List of Politics articles
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French President Emmanuel Macron and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan acknowledge the crowd after an event in Gyumri, Armenia, on May 5. Can Armenia’s Democracy Prevail?
Unconditional Western support for the incumbent prime minister could backfire.
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An armed Israeli soldier stands guard near children standing by closed shop doors. Three Concrete Steps to Advance Palestinian Freedom
Legal reform and structural change may lack flair, but they can improve the situation on the ground.
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A still image from the “AI Iran” YouTube channel, captured on May 18. Iran Is Winning the Vibe War
Disinformation experts need a new framework in the era of AI slop.
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A black and white photograph from a low angle shows a smiling man in a suit reaching out to shake hands with several people. His arm is extended toward the camera, and the hands of three other people in suits enter the frame from the sides, reaching back toward him. The background features a clear sky and the top of a manicured hedge. How California Politics Set the National Tone
Ronald Reagan honed his right-wing conservatism in the Golden State.
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Macron and Ruto stand side by side, with Ruto on the right. Ruto points a finger at Macron, who is smiling and has both hands raised with his open palms facing Ruto in a gesture that looks like he's trying to convey innocence. What in the World?
Test yourself on the week of May 9: U.S. President Donald Trump visits China, India and Kenya host summits, and several prime ministers have a rough time.
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Two men in dark suits stand side-by-side in a large, paved outdoor courtyard. The man on the left wears a bright red tie and looks off to the side with a serious expression. The man on the right wears a burgundy tie and has a slight smile. In the background, a large, multi-tiered circular traditional building with a blue roof and ornate details stands under a pale sky. A person in a dark uniform is visible in the far distance to the right. The Trump-Xi Summit Was Remarkably Banal
A more confident China is happy to downplay presidential visits.
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A man reads his newspaper in front a map of Africa at the Place du Souvenir Africain, in Dakar, on January 27, 2016. The Bureaucratic Tax on Africa Policy
How Washington bargains away its Africa strategy to other regions.
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Rubio, Hamadeh, and Issa stand behind Trump's desk in the Oval Office while Trump speaks with his hands clasped on the desk's surface. All three of the standing officials wear smiles of various sizes, and Issa brandishes a hat toward Trump. Trump’s Lebanon Negotiations Are Breaking the Country
Rather than acting as a good-faith mediator, Trump is humiliating the Lebanese government.
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People sit in the open bed of a truck decorated with orange balloons and orange-and-green BJP party flags. A man perched on the wall of the truckbed waves his fist in the air, and an older man facing the camera waves another BJP flag. What Happened in India’s West Bengal?
The BJP decisively ousted longtime leaders in the state, but last-minute changes to the voter rolls have fueled allegations of foul play.
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Women in Tehran are seen walking on the street past a banner that depicts U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. Is It Really a ‘Cease-Fire’ if Both Sides Are Still Shooting?
A mediation expert explains why the U.S.-Iran cease-fire is so vulnerable.
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A women wearing a facemask walks past Covid-19 awareness scarecrows placed by Chennai municipality at a market during a government-imposed nationwide lockdown as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Chennai on April 11, 2020. War, Pandemics, and the Struggle for Healthcare Security
Countries must prepare for the dual threat of pandemics and supply chain shocks.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks at a rally in Washington Square Park in New York City on May 1. What’s Driving the K-Shaped Economy?
Uneven wealth distribution in the United States has political—and global—implications.
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Two men shake hands, with the Indian and American flags beside them. Rubio Aims to Reset U.S.-India Ties
The secretary of state may face an uphill battle during his visit to New Delhi this month.
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Macron is seen from a slight distance over the heads of soldiers in combat fatigues standing in neat lines beneath a clear blue sky as they listen to him. Macron himself stands at a podium in a black suit and dark tie. French and EU flags fly behind him. Europe Shrugs Off Trump’s Latest Threats
Facing U.S. troop withdrawal, the continent’s leaders feel less alarmed and better prepared.
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A woman walks past a photo depicting people in Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on July 13, 2025. Rethinking Transitional Justice in Bosnia
Western assessments miss how economic ties have quietly advanced reconciliation.
