List of Elections articles
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A bright yellow electoral poster of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa hangs from a chain-link fence that surrounds a packed-dirt clearing around several low buildings. A few trees are visible in the background beneath a cloudy sky. In the poster, Ramaphosa smiles while wearing a suit. Text beside his face says "Let's do more, together. Vote ANC." Will South Africa’s ANC Be Forced to Govern in a Coalition?
The ruling party could still win—but everything from a hard-left coalition to a national unity government is possible.
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A man in a black t-shirt and dark jeans sits on the ledge of an apartment building roof. Behind him is a tall building and city scene with mountains in the background. Can Zackie Achmat Change South Africa From Inside Parliament?
After decades as a thorn in the side of politicians, one of South Africa’s most celebrated activists is running for office.
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks at a podium onstage at an ANC rally. Zuma wears a shirt in the green-and-yellow party colors, as do many of the people crowded onstage behind him. He also raises one fist in the air as he speaks into the microphone. South Africa’s Uncertain Election, Explained
The African National Congress risks losing its majority for the first time since 1994.
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Two men, one in a t-shirt, the other in a uniform, beret and sunglasses, hold up a large painted portrait of Jacob Zuma in military garb and holding a spear. The men stand in front of a large stadium, with the crowd seen behind them. Why Jacob Zuma Still Looms Large in South African Politics
South Africa’s controversial former president could end up as the country’s kingmaker—despite being banned from running for office.
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Opposition politician Victoire Ingabire speaks to the media outside the High Court in Kigali on March 13. Rwanda’s Undemocratic Election
An opposition candidate makes the case for letting her name appear on the ballot.
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People wearing black and holding up posters of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi mourn the death of the president at Valiasr Square in Tehran. Raisi’s Death Represents a Tipping Point for Iran
But it won’t change Tehran’s domestic or foreign policy.
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A pencil-drawn portrait of Robert Lighthizer seen in profile, wearing glasses and looking to the right. The Man Who Would Help Trump Upend the Global Economy
As a potential U.S. Treasury secretary, Robert Lighthizer has more than trade policy to revolutionize.
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Italy's Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni welcomes President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen before the Italy-Africa international conference 'A bridge for common growth’ at the Italian Senate in Rome on January 29, 2024. Giorgia Meloni Is Europe’s New Kingmaker
Italy’s far-right prime minister has quickly gone from fringe player to EU power broker.
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New Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (C) smiles next to President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (R) during the swearing-in ceremony at the Istana in Singapore. Singapore’s New Prime Minister Is Already Worried
A long-ruling party sees vulnerability as key to its own security and power.
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Claudia Sheinbaum greets supporters during her presidential campaign launch event in Mexico City. The Woman Inheriting AMLO’s Revolution
Claudia Sheinbaum’s most daunting political challenge will be persona, not policy.
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A young boy attends people in traditional Bavarian costumes attend a parade on July 8, 2018 in Murnau, Germany. Europe’s Youth Are Fueling the Far Right
The continent’s radicals are increasingly attractive far beyond their traditional pool of voters.
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez stands at a podium as he speaks during a campaign rally. He wears a blue suit jacket over a slightly darker blue shirt, and his left hand is raised with his thumb pressed to his index finger as he gestures. Crowd members can be seen behind him, seated and out-of-focus. Pedro Sánchez’s Catch-22
How an amnesty deal for Catalan separatists became a political—and personal—headache for the Spanish prime minister.
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People walk on the Stone Bridge in front of the Alexander the Great monument, also known as "Warrior on a horse", in Skopje on May 7, 2024, on the eve of North Macedonia's presidential and parliamentary elections. (Photo by Robert Atanasovski / AFP) North Macedonia’s Political Future Is on the Line
The right-wing nationalist opposition is making a comeback as voters punish the Social Democrats for scandals and broken EU accession promises.
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the 56th annual Silver Elephant dinner hosted by the South Carolina Republican Party in Columbia, South Carolina. Get Ready for Trump Trade Wars 2.0
Past is prologue, to the chagrin of experts, economists, and allies.
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Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and Joe Biden sit in brown armchairs flanked by flags with a small table in between them. Mexico and the United States Need to Talk About China Now
Near-simultaneous presidential elections risk putting bilateral relations on a collision course.
