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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Taiwanese President-elect William Lai (C) on Jan. 13 in Taipei, Taiwan. Lai will officially begin his four-year presidency May 20.

Israel-Hamas Conflict

Military & Security

Politics

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

The Weekly Rundown: Kenya's President Visits Washington, Lai Inaugurated in Taiwan

Ukraine

Russia

Ukrainian soldiers fire at a Russian position in Ukraine's Kharkiv region on April 21, 2024. 

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

While initially intended to draw Ukrainian resources away from the Donbas region, Russia's new front in the northeastern Kharkiv region will likely become core to Moscow's war efforts in 2025.

Russia's New Front in Kharkiv Raises the Stakes for Ukraine and the West

Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader delivers a speech to lawmakers in the National Assembly in Santo Domingo on February 27, 2024.

Economics

Environment, Science & Technology

President Abinader appears poised to win a second term, which will position the country for continued economic growth. But external threats risk complicating his pro-business agenda.

In the Dominican Republic, the President's Likely Reelection Bodes Well for the Economy, But Challenges Remain

Global Elections

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

U.S. Naval Update Map: May 16, 2024

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China

Solomon Islands

The Solomon Islands' newly elected prime minister Jeremiah Manele speaks during a press conference in Honiara on May 2, 2024.

The leadership change will maintain the strategic Pacific Island nation's new pro-Beijing bent, driving the U.S. and Australia to scale up their own influence campaigns.

The Solomon Islands Elects Another Pro-China Prime Minister

The Weekly Rundown: Putin Goes to China, New U.S. Tariffs on China

U.S.-China Relations

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Natsumi Sakai (C) of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan poses with others after receiving news that she won the by-election for the Tokyo No. 15 district seat for the lower house, in Tokyo, Japan, on April 28, 2024.

Recent by-elections reveal that a slush fund scandal is continuing to take its toll on Japan's ruling party, but Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to remain in power, for now.

By-Election Losses Shake Japan's Ruling Party, but Kishida Stays the Course

Energy

Mexico's June 2 presidential election will pit former Mexico City mayor Claudia Sheinbaum from the ruling Morena party against leading opposition candidate Xochitl Galvez.

2024 Elections: Mexico

U.S. Naval Update Map: May 9, 2024

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Colombian President Gustavo Petro participates in a march for International Workers Day in Bogota, Colombia, on May 1, 2024. 

The ongoing scandals and growing public dissatisfaction with the government will prolong political volatility and policy uncertainty in Colombia, while increasing the risk of social unrest.

What Another Corruption Scandal Means for Colombia's Fragile Government

Panamanian President-elect Jose Raul Mulino's appointed security chief Frank Abrego said the new government is considering establishing checkpoints along the northern Darien Gap in order to combat migration through the territory, Reuters reported on May 16. 

Panama: President-Elect Considers Implementing Checkpoints at Darien Gap

Kenya's opposition Thirdway Alliance Party filed a complaint to block the government's planned deployment of police officers to Haiti on May 16, leading the High Court on May 17 to order that the lawsuit be served to top officials, with the case to be heard on June 12, Reuters reported on May 17.

Kenya, Haiti: New Kenyan Legal Challenge Against Deployment to Haiti

Trucks began moving humanitarian aid ashore from the U.S.-built temporary humanitarian pier in Gaza around 9 a.m. local time, U.S. Central Command reported via X, formerly Twitter, on May 17.

U.S., Israel: First Aid Arrives Through U.S.-Built Temporary Pier in Gaza

The Mexican government has increased apprehensions of migrants within its borders to prevent them from reaching the U.S.-Mexico border, apprehending 280,000 migrants in March 2024 compared with approximately 100,000 per month in early 2023, NBC reported on May 15.

Mexico, U.S.: Mexico Increases Migrant Apprehensions Throughout Country

Cambodia

Malaysia

Thailand

Vietnam

U.S. officials said the United States would immediately start applying a 14.25% tariff on imported double-sided solar panels from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, E&E News reported on May 16.

U.S.: Washington To Raise Tariffs on Southeast Asian Solar Panels

Cyber

Microsoft offered to relocate 700-800 employees at its China cloud-computing and artificial intelligence arm outside of China, including Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and the United States, The Wall Street Journal reported on May 16.

China, U.S.: Microsoft Looks To Relocate Some Chinese AI and Cloud Computing Staff Outside of China

Multiple legislators are attempting to collect enough signatures to launch impeachment proceedings against President Dina Boluarte on the grounds of moral incapacity and for potentially breaking the law, MercoPress reported on May 14. 

Peru: Opposition Bloc Attempts To Launch Impeachment Motion Against President

The European Commission will start a formal review of the bloc’s semiconductor supply chain to assess reliance on Chinese imports for so-called legacy chips, which are mature and low-end semiconductors (at or above 28 nanometers) used in all sorts of products, from household appliances to cars and medical devices, Politico reported on May 15. 

EU, China: Brussels To Launch Formal Review of China's Role in Legacy Chip Supply Chains

Americas

SITUATION REPORTS

Panama: President-Elect Considers Implementing Checkpoints at Darien Gap

Kenya, Haiti: New Kenyan Legal Challenge Against Deployment to Haiti

U.S., Israel: First Aid Arrives Through U.S.-Built Temporary Pier in Gaza

Mexico, U.S.: Mexico Increases Migrant Apprehensions Throughout Country

U.S.: Washington To Raise Tariffs on Southeast Asian Solar Panels

China, U.S.: Microsoft Looks To Relocate Some Chinese AI and Cloud Computing Staff Outside of China

Peru: Opposition Bloc Attempts To Launch Impeachment Motion Against President

EU, China: Brussels To Launch Formal Review of China's Role in Legacy Chip Supply Chains

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