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As the Biden administration navigates relations with the Maduro regime, concerns arise over its impact on Venezuela's democratic opposition. Recent U.S. interactions with Maduro officials, amidst increasing repression and oil production, question

In the month between French President Emmanuel Macron’s surprise dissolution of the National Assembly and the country’s second round of elections, many observers looked to the past to better discern what the

The recent shooting of Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, is set to irrevocably alter the trajectory of the presidential race and further polarize an already divided nation. Though the

Masoud Pezeshkian, at 69, has become Iran’s oldest president, an embodiment of political perseverance in a country where navigating the treacherous waters of hardline politics requires exceptional acumen. His election last Friday,

As the American presidential election approaches, the world watches with bated breath. Recent events, including President Joe Biden’s lackluster debate performance and the subsequent calls for him to withdraw from the race,

A tour d’horizon—a global survey of hotspots—is standard ambassadorial practice. Conducted usually over lunch with a counterpart in some comfortable diplomatic perch, it helps suss out mutual positions and makes for a

The recent Kenyan protests are a warning that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is failing. The public does not think it is helping its member countries manage their economic and financial problems,

In the aftermath of France’s snap legislative elections, the political landscape has taken a dramatic turn, signaling both resilience and uncertainty. The rise and tactical setback of Marine Le Pen’s National Rally