The Americas stretch from the Arctic Circle in Canada to the southern tip of Chile. This geographically, culturally and politically diverse region is home to the United States, a nation whose geography helped it become the foremost economic and military power in the world &mdash; an ascendance aided in part by bringing Mexico and Canada into its sphere of influence. Farther south, the nations of South America are like islands, separated by vast spaces of impenetrable mountains, rivers and jungles. Try though these countries may to integrate more closely, deeper ties such as those that characterize North America will prove elusive.

This geographically, culturally and politically diverse region is home to the United States, a nation whose geography helped it become the foremost economic and military power in the world

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Venezuela's Unraveling

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The U.S. and the Balance of Power

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North America Unrivaled

Commodities: A Cautionary Tale

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How will Australian foreign policy change in the coming years?

Essential Geopolitics: The Future of Australia's Political Landscape

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China

A stock image showing industrial magnet parts.

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Global Trade

China will likely continue to wield export restrictions on rare earth elements and related magnets in response to future U.S. restrictions, sustaining a high risk of supply chain disruptions, particularly for automakers.

In Trade War With U.S., China Finds a Pressure Point With Magnet Restrictions

U.S.-China Relations

National Guard troops stand in front of a government building during a protest in Los Angeles, California, on June 8, 2025. 

Military & Security

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The White House's deployment of National Guard troops to the Los Angeles protests reflects an increasingly aggressive mass deportation effort, and intense pushback against it, that set the stage for more unrest, legal standoffs and economic uncertainty.

By Deploying the National Guard to LA, Trump Doubles Down on His Mass Deportation Efforts

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Israel-Hamas Conflict

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

The Weekly Rundown: A U.S. Tariff Ruling, Israel's Opposition Seeks To Dissolve the Knesset

How will U.S. tariffs impact emerging markets?

Essential Geopolitics: An Update on Global Economics

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U.S. President Donald Trump (right) interacts with Oman Deputy Prime Minister Sayyid Asaad (second from right) as they prepare to pose for photos with leaders during the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Leaders' Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on May 14, 2025.

Energy

Despite Trump's recent sharp words on his predecessor's "forever wars," U.S. trade and energy interests will keep him engaged in the region, though in ways that rely more on economic and diplomatic leverage, as opposed to military campaigns.

Is the Era of U.S. Interventionism in the Middle East Over?

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

U.S. Naval Update Map: June 5, 2025

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The Geopolitics of Trade

Turkey's export strategy necessitates trade partnerships with countries in many different spheres of influence, portending both risks and opportunities as Ankara attempts to maintain its neutral middle-power status.

The Geopolitics of Trade: Turkey's Export Strategy Hinges on Neutrality

Ukraine

Service members of Ukraine's 13th Khartia Brigade load a Vampire drone with food and ammunition supplies to be delivered to the infantry at the frontline on March 7, 2025, in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine. 

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Ukraine's recent string of asymmetric attacks on Russian soil could make Moscow more flexible in negotiations, but it also risks diplomatic blowback that at least temporarily scuttles peace talks.

The Implications of Ukraine's Audacious Attacks on Russia

South Korea

Ukrainian, U.S. and Russian delegates meet for peace talks in Istanbul, Turkey, on May 16, 2025. 

The Weekly Rundown: Ukraine-Russia Talks, Mexico's First-Ever Judicial Elections

Approximately 700 Marines arrived in Los Angeles on June 10 following the Trump administration's June 9 decision to deploy active duty units and mobilize an additional 2,000 members of the National Guard to supplement the approximately 2,000 already in the city, Bloomberg reported on June 10.

U.S.: Marines Arrive in Los Angeles as Anti-ICE Protests Spread

U.S.-China trade talks in London will continue into a second day, following six hours of talks on June 8 that U.S. officials described as "good" and "fruitful," Bloomberg reported on June 9.

U.S., China: Negotiators Extend London Trade Talks Amid Export Control Discussions

A 15-year-old boy shot Colombian right-wing presidential hopeful Sen. Miguel Uribe at a campaign event in Bogota, landing Uribe in intensive care, El Colombiano reported on June 7.

Colombia: Attempted Assassination of Right-Wing Presidential Hopeful To Fuel Polarization, Instability

The U.S. and Chinese trade teams will meet in London on June 9 to discuss trade issues, according to a June 6 post by U.S. President Donald Trump on Truth Social. 

U.S., China: Trade Teams to Meet in London Following Xi-Trump Call

The U.S. State Department sanctioned four International Criminal Court judges for allegedly "targeting" the United States and Israel, including by issuing arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, The Guardian reported on June 5. 

U.S.: State Department Sanctions Four ICC Judges

Japan

Japan's trade team requested that the U.S. team consider reducing tariffs on automobiles in return for (and proportional to) an increase in Japanese vehicle production in the United States, The Asahi Shimbun reported on June 6.

U.S., Japan: Stances Converge on Auto Tariffs, Deal Possible If U.S. Team Unites

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U.S. President Donald Trump signed a ban barring citizens from 12 countries from traveling to the United States, with the order set to take effect on June 9, The New York Times reported on June 4.

U.S.: Trump Administration Issues New Travel Ban

Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone call on June 5 at Trump's request, Chinese state media Xinhua reported the same day. 

U.S., China: Xi, Trump Phone Call Suggests Rare Earths Talks Inbound

Americas

SITUATION REPORTS

U.S.: Marines Arrive in Los Angeles as Anti-ICE Protests Spread

U.S., China: Negotiators Extend London Trade Talks Amid Export Control Discussions

Colombia: Attempted Assassination of Right-Wing Presidential Hopeful To Fuel Polarization, Instability

U.S., China: Trade Teams to Meet in London Following Xi-Trump Call

U.S.: State Department Sanctions Four ICC Judges

U.S., Japan: Stances Converge on Auto Tariffs, Deal Possible If U.S. Team Unites

U.S.: Trump Administration Issues New Travel Ban

U.S., China: Xi, Trump Phone Call Suggests Rare Earths Talks Inbound

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