Newsletter Archive

The U.S. decision to recognize Edmundo Gonzalez as Venezuela’s president-elect repeats a failed strategy. It might be aimed at Donald Trump.

Senegal’s president received a clear mandate from voters for a second time this year. But with that mandate comes high expectations.

Biden and Xi’s meeting at the 2024 APEC summit was important for U.S.-China relations. The looming return of Donald Trump may make it irrelevant.

After parliamentary elections, Sri Lanka’s new president now has a commanding majority to pass his reform agenda.

Donald Trump’s looming return to the White House has raised alarmist speculation about Iran’s nuclear program. Is it warranted?

Italy’s president rebuked comments made by Elon Musk, previewing what may become a common issue as Musk enters the Trump administration.

Haiti’s transitional council fired the country’s PM, the latest in a series of negative developments as the country’s security crisis continues to worsen.

This year’s U.N. Climate Change Conference could signal a break in recent momentum for climate diplomacy.

China has approved an $1.4 trillion plan to help local governments refinance their debt, the latest measure meant to address economic headwinds.

Germany’s governing coalition collapsed, likely setting up early elections for next year. The uncertainty raises a number of questions for the EU.

Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election will have an enormous impact on global affairs. Here’s the basics of what to expect.

A second Trump term poses a real threat to U.S. democracy. But even if he loses, undoing the damage he has already done will take time.

Floods in Spain last week killed more than 200 people, a grim but tangible reminder of how disasters can overwhelm even advanced economies.

Economic troubles resulted in a loss for Botswana’s ruling party, which has governed for nearly six decades, in recent elections.