Due Diligence and Congo’s Critical Minerals
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is likely to remain a high-risk location for sourcing critical minerals in…
Even With PAS Victory, Moldova’s Road to EU Membership Remains Long
Moldova’s incumbent pro-EU government retained its parliamentary majority in elections on Sept. 28, reaffirming the country’s European path,…
What Gabbard’s ODNI Cuts Mean for Corporate Security
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has unveiled what she calls ODNI 2.0 — a sweeping overhaul that…
The Regional Implications of Israel’s Strikes in Qatar
Israel’s airstrikes in Qatar will likely harden the stances of Iranian-backed groups, keep normalization with Saudi Arabia off…
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 RebrandÂ
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…