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China's Ministry of State Security published regulations that lay out a system of rewards of 10,000-100,000 yuan ($1,500-15,000) or more for citizens who help "prevent, suppress, and punish" acts that endanger national security, Reuters reported June 7.

China: State Security Will Reward Citizens for Tipping Off 'National Security' Threats

Security

Mozambique

Energy

One of TotalEnergies' subcontractors, South Africa-based construction company Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO), is reportedly returning to a liquified natural gas project in northern Mozambique's Afungi peninsula in Cabo Delgado province, Africa Intelligence reported June 7.

Mozambique: TotalEnergies' Subcontractor Reportedly Returning to Mozambique LNG Site

Syria

Turkey

The Turkey-backed rebel Syrian National Army warned that new Russian, Iranian and Syrian forces have gathered near locations in Syria that Turkey has threatened to invade, Reuters reported June 7.

Turkey, Syria: Syrian Rebels Warn That Forces Are Deploying to Block Turkish Offensive

The Syrian Civil War

Turkey's Resurgence

United States

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Coping With a Nuclear North Korea

North Korea launched eight short-range ballistic missiles from various parts of the country into the East Sea between the Korean peninsula and Japan, Reuters reported June 5.

North Korea: Pyongyang and Seoul Each Conduct Eight Ballistic Missile Tests

Pakistan

Economics

Pakistan: A Military With a Country

Pakistan's government raised fuel prices by 30 rupees ($0.15) per liter, Dawn reported June 2.

Pakistan: Another Fuel Rate Hike May Lead to IMF Bailout, Social Unrest

Afghanistan

Environment, Science & Technology

The Taliban has started more strictly enforcing its April ban on opium poppy cultivation in Afghanistan and claims to be discussing alternative crops with other countries, AP reported June 2.

Afghanistan: Taliban Begins Stricter Enforcement of Opium Poppy Ban

Agriculture

A number of Chinese cities are reducing the frequency of their COVID-19 testing requirements from every 24 or 48 hours to every 72 hours due to funding shortages,  Trivium China reported June 2.

China: Local Barriers to Mass Testing Raise Risks of Sudden Lockdowns

COVID-19

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Uganda

Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo extended Operation Shujaa, the joint military offensive launched in late 2021 to combat the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebel group in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Reuters reported June 1.

Congo, Uganda: Operation Shujaa Extended in Eastern Congo

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Sri Lanka

Opposition activists outside Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe's private residence on June 22, 2022, in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Social Issues

By focusing on an immediate demand to force out an unpopular government, protesters could be setting themselves on an uncertain and potentially dangerous new course.

Why What Happens Next in Sri Lanka May Be More Dangerous

Assessments

Iran

Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), shows journalists one of the cameras used to monitor Iran’s nuclear activity during a press conference in Vienna on June 9, 2022, after Tehran announced it was turning off 27 such cameras. 

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.

Iran Leaves Nuclear Talks on Life Support by Disconnecting U.N. Surveillance Cameras

U.S.-Iran Relations

A pedestrian walks past a mural depicting the Iranian national flag in Tehran, Iran. 

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.

What the Protests in Iran Mean for Its President and Nuclear Talks

Iran's Arc of Influence

Nigeria

A line of cars seeking to fill up at a gas station extends down a four-lane road in Lagos, Nigeria, on Feb. 9, 2022. 

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

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

In Nigeria, Gas Shortages Add Fuel to the Fire

Snapshots

Yemen

Supporters of Yemen's Houthi rebels take part in a rally in Sanaa on June 3, 2022, a day after the country's warring parties agreed to renew a two-month truce.

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.

In Yemen, a Renewed Cease-Fire Reflects Warring Parties’ Changing Priorities

Denmark

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen speaks to journalists in Copenhagen on June 1, 2022, after the initial results of a historic referendum on Denmark's EU defense opt-out were announced.

European Disintegration

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.

The Significance of Denmark Ending Its EU Defense Opt-Out

EU: Regional Blocs

Divided EU Foreign Policies

On Geopolitics

United Arab Emirates

The UAE's newly-elected president, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, looks on during a meeting in Abu Dhabi on May 15, 2022. 

Broken Contracts in the Middle East

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed "MbZ" Al Nahyan could rule over the country for the next 25 years, giving him plenty of time to impress his vision for the future on both the UAE and the wider region.

The UAE Enters a New Era Under President MbZ

Australia

Federated States of Micronesia

Fiji

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Nauru

New Zealand

Papua New Guinea

Solomon Islands

Tonga

Tuvalu

Vanuatu

Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (left) and Fiji's prime minister Frank Bainimarama attend a joint press conference in Fiji's capital of Suva on May 30, 2022.

The U.S. and the Balance of Power

Asia-Pacific: Among Great Powers

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 Pacific Islands Emerge as the Next Theater for Great Power Competition 

Russia

European Council president Charles Michel talks with the press on May 30, 2022, after arriving in Brussels, Belgium, for a special EU meeting focused on the war in Ukraine and sanctions against Russia. 

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.

The EU Has Finally Approved Its Ban on Russian Oil. What Now?

Supply Chains

Guidance

Colombia

Ukraine

A volunteer slides a flyer into a house in Medellin, Colombia, supporting left-wing presidential candidate Gustavo Petro on May 27, 2022. 

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

The Weekly Rundown: U.S. Authorizes More Weapons for Ukraine, Colombia's Presidential Election Begins

Centrist candidate Federico Gutierrez (right) speaks next to left-wing candidate Gustavo Petro (left) in Bogota on May 23, 2022, during the last presidential debate before Colombians begin casting ballots to elect their next leader. 

Whoever wins the upcoming vote will be tasked with mitigating widespread calls for systemic change, including transitioning to clean energy and enacting complex tax reforms. 

The Challenges Facing Colombia's Next President

Security Challenges in Latin America

Environmental Issues

Costa Rica

A guard stands next to a Costa Rican flag during the inauguration ceremony of the country’s new president Rodrigo Chaves in San Jose on May 8, 2022.

The ongoing situation in Costa Rica points to a future where threat actors' ability to coerce entire nation-states is just as concerning as their ability to destroy critical infrastructure.

When a Country Is Held Hostage: What to Make of Costa Rica's Ransomware Attack

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China: State Security Will Reward Citizens for Tipping Off 'National Security' Threats

Mozambique: TotalEnergies' Subcontractor Reportedly Returning to Mozambique LNG Site

Turkey, Syria: Syrian Rebels Warn That Forces Are Deploying to Block Turkish Offensive

North Korea: Pyongyang and Seoul Each Conduct Eight Ballistic Missile Tests

Pakistan: Another Fuel Rate Hike May Lead to IMF Bailout, Social Unrest

Afghanistan: Taliban Begins Stricter Enforcement of Opium Poppy Ban

China: Local Barriers to Mass Testing Raise Risks of Sudden Lockdowns

Congo, Uganda: Operation Shujaa Extended in Eastern Congo

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