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The United States failed to renew a sanctions waiver allowing Iraq to buy electricity from Iraq, letting the waiver expire, Bloomberg reported on March 8.

Iraq: U.S. Ends Iraq's Waiver To Import Iranian Electricity

Nigeria

Economics

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

South Africa

South Africa's presidency confirmed that the Trump administration had halted the United States' $1 billion participation in South Africa's $13.8 billion Just Energy Transition Plan, or JETP, Engineering News reported on March 6. 

South Africa: Trump Pulls U.S. Out of JETP, Seeks Concessions on Expropriation, Black Empowerment

Syria

Russia

Russia sent Syrian currency printed in Russia to Syria in what was expected to be a sustained continuation of al Assad-era policies, Reuters reported on March 6.

Russia, Syria: Russia Sends Cash, Fuel to Syria in Bid To Keep Military Bases

The United States is discussing a plan under which its allies would inspect tankers at sea carrying Iranian oil as Washington attempts to reduce Iran’s oil exports to zero, Reuters reported on March 6.

U.S., Iran: U.S. Wants Allies To Interdict Tankers Carrying Iranian Oil

Guyana

Venezuela

The U.S. Treasury issued a new license that shortened the timeline for Chevron to exit Venezuela from six months to 30 days, setting April 3 as the new deadline, Bloomberg reported on March 4.

U.S., Venezuela: Chevron To Accelerate Exit From Venezuela Amid Stricter U.S. Approach to Caracas

Algeria

Kuwait

Oman

Saudi Arabia

United Arab Emirates

Kazakhstan

The eight OPEC+ countries participating in 2.2 million barrels per days of voluntary oil productions cuts -- Algeria, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Oman, Russia, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates -- agreed to continue with their previously announced plans to begin unwinding their voluntary product cuts between April 1, 2025, and September 2026, OPEC said in a statement on March 3.

Global: Eight OPEC+ Members Agree To Phase Out Voluntary Production Cuts Starting in April

Guyana's President Irfaan Ali on March 1 criticized Venezuela after one of its vessels entered Guyanese waters and approached an oil and gas facility, El Pais reported on March 2.

Venezuela, Guyana: Territorial Dispute Resumes, Likely Over U.S. Licence Suspension

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Below are our latest and most relevant energy analyses.

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Nigeria: Obstacles to Prosperity

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Assessments

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

Canada

Mexico

China

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

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

Egypt

Israel

Libya

Palestinian Territories

Tunisia

Egyptians protest in front of the Rafah border crossing, rejecting the proposed displacement of Palestinians in Gaza to Egypt and Jordan, on Jan. 31, 2025. 

Israel-Hamas Conflict

Pro-Palestinian protests will persist regionwide amid allegations of Israeli ceasefire violations, but Morocco and Egypt will avoid taking action that could jeopardize their access to Israeli weapons and energy.

How Will North African Governments Respond to Ardent Pro-Palestinian Sentiment?

Germany

CDU leader Friedrich Merz (left) and the party's secretary general, Carsten Linnemann, hold a post-election press conference in Berlin, Germany, on Feb. 24, 2025. 

Environment, Science & Technology

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Germany's new government will likely be more stable than its predecessor, enabling the CDU/CSU to pursue economic stimulus and a more assertive foreign policy.

German Election Results Position the Center-Right To Retake the Helm

Global Elections

India

Pakistan

The Geopolitics of Water

South Asia's rising demand for water resources will exacerbate disputes over key waterways, particularly the Brahmaputra and Indus rivers.

The Geopolitics of Water: Regional Rivals Compete for South Asia's Rivers

U.S. President Donald Trump holds up an executive order after signing it during an indoor inauguration parade at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C, on Jan. 20, 2025.

While some will face legal challenges, Trump's initial orders on immigration, trade, energy and climate issues lay the groundwork for his ambitious agenda.

What To Make of Trump's Day 1 Executive Orders

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On Geopolitics

Ukraine

A compressor gas station of the Yamal–Europe pipeline is seen on Feb. 19, 2022, in Wloclawek, Poland. 

The expiration of the Russia-Ukraine transit deal underscores Europe's ongoing efforts to sever its reliance on Russian resources, with far-reaching implications for energy markets and geopolitics in the region and beyond. 

The End of Russian Gas via Ukraine Cements Europe's New Energy Landscape

Angola

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Kenya

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Brazil

Ecuador

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Qatar

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Yemen

Taiwan

Belarus

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Cyber

RANE's Top 10 Risks for 2025 highlights high-impact, low-probability risks and trends from the annual forecast presented in more extreme terms.

RANE's Top 10 Risks for 2025

Snapshots

Moldova

This picture taken on Sept. 2, 2014, shows equipment from the border release and compressor station of the gas pipeline from Ukraine in Veke Kapusany, eastern Slovakia. 

Russia is hoping to weaken Moldova's pro-European government by inducing a destabilizing energy crisis in the winter. But if this plan fails, it could further undermine Russian influence in the country.

To Keep Its Hold on Moldova, Russia Gambles on a Gas Cut-Off

Bolivia

Poland

A natural gas distribution hub is seen near Vienna, Austria, on Nov. 16, 2024.

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

The Weekly Rundown: Poland Assumes the EU Presidency, Russia-Ukraine Gas Transit Deal Expires

Cargo containers painted with Chinese and U.S. flags. Trade disruptions, shifting military conflicts and domestic political turbulence will shape global affairs in 2025.

Social Issues

Trade disruptions, shifting military conflicts and domestic political turbulence will shape global affairs in 2025.

2025 Annual Forecast: A Global Overview

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U.S.-Iran Relations

Energy

SITUATION REPORTS

Iraq: U.S. Ends Iraq's Waiver To Import Iranian Electricity

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

South Africa: Trump Pulls U.S. Out of JETP, Seeks Concessions on Expropriation, Black Empowerment

Russia, Syria: Russia Sends Cash, Fuel to Syria in Bid To Keep Military Bases

U.S., Iran: U.S. Wants Allies To Interdict Tankers Carrying Iranian Oil

U.S., Venezuela: Chevron To Accelerate Exit From Venezuela Amid Stricter U.S. Approach to Caracas

Global: Eight OPEC+ Members Agree To Phase Out Voluntary Production Cuts Starting in April

Venezuela, Guyana: Territorial Dispute Resumes, Likely Over U.S. Licence Suspension

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