List of Politics articles
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Amur Oblast, Russia. What in the World?
Test yourself on the week of Jan. 20: Modi consecrates a Hindu temple, the International Court of Justice issues a decision, and a new malaria vaccine makes its debut.
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Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledges supporters at the conclusion of a campaign rally at the Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Europe Braces for Trump 2.0
European officials are scrambling to ensure the transatlantic relationship can survive the U.S. election.
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A Chinese journalist wearing a helmet and a bulletproof vest labeled "PRESS" speaks into a microphone while broadcasting for CCTV. In the background are fields and trees, and beyond that is the Gaza Strip, where columns of smoke from bombed buildings rise against a blue sky. China’s Problem With the Genocide Case Against Israel
Beijing backs the Palestinians in Gaza but faces its own genocide accusations at home.
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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro waves a Venezuelan flag during a rally. The White House’s Big Gamble on Venezuela
In lifting tough sanctions on Maduro, Biden will test whether sanctions can work as a diplomatic tool.
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Supporters of Taiwanese President-elect Lai Ching-te wait for him to speak at the headquarters of the Democratic Progressive Party in Taipei, Taiwan. How Can Taiwan Manage an Angry China?
A new president means another round of reaction from Beijing.
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A person with a top hat, long red hair, and evil clown make-up stands in the central foreground as a man in the near background holds up a white protest sign reading "No A Las ZEDEs", translated to "No to the Employment and Development Zones". How a Start-Up Utopia Became a Nightmare for Honduras
U.S. investors are suing Honduras over special economic zones, and the dispute could bankrupt the country.
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Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu greets U.S. President Joe Biden upon his arrival at Tel Aviv. Why an End to the War in Gaza Is Still Far Off
A major U.S. diplomatic push is unlikely this year.
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A person looks at a number of colorful screens. How China Exploited Taiwan’s Election—and What It Could Do Next
Beijing has long used its backyard as a testing ground for foreign influence operations.
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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi sits at a desk behind his nameplate during a select committee meeting at the House of Representatives. Krishnamoorthi is a middle-aged man with a serious expression, wearing a black suit and purple tie. Why Washington Wants Americans to Care About Taiwan
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi on U.S. involvement in conflicts abroad: “We have to be equipped.”
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A general view of a street ahead of the inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, India, on Jan. 20. Modi Keeps His Promise in Ayodhya
The massive publicity around the consecration of a temple to the Hindu warrior-king Rama further consolidates the Indian prime minister’s political dominance.
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Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump addresses a campaign rally at the Rochester Opera House on January 21, 2024 in Rochester, New Hampshire. Another Trump Presidency Won’t Much Change U.S. Foreign Policy
The world’s fears are mostly exaggerated.
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A tractor decorated with a dummy featuring an image of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is seen during a protest in Berlin. What in the World?
Test yourself on the week of Jan. 13: Taiwan votes, Iowa caucuses, and German farmers protest.
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Collectible, decorative plates line a wooden display shelf. The ceramic plates are printed with various colorful images of Chinese leaders, including current Chinese President Xi Jinping and former communist party Chairman Mao Zedong. The Futile Legacy of Mao Zedong
Xi Jinping wants to be a new Great Helmsman. It won’t work.
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Taiwanese President-elect Lai Ching-te cheers with his delegation onstage. What Is Taiwan’s New President Going to Do About China?
Polling data indicates the public is split over the future of the island and the threat of annexation.
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Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin looks on as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is sworn in at the presidential palace in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Jan. 11. Bangladesh’s Prospects Just Got a Little Dimmer
The country’s recent elections were a disservice to its citizens.
