seeking similar provisions for its own civilian nuclear program.

With Iran and Saudi Arabia, the U.S. Faces a Uranium Enrichment Dilemma

U.S.-Iran Relations

Italy

Indian soldiers stand guard atop their vehicle in Srinagar, India, on April 23, 2025, following a deadly militant attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir.

The Weekly Rundown: Escalating Pakistan-India Tensions, Canadian Elections and Pope Francis' Funeral

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SITUATION REPORTS

Germany, France: Merz and Macron Pledge To Revive Franco-German Engine

Ethiopia: Tigray Regional Leader Vows To Restore Territorial Integrity

U.S., Venezuela: Rescue of Opposition Members from Argentinian Embassy in Caracas Underscores U.S. Opposition to Venezuela

Libya, U.S.: Washington May Soon Begin Sending Migrants to Libya

Syria, Israel: Back Channel Security Talks May Improve Relations Over Time

Tanzania: Government Expands Cooperation With UAE on Healthcare, Mining and Trade

India, U.K.: Governments Finalize Free Trade Agreement

Peru: Illegal Mining Violence to Add Further Pressure on the Government Despite Security Measures

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