Security

If negotiations in Vienna are not quickly resumed, tensions between Iran, the U.S. and Israel risk escalating into a direct conflict that only accelerates Tehran’s nuclear development.

The backlash against Raisi less than a year into his presidency reflects Iranians’ thinning patience with their country’s persistently weak economy -- and their leaders’ empty promises to fix it.

The country risks spiraling into widespread unrest as the ongoing fuel crisis pushes already frustrated and struggling Nigerians toward their breaking point.

Yemen may be edging toward a frozen conflict, as the need to keep humanitarian lifelines open push Houthi rebels and government forces to hold off on fighting.

The historic decision will complete the EU's security architecture and consolidate Nordic countries' influence over European military affairs as the war in Ukraine rages on.

China, the U.S., and Australia will need to adapt their traditional engagement with the island nations to secure influence in the strategic maritime region.

The caveated embargo shows Brussels may be reaching a limit in how much more economic pain it can inflict on Moscow without jeopardizing the bloc's own stability.

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