North America
Iran will seek to reduce Western influence in Caucasus
Yerevan has assured Iran that the South Caucasus will not become an area of “geopolitical competition”
ArmeniaUS Venezuela sanctions look set to return this week
The State Department has warned that sanctions relief will not be extended this week absent electoral reforms
VenezuelaTrump's trial will not thwart presidential ambitions
Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York on charges involving the falsification of business records began yesterday
United StatesSanctions on Russian metals will disrupt sales
US and UK sanctions on Russian metals introduced last week limit the ability of producers to sell on European markets
RussiaUS container traffic must overcome challenges to rise
Last month’s collapse of a bridge in Baltimore, blocking access to its harbour, has focused attention on container ports
United StatesUS state referendums will play major role in November
State referendums on abortion access this November will highlight the role of referendums in the political process
United StatesIran’s limited direct attack is set to empower Israel
Israel is still considering its response to Iran’s unprecedented direct missile and drone assault
IranUS raises pressure on China over sales to Russia
US officials announced that China has increased its material support to Russia, in defiance of sanctions
Russia
