Egypt

Economics

Egyptian Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk announced that Egypt had successfully completed the fourth review of its $8 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan program, and as such, the IMF will disburse $1.2 billion of the loan within days, Egypt Today reported March 11.

Egypt: IMF Approves Egypt's Fourth Loan Review, Set to Disburse $1.2 Billion 

Canada

China

Politics

China's commerce ministry announced 100% tariffs on $1 billion worth of imports of Canadian rapeseed (canola) oil, oil cakes and peas, and a 25% tariff on $1.6 billion of Canadian pork and aquatic products, effective March 20, The New York Times reported on March 8.

China, Canada: Beijing's New Tariffs Meant To Deter Ottawa From Trade War

South Africa

The center-left African National Congress party, or ANC, and center-right Democratic Alliance party, or DA, have not reached an agreement regarding South Africa's 2025 budget less than two days before Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is due to present it to parliament, News24 reported on March 10. 

South Africa: Budget Standoff Between ANC and DA Continues

Nigeria

Energy

Military & Security

The Niger Delta Rescue Movement, or NDRM, threatened to attack oil production facilities in the southeastern Rivers state if Nigeria's federal government complied with a Feb. 28 Supreme Court ruling freezing all federal funding to the state until a new budget is presented to the regional parliament, Vanguard News reported on March 6.

Nigeria: Militants Threaten Attacks on Oil Infrastructure Amid Political Crisis in Rivers State

United States

Europe

Ukraine

Russia

At the conclusion of a special summit in Brussels, 26 EU leaders endorsed a declaration supporting Ukraine, setting red lines for peace talks, backing Kyiv's EU accession and committing to future military aid -- though without a specific target, Politico reported on March 7.

EU, Ukraine: EU Backs Ukraine Without Hungary, Stalls on More Aid

Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said her administration would review tariffs on Chinese shipments, mentioning the negative impacts imported goods from China have on the country's textile and shoe industries, Bloomberg reported on March 6.

Mexico, China: Tariff Review on Chinese Goods Shows Mexico's Alignment With U.S. Amid Tariff Threats

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on March 6 pausing 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods that comply with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement until April 2, although the 10% tariff on Canadian energy will remain in place, Bloomberg reported the same day.

U.S.: Trump Signs Order Pausing Tariffs on Some Canadian and Mexican Goods

Cambodia

Japan

Cambodia is signaling openness to naval port calls by the United States and U.S. allies at the Chinese-built Ream Naval Base, where Japan’s navy is set to make a port call in April, The Washington Post reported March 6.

Cambodia: Upcoming Japanese Port Call Could Signal Shifting Strategy

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Venezuela

The Peace Monument sculpture is seen in front of the PDVSA headquarters in Caracas, Venezuela, on Dec. 2, 2022. 

The return of stricter U.S. sanctions will harm Venezuela's oil and gas industry, undermine its economy and fuel migration, but is unlikely to weaken President Maduro's hold on power in the short to medium term.

What Trump's Policy Shifts Mean for Venezuela

Global Trade

Trump's trade and tariff policies will create new challenges for manufacturers seeking to move their operations closer to the U.S., but broader global dynamics will likely prevent a reversal in nearshoring trends. 

The Geopolitics of Trade: Rising Threats to Nearshoring in the Americas

Saudi Arabia

South Korea

India

Canadian flags are seen outside a building in Ottawa. 

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

The Weekly Rundown: Canada's Ruling Liberals Pick a New Leader, India and the EU Hold Trade Talks 

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How might U.S. President Donald Trump's economic policy affect emerging and developing markets?

Essential Geopolitics: The Outlook for Emerging Markets

Algeria

Morocco

France

France's President Emmanuel Macron (L) meets with Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune (R) at the Borgo Egnazia resort on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Savelletri, Italy, on June 13, 2024. 

A migration dispute between France and Algeria will likely lead to sanctions, trade restrictions and frozen energy deals amid broader disagreements over Western Sahara.


Divisions Between France and Algeria Deepen Over Migration Dispute

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Germany

A German flag flies above the Reichstag, the building that houses the Bundestag, on July 23, 2022, in Berlin. 

If approved, the constitutional reforms and unprecedented fiscal stimulus would unlock massive military spending and revitalize the German economy. 

German Parties Propose a Historic Overhaul of Spending, Defense Policies

The risk of significant unrest in China persists following the 2022 White Paper protests driven by continuing poor economic prospects.

The Lingering Risk of Protests in China

U.S. policy shifts under Trump and China's ongoing economic malaise will leave highly indebted, low-income countries at greater risk of financial and political distress over the next year.

U.S. and Chinese Economic Uncertainty Worsen the Global Macro Environment

Brunei Darussalam

Timor-Leste

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

Myanmar

Philippines

Singapore

Thailand

Vietnam

The flags of the countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, are seen on display.

Malaysia's chairmanship will be pivotal in navigating security risks as well as those from U.S. trade restrictions, potential Chinese economic coercion, and supply chain realignments that threaten ASEAN's cohesion and strategic autonomy.

Previewing Malaysia's 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship

U.S.-China Relations

Israel

Palestinian Territories

A truck drives toward the Canada-U.S. border crossing in Blackpool, Canada, on Feb. 2, 2025.

Israel-Hamas Conflict

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

The Weekly Rundown: An EU Summit on Ukraine, U.S. Tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China

Chinese President Xi Jinping (center) and other senior leaders applaud at the closing session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, or CPPCC, on March 10, 2024, in Beijing, China. 

The annual legislative conference will reveal more details on how China plans to support its sluggish economy and protect it from Western restrictions, though major stimulus measures remain unlikely.

China's 'Two Sessions' Meeting Will Shed Light on Economic Support, Trade Resilience Plans

Chile

Chile's President Gabriel Boric speaks during the "Palestinian Christmas: From Bethlehem to Chile, a light of hope" ceremony in Santiago on Dec. 17, 2024.

During his last year in office, Chilean President Gabriel Boric will moderate his economic policy and bolster security to unify his coalition and reflect voters' changing priorities.

In Chile, What To Expect From Boric's Last Year in Office

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Egypt: IMF Approves Egypt's Fourth Loan Review, Set to Disburse $1.2 Billion

China, Canada: Beijing's New Tariffs Meant To Deter Ottawa From Trade War

South Africa: Budget Standoff Between ANC and DA Continues

Nigeria: Militants Threaten Attacks on Oil Infrastructure Amid Political Crisis in Rivers State

EU, Ukraine: EU Backs Ukraine Without Hungary, Stalls on More Aid

Mexico, China: Tariff Review on Chinese Goods Shows Mexico's Alignment With U.S. Amid Tariff Threats

U.S.: Trump Signs Order Pausing Tariffs on Some Canadian and Mexican Goods

Cambodia: Upcoming Japanese Port Call Could Signal Shifting Strategy

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