List of Politics articles
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The U.S. Capitol in Washington on Feb 11. Why Senators Don’t Often Become President
California’s Kamala Harris is attempting to join a select cohort.
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A policeman wearing a brown uniform sits at the end of a row of chairs stacked on top of each other. Beside him is a sign pointing to the entrance to a polling station, with instructions written in Sinhala, Tamil, and English. What in the World?
Test yourself on the week of Sept. 14: Ukraine conducts a powerful drone strike, Lebanon reels from Israeli-suspected attacks, and Sri Lanka prepares for an election.
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A portrait of Nate Silver in a circle atop a green background with poker chips falling. ‘On the Edge’ Puts Its Bets in the Wrong Places
Nate Silver offers a disjointed paean to gambling and venture capitalists.
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FBI Director Christopher Wray delivers opening remarks at a meeting of the Justice Department’s Election Threats Task Force in Washington, D.C. How U.S. Cyber Adversaries Are Trying to Undermine the Election
American companies and officials reveal a flurry of warnings and actions against Russia, China, and Iran.
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A woman atop a statue holds up a Mexican flag. How AMLO Destroyed Mexican Democracy
The outgoing president has concentrated power in his party—and destabilized institutions in the process.
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Supporters of the National People’s Power (NPP) party’s presidential candidate, Anura Kumara Dissanayaka, attend an election rally in Dehiowita. As Sri Lanka Heads to the Polls, Economy Takes Center Stage
Can any of the presidential candidates lift the country out of its economic predicament?
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An illustration shows a white couple whispering to each other inside a fenced backyard as they grill burgers. A dog sits next to them. Passing in the background is a Haitian family. How Weaponizing Food Helps Trump Win Votes
From the Irish to Italians and Chinese, food has long been used to define who is—or isn’t—a “real American.”
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A photo collage illustration shows Chinese leader Xi Jinping walking down red-carpeted stairs. At left are two sparring hawks. Behind him is the US Capitol and Donald Trump with his hand to his face. At lower right are two Chinese protesters. How Does the U.S.-China ‘Cold War’ End?
Republicans are divided on whether regime change in Beijing should be the ultimate goal.
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A member of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment marches by the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on May 27. Stop Politicizing the Military
The tenor of the first U.S. election campaign with post-9/11 veterans on the ticket has been disappointing.
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A soldier guards the entrance of the Unification Bridge in Paju. The Dream of Korean Unification Is Splitting Apart
Seoul’s policy shift is riskier than it seems.
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U.S. and Ghanaian flags fly at Cape Coast Castle. Congress Pushes Foreign Aid Bill to Address Instability in Africa
Lawmakers are giving the law another shot despite criticism that the Biden administration has moved too slowly.
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Two women wearing the same t-shirt that reads "VOICES OF IMMIGRANTS" stare at the camera. Why Trump and Vance Are Scapegoating Haitians
The false accounts about eating pets in an Ohio town tap into a long history of racism and the obscuring of Haiti as a standard-bearer of freedom.
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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump debate in Philadelphia on September 10, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Questions Harris and Trump Still Need to Be Asked
A cheat sheet for the journalists covering the U.S. presidential campaign.
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A young woman dressed as Lady Justice, carrying a sword and a set of scales, takes part in a protest in Mexico City. There’s a Better Way for Mexico to Elect Its Judges
New constitutional amendments will hurt voters, the rule of law, and economic development.
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Taylor Swift wearing a leotard is seen on stage with her mouth slightly open as she looks around a packed stadium concert. Why Don’t Younger Americans Vote?
Taylor Swift’s endorsement of the Harris-Walz ticket speaks to an age group that has often not opted into the electoral process.
