List of Politics articles
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A protester dressed as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman and another dressed as U.S. President Donald Trump demonstrate outside the White House on Oct. 19, 2018, in the wake of the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Why the Gulf States Might Feature Prominently in Trump’s Foreign Policy
One likely goal: expanding the Abraham Accords.
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A woman with braided gray hair is seen from behind as she prepares her phone to take a photo of a banana affixed to a plain white wall with a strip of duct tape. What in the World?
Test yourself on the week of Nov. 16: Gabon approves a new draft constitution, New Zealanders protest a divisive bill, and Brazil eyes criminal charges for a former president.
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The Moon and Serpent Bumper Book of Magic, Alan Moore and Steve Moore with various artists, Top Shelf Productions, $49.99, 352 pp, October 2024. Alan Moore Wants You to Invent Your Own God
An acclaimed English author offers his take on creativity and magic.
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Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House on Oct. 08, 2019. Trump’s Executive Picks Are Radical, but Not Unprecedented
The tradition of appointing cabinet leaders who hate their jobs dates back to Ronald Reagan.
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A Ukrainian government expert examines remnants of shells and missiles used by the Russian army to attack the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv. New Missiles Won’t Change Ukraine’s Broken War Math
The incoming Trump administration needs to learn from Biden’s mistakes.
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Milei smiles and waves. A U.S. flag is to the side of him. Why Emerging Powers Are Welcoming Trump’s Victory
Traditional powers are worried about Trump 2.0, but much of the world has had the opposite reaction.
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Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte join hands. Trump 2.0 Could Give China a Headache in Southeast Asia
The region’s diverse governments may get along better with the new administration.
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A protester holds a banner at a demonstration in favor of increased German military aid to Ukraine outside the Chancellery in Berlin on Jan. 6. The Russia-Ukraine War in 2030
Let’s imagine a future much like the past—with Moscow and Kyiv irreconcilable but agreeing to manage their war.
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U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping. What an Even More Hawkish China Policy Could Look Like
A new report lays out recommendations on artificial intelligence, trade, and investment as Trump prepares to take office.
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A high angle view shows a wall made of shipping containers stretching to the horizon in scrubland desert landscape. The Economic Impact of Trump’s Planned Tariffs and Deportations
The details are still murky, but the implications could be severe.
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Trump stands at a podium that reads "STOP BIDEN'S BORDER BLOODBATH." Why the Economy Can’t Explain Trump’s Win
The U.S. presidential election result has more to do with nostalgia than inflation.
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U.S. President Donald Trump leaves after speaking during a Make America Great Again rally at Fayetteville Regional Airport in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on Nov. 2, 2020. MAGA-World Is Divided Over Trump’s Foreign-Policy Picks
Hawks Rubio and Waltz are being eyed with concern amid growing calls for U.S. military restraint.
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Women surround Claudia Sheinbaum to take a selfie with her. Why Mexico Picked a Woman President First
Claudia Sheinbaum’s ascent came after years of reforms aimed at ensuring gender parity in politics.
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About two dozen mariachi performers, including both men and women, pose for a photo in a crowded square with their instruments, including violins, trumpets, and guitars that the performers lift to wave in the air What in the World?
Test yourself on the week of Nov. 9: COP29 kicks off, Peru inaugurates a major Chinese-backed project, and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announces cabinet picks.
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Donald Trump speaks near Coronado National Memorial in Montezuma Pass, Arizona on Aug. 22. Immigration Is the Glue Holding the MAGA Coalition Together
Ronald Reagan used anti-communism in the same way, but that story ended unexpectedly.
