Despite Recent Talks, Syria-Israel Normalization Remains Highly Unlikely
While Syria will seek pragmatic ties with Israel for limited security cooperation, domestic anti-Israeli sentiment and pressure from…
Diverging Digital Governance Threatens Data Flows
Rising impediments to digital trade and cross-border data flows are leading to increasingly complex and costly regulations that…
Turkey Shifts Iraq Strategy Amid Waning U.S. and Iranian Influence
Turkey is shifting its Iraq policy from a security-focused approach to one centered on economic integration and infrastructure…
Assessing the Regional Impact of the Israel-Iran War, Part 2
With the Israel-Iran war now paused with a fragile ceasefire, Gulf states will scramble to exert diplomatic pressure…
To Ease Pressure to Disarm, Hezbollah Pursues a Rebrand
Ahead of Lebanon’s 2026 general election, Hezbollah will try to rebrand itself as a more nationalist resistance movement…
Water, Airspace and the Future of India-Pakistan Diplomacy
Diplomatic talks between India and Pakistan will likely remain stalled due to ongoing disputes over water-sharing and airspace…
In France, the Collapse of Pension Reform Talks Risks Worsening Political Instability
The collapse of France’s pension reform negotiations could undermine Prime Minister Francois Bayrou’s fragile minority government, increasing the…
An Update on Global Economics
In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Middle East and North Africa Analyst Ryan Bohl and RANE’s Global…
The Geopolitics of Trade: India
India’s future trade strategy will blend offensive goals, such as boosting exports in services, textiles and pharmaceuticals, with…
The Outlook for India’s Economy
In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE South Asia Analyst Misha Iqbal discusses India’s recent slowing growth and overall…
The Impact of U.S. Tariffs on South Korea and Japan
U.S. tariffs on South Korea and Japan could sway upcoming leadership contests in both countries, modestly increase their…
Security Threats in the Strait of Hormuz and Likely Strategies
Rising tensions between Israel, the United States and Iran are increasing the likelihood of strikes on Iranian territory…