United States

Palestinian Territories

Indonesia

Economics

Military & Security

Politics

Indonesia rejected a $1 billion fee to secure a permanent seat on the U.S.-led Board of Peace while reiterating its willingness to contribute troops to a peacekeeping mission in Gaza, AFP reported on March 23.

Indonesia, U.S.: Jakarta Reject $1B Board of Peace Fee, Leaves Open Trade Deal Withdrawal

Germany

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democratic Union secured just over 30% of the vote in the Rhineland-Palatinate state election, projecting a win that ends the co-ruling Social Democrats' 35-year governance of the state, Reuters reported on March 23. 

Germany: Merz's CDU Win in Rhineland-Palatinate Heightens Pressure on SPD and Federal Coalition

Iran

United Kingdom

Energy

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to consider "every available" measure to cushion the United Kingdom from the impact of the Middle East conflict ahead of an emergency Cabinet meeting he convened for March 23 to address the economic consequences of the escalating war in Iran and energy market disruptions stemming from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported the same day.

U.K.: Starmer Calls Emergency Meeting Amid Economic and Energy Disruptions Linked to Iran Conflict

Russia

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov condemned U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear infrastructure and warned of risks to Russian personnel and possible spillover into the Caspian basin during a call with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, Interfax reported on March 23.

Russia, Iran: Moscow Warns of Caspian Spillover Risk 

U.S.-Iran Relations

Cuba

Cuba's Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio said the country has no disputes with the United States but would be naive not to prepare for the unlikely possibility of U.S. military aggression, Reuters reported on March 22.

Cuba, U.S.: Havana Says It Is Preparing for Potential U.S. Military Aggression

U.S. President Donald Trump described discussions with Iranian negotiators as productive and pushed back a 48-hour deadline that he issued on March 22 for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for an additional five days, although Iranian officials denied that these discussions occurred, AP reported on March 23. 

U.S., Iran: Trump Extends Deadline for Reopening Strait of Hormuz After Power Plant Threats

Cyber

Environment, Science & Technology

The Trump administration on March 20 issued a national artificial intelligence framework focused on six key areas: protections for children, infrastructure resilience, fair use for creative works, free speech, innovation and workforce development.

U.S.: White House Unveils AI Framework

Colombia

U.S. federal prosecutors are conducting at least two separate investigations into Colombian President Gustavo Petro over alleged meetings with drug traffickers and whether his presidential campaign solicited funds from criminals, The New York Times reported on March 20.

U.S., Colombia: U.S. Prosecutors Investigate Petro Over Connections With Drug Traffickers

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Below are our latest and most relevant politics analyses.

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Old Leaders in a New Africa

The U.S. and the Balance of Power

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Broken Contracts in the Middle East

Russia's Internal Struggle

China in Transition

Southeast Asia: Burdened by Consensus

India's Own Worst Enemy

Pakistan: A Military With a Country

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Israel

Lebanon

Syria

Photos of prominent Hezbollah leaders are seen at the site of a reported Israeli airstrike which killed 6 members of the same family, on March 19, 2026 in Baalbek, Lebanon.

Israel-Hamas Conflict

The trajectory of the war will be increasingly defined by a clash of strategic objectives that makes a quick resolution of the conflict unlikely.


The Impact the Israel-Hezbollah War Will Have on Lebanon

Assessments

Denmark

France

Italy

Ukraine

The European Parliament building in 2019 in Strasbourg, France. Parliament is set to hold a plenary vote March 26 on implementing the 2025 EU‑U.S. trade framework agreement.

Russia-Ukraine 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 Vote on the EU‑U.S. Trade Framework, the Iran Conflict Continues

Bahrain

Kuwait

Oman

Saudi Arabia

United Arab Emirates

People walk along the corniche area on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, in Abu Dhabi on March 20, 2026.

Global Trade

Disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will compel Gulf Cooperation Council states to invest in alternative trade routes and more resilient physical infrastructure.

Gulf Arab States, Shaken by Iran War, Plan Economic Pivot

Greenland

Danish Defense Minister and top candidate of Denmark's Venstre party, Troels Lund Poulsen (left), and Danish Prime Minister and top candidate of the Social Democrat Party, Mette Frederiksen (right), attend a debate in Copenhagen on March 15, 2026.

The upcoming parliamentary elections could result in three distinct coalitions that would offer varying continuity in domestic economic policy and Copenhagen's approach to U.S. pressure over Greenland.

Denmark's General Elections: Potential Outcomes and Their Implications

Global Elections

Malaysia

A man fills up his truck at a Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) station in Kuching, Malaysia, on June 20, 2025.

While fuel subsidies have so far cushioned the impact, if the Iran-related energy disruptions persist, the government may have to sacrifice economic reforms to preserve political support before the next election.

Malaysia's Ballooning Fuel Subsidy Costs Will Test the Government's Reform Agenda

Japan

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi addresses a news conference at the Prime Minister's office in Tokyo on Feb. 18.

The Japanese prime minister may offer economic and security concessions during her upcoming summit with the U.S. president to avoid direct entanglement in the Iran conflict while preserving the relationship with Washington.

Iran War Heightens Stakes of Key Takaichi-Trump Summit

Smoke plumes rise above a village in southern Lebanon following Israeli airstrikes on March 16, 2026.

Even if it engages in direct talks with Lebanon, Israel is unlikely to de-escalate its military operations in the country without major concessions on border security and Hezbollah's disarmament.

Hezbollah-Israel War Set To Intensify, Despite Lebanon's Diplomatic Push

The Geopolitics of Demographics

Social Issues

Demographics may not be destiny, but it does play a major role in questions of national power.

The Geopolitics of Demographics: An Introduction

China

A large plume of smoke rises March 7 over Tehran after explosions were reported in the Iranian capital during the night.

The Weekly Rundown: The Iran War Continues, Takaichi Meets With Trump

Pakistan

A digital illustration of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia’s national flags.

Despite having a mutual defense pact with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan will likely only provide the kingdom with low-level defensive and technical support, rather than direct military intervention against Iran, due to various constraints.

In a War With Iran, the Pakistani-Saudi Defense Pact Has Limits 

Smoke and flames rise at the site of airstrikes on an oil depot in Tehran, Iran, on March 7, 2026.

Limited commando raids are Trump's most viable option, as larger ground incursions in Iran would face severe logistical, political and strategic risks and remain unlikely without a major shift in regional and U.S. domestic support.

Strategic Risks and Political Hurdles for a U.S. Ground War in Iran

Canada

Australia

India

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney walks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra, Australia, on March 5, 2026. 

Canada's push to deepen economic and security ties with India, Australia and Japan faces constraints and may inadvertently strengthen the U.S.-led regional structure Ottawa is trying to hedge against.

The Promise and Limitations of Canada's Push to Diversify Strategic Partnerships

Politics

SITUATION REPORTS

Indonesia, U.S.: Jakarta Reject $1B Board of Peace Fee, Leaves Open Trade Deal Withdrawal

Germany: Merz's CDU Win in Rhineland-Palatinate Heightens Pressure on SPD and Federal Coalition

U.K.: Starmer Calls Emergency Meeting Amid Economic and Energy Disruptions Linked to Iran Conflict

Russia, Iran: Moscow Warns of Caspian Spillover Risk

Cuba, U.S.: Havana Says It Is Preparing for Potential U.S. Military Aggression

U.S., Iran: Trump Extends Deadline for Reopening Strait of Hormuz After Power Plant Threats

U.S.: White House Unveils AI Framework

U.S., Colombia: U.S. Prosecutors Investigate Petro Over Connections With Drug Traffickers

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