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

Colombian Peace Process

Security Challenges in Latin America

Tracking U.S. Naval Power

The U.S. and the Balance of Power

The Importance of Mexico

North America Unrivaled

Commodities: A Cautionary Tale

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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during a press conference at the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 7, 2025. 

Economics

Global Trade

Politics

While most of Brazil's main exports are exempt, the additional U.S. tariffs -- along with Brazil's impending economic retaliation and the likely arrest of former President Bolsonaro -- will further strain bilateral ties.

The Implications of Trump's New Tariffs on Brazil

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China

Taiwan

A voter leaves a booth during voting for the recall election at a polling station in Taipei, Taiwan, on July 26, 2025. 

Military & Security

Its victory in the recall votes will embolden the opposition KMT to press on with controversial reforms and defense spending cuts, but it will also help prevent a near-term escalation of cross-strait tensions.

A Failed Recall Emboldens Taiwan's Opposition

Europe

The EU flag is seen on stacked cargo containers.

The framework deal avoids an escalation of tit-for-tat tariffs that would have strained both economies, but various unresolved issues could still reignite transatlantic trade tensions in the future.

New U.S.-EU Deal Averts Full-Blown Trade War -- For Now

Cambodia

Japan

South Korea

Thailand

A Cambodian soldier stands on a truck with a rocket launcher in Cambodia's Oddar Meanchey province, which borders Thailand, on July 25, 2025. 

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

The Weekly Rundown: U.S. Tariff Deadline Passes, Thai-Cambodian Border Tensions Persist

U.S.-China Relations

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

U.S. Naval Update Map: July 24, 2025

A photo taken on Feb. 21, 2025, shows Subaru vehicles bound for shipment at a port in Yokohama, Japan. 

The deal is a win for Japan's economy and its ruling party, but it may hasten Prime Minister Ishiba's exit. It will also help South Korea and Taiwan secure their own U.S. trade deals.

U.S. Trade Deal Is a Mixed Victory for Japan, a Template for Regional Partners

Egypt

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly (center right) meets with Chinese Premier Li Qiang (center left) in Cairo on July 10, 2025.

In the coming years, Egypt will deepen its economic ties with China via increased trade and investment, while simultaneously maintaining its military alliance with the U.S. to address regional security concerns.

Egypt Navigates Its Needs for Chinese Investment and U.S. Military Support

A worker positions a robotic underwater vehicle that can be remotely operated to harvest mineral deposits in the deep ocean, after conducting tests in a lake in Collingwood, Ontario, on May 1, 2025.

Environment, Science & Technology

Recent U.S. actions will likely accelerate commercial seabed mining operations in certain resource-rich waters around the world, despite international regulatory hurdles and ongoing environmental concerns.

Deep-Sea Mining: Opportunities, Risks and the Path to Commercial Extraction

South Africa

Philippines

 The European Union and China will hold a high-level leaders' summit July 24 in Beijing, marking the 50th anniversary of Chinese-EU diplomatic relations.

The Weekly Rundown: An EU-China Summit, South Africa's Budget Vote

Euro banknotes lie atop U.S. dollar banknotes.

The dollar's depreciation against the euro will likely persist due to U.S. trade and fiscal policy uncertainty, which will hurt European exports but also reduce the risk of destabilizing U.S. financial policies.

Making Sense of Dollar Weakness and Euro Strength

India

In a post on Truth Social, U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on India beginning Aug. 1, and he indicated that an additional penalty could follow due to India's defense and energy purchases from Russia, the Financial Times reported on July 30.

U.S., India: Trump Announces 25% U.S. Tariff on Indian Goods Starting Aug. 1

Cyber

Google's Project Zero will alter its vulnerability disclosure policy to publicly announce flaws in companies' hardware and software products within a week of privately reporting them to vendors, according to a company blog post published on July 29.

Cyberspace: Google's Project Zero Accelerates Vulnerability Disclosure Timeline

Somalia

Israel

Palestinian Territories

Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland offered the United States access to a military base in its territory as well as critical mineral deals in exchange for recognition of its independence, Bloomberg reported on July 30. 

Somalia, U.S.: Somaliland Offers Access to Military Base, Mineral Deals in Return for U.S. Recognition

Energy

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a proposal on July 29 to repeal the 2009 "endangerment finding" that six greenhouse gases threatened public health and needed to be regulated.

U.S.: EPA Unveils Proposal To Repeal 2009 Endangerment Finding

At a summit with U.S. officials in Sweden, China's top trade negotiator said China and the United States had agreed to extend their 90-day tariff exemption period -- due to expire on Aug. 12 -- though he did not say by how long, Reuters reported on July 29. 

U.S., China: Sweden Talks Yield Extended Tariff Relief

Palau

The United States is upgrading key maritime infrastructure in the Pacific island nation of Palau, with which it has a Compact of Free Association, The Washington Post reported on July 29. 

Palau, U.S.: Washington Beefing Up Maritime Infrastructure in Pacific Islands

Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it was considering restricting the sale of semiconductors to South Africa after the South African government unilaterally renamed the island's two representative offices in Cape Town and Johannesburg as "Taipen Commercial Offices," Focus Taiwan reported on July 29.

South Africa: Taiwan Mulls Semiconductor Restrictions Amid Renaming of Diplomatic Missions

A Colombian district judge convicted former President Alvaro Uribe of procedural fraud and bribery in a witness-tampering case related to his potential links to paramilitaries, El Colombiano reported on July 28.

Colombia: Former President's Conviction To Fuel Polarization and Risk Deterioration of U.S. Ties 

Americas

SITUATION REPORTS

U.S., India: Trump Announces 25% U.S. Tariff on Indian Goods Starting Aug. 1

Cyberspace: Google's Project Zero Accelerates Vulnerability Disclosure Timeline

Somalia, U.S.: Somaliland Offers Access to Military Base, Mineral Deals in Return for U.S. Recognition

U.S.: EPA Unveils Proposal To Repeal 2009 Endangerment Finding

U.S., China: Sweden Talks Yield Extended Tariff Relief

Palau, U.S.: Washington Beefing Up Maritime Infrastructure in Pacific Islands

South Africa: Taiwan Mulls Semiconductor Restrictions Amid Renaming of Diplomatic Missions

Colombia: Former President's Conviction To Fuel Polarization and Risk Deterioration of U.S. Ties

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