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Russia-Ukraine Conflict

According to a U.S.-Ukraine joint statement, Ukraine is prepared to accept a U.S. proposal to enact an immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire with Russia that can be extended following all parties' mutual agreement, Reuters reported on March 11.

Ukraine, U.S.: Washington and Kyiv Propose 30-day Ceasefire to Russia, Resume Paused Cooperation

Israel

Lebanon

Israel and Lebanon agreed to begin negotiations over their land border dispute, Axios reported on March 11.

Israel, Lebanon: Israel and Lebanon Agree to Border Negotiations

China

Philippines

Interpol arrested former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte at Manila's international airport upon his return from Hong Kong, The Manila Times reported on March 11.

Philippines: Former President Rodrigo Duterte Arrested for Crimes Against Humanity

Portugal

Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro's center-right minority government faces imminent collapse in a confidence vote it is set to lose on March 11, with center-left and right-wing opposition parties having already pledged to vote against the government, Reuters reported the same day.

Portugal: Center-Right Minority Government Set To Lose Confidence Vote

Mozambique

Venancio Mondlane, Mozambique's opposition leader and former presidential candidate, appeared at the attorney general's office in Maputo, Club of Mozambique reported on March 11.

Mozambique: Mondlane Remains in Mozambique, Appears at Attorney General's Office

South Sudan

Sudan

Uganda

Ugandan military chief Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba said Uganda has deployed special forces to South Sudan's capital, Juba, since March 8, Reuters reported on March 11.

South Sudan: Uganda Reportedly Deploys Special Forces in Juba as Civil War Looms 

Syria

The U.S.-backed, Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, or SDF, agreed to a ceasefire with the interim government and to integrate into the country's state institutions, Reuters reported on March 10, citing a Syrian presidential statement.

Syria: SDF Reaches Ceasefire, Integration Deal With Damascus

Malaysia

Thailand

Two separate attacks in Thailand's restive southern provinces killed five and wounded 13 others, Agence France-Presse reported on March 8. 

Thailand: Dual Attacks in Deep South Deadliest Since 2019

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

Economics

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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

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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

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Romania

Supporters of the far-right Romanian politician Calin Georgescu take part in an anti-government protest in Bucharest on March 1, 2025. 

Georgescu's disqualification will worsen Romania's increasingly polarized political climate, heightening the risk of violent protests and strengthening alternative far-right candidates in the May election rerun.

Romania's Political Crisis Worsens After Far-Right Candidate Barred From Presidential Rerun

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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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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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On Geopolitics

A digital map illustration of Russia.

The White House believes that restoring ties with Moscow will help it negotiate a ceasefire in Ukraine and, more importantly, undermine Russia-China relations in the long run. But numerous potential pitfalls mean this approach is unlikely to pay off.

The Rationale and Risks of Trump's Push to Reengage With Russia

U.S.-China Relations

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

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Timor-Leste

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Laos

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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

United Kingdom

Ukrainian flags are flown alongside EU flags outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on Feb. 24, 2025, for the third anniversary of Russia'’s large-scale invasion.

Amid the prospect of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, European leaders are mulling putting boots on the ground in Ukraine to help deter Russian aggression, which could take several forms, each varying in effectiveness and feasibility.

Weighing the Options for a European Deployment in Ukraine

Palestinian Territories

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

Israel-Hamas 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

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SITUATION REPORTS

Ukraine, U.S.: Washington and Kyiv Propose 30-day Ceasefire to Russia, Resume Paused Cooperation

Israel, Lebanon: Israel and Lebanon Agree to Border Negotiations

Philippines: Former President Rodrigo Duterte Arrested for Crimes Against Humanity

Portugal: Center-Right Minority Government Set To Lose Confidence Vote

Mozambique: Mondlane Remains in Mozambique, Appears at Attorney General's Office

South Sudan: Uganda Reportedly Deploys Special Forces in Juba as Civil War Looms

Syria: SDF Reaches Ceasefire, Integration Deal With Damascus

Thailand: Dual Attacks in Deep South Deadliest Since 2019

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