What to Make of China's Military Drills Near Taiwan

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

China is using its live-fire drills over Taiwan to threaten an unofficial blockade on the region's ports if the United States, Japan and Taiwan continue to contravene Beijing's sovereignty claims.

Stay informed about the significant meetings and events RANE analysts are tracking.

Pundits expected Russia's invasion to end within months. But RANE's Eurasia analyst thinks the conflict could last for years.

This map shows the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups and Amphibious Ready Groups.

Just months after losing a no-confidence vote, Khan's party is seeing a surge in popularity, which could bode ill for his successor's government and its recently-inked IMF deal.

While unlikely to significantly degrade al Qaeda's regional affiliates in the near term, the strike may produce a long-term shift in its strategy depending on al-Zawahiri's successor.

Beijing's first foray into debt restructuring under the G-20 framework will offer insight into China's potential position in other African countries' creditor talks.

The fallout from the ongoing conflict is depleting Cairo's reserves by making imports more expensive, dampening tourism rates and spooking foreign investors.