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A man walks past a mural depicting Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas.
A man walks past a mural depicting Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas.

Trump Has no Real Plan for Venezuela

The U.S. president is snubbing the democratic opposition.

A woman and man walk with three children, one on the man's shoulders, past a row of armored military vehicles with soldiers in combat gear. The children carry backpacks. Palm trees are seen in the distance.
A woman and man walk with three children, one on the man's shoulders, past a row of armored military vehicles with soldiers in combat gear. The children carry backpacks. Palm trees are seen in the distance.

A Strategic Break for South America

In the wake of Maduro’s capture, governments across the continent are facing uncomfortable questions about deterrence and autonomy.

People wave Venezuelan flags and spray foam as they shout and smile in a large celebratory crowd.
People wave Venezuelan flags and spray foam as they shout and smile in a large celebratory crowd.

Global Leaders React to U.S. Operation in Venezuela

Some praised Washington’s attack, while others called the capture of Maduro a violation of international law.

A plume of smoke and fire rises above tall buildings and in front of hills in Caracas against a night sky.
A plume of smoke and fire rises above tall buildings and in front of hills in Caracas against a night sky.

Trump Sets a Devastating Precedent in Venezuela

Will Russia and China now assume they can do the same in Europe and Asia?

Donald Trump wearing a suit and tie gestures as he speaks behind a lectern. Just behind his hand, Marco Rubio bows his head as he listens.
Donald Trump wearing a suit and tie gestures as he speaks behind a lectern. Just behind his hand, Marco Rubio bows his head as he listens.

Trump: ‘We Are Going to Run’ Venezuela

A dramatic operation in Caracas leads to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro with the country’s fate uncertain.

Local residents stand next to damaged residential buildings following a Russian air strike in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on Jan. 2.
Local residents stand next to damaged residential buildings following a Russian air strike in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on Jan. 2.

Ukraine’s Fate in 2026 Will Define the International Order

A flimsy peace would legitimize conquest. A durable one could still salvage deterrence.

U.S. President Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney participate in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington.
U.S. President Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney participate in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington.
A photo illustration of torn paper showing a soldier, young kids gesturing during a protest, and nuclear missiles behind a gradient to represent geopolitical risks of 2026.
A photo illustration of torn paper showing a soldier, young kids gesturing during a protest, and nuclear missiles behind a gradient to represent geopolitical risks of 2026.

Welcome to the Age of Chaos

The top global risks of 2026 show an ever more unstable world.

President Donald Trump and his national security team meet in the Situation Room of the White House, Saturday, June 21, 2025.
President Donald Trump and his national security team meet in the Situation Room of the White House, Saturday, June 21, 2025.

How the White House Will Shape 2026

FP Live looks at the year ahead in U.S. politics—and how that will impact the world.

U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive for a New Year’s Eve event at his Mar-a-Lago home on December 31, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida.
U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive for a New Year’s Eve event at his Mar-a-Lago home on December 31, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida.

New Year’s Resolutions for Global VIPs

Some tailored advice for international elites in 2026.

About a dozen Palestinians are seen from afar as they walk along a beach in front of a tent city. Destroyed buildings and a few intact midrise structures are visible in the distance.
About a dozen Palestinians are seen from afar as they walk along a beach in front of a tent city. Destroyed buildings and a few intact midrise structures are visible in the distance.

The Middle East Looks Toward a Grim 2026

Simmering conflicts require more attention than can be expected from a mercurial U.S. president.

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Elections to Watch in 2026

These are the year’s biggest races, from Bangladesh to Brazil.

An overhead shot shows a crowd of hundreds of people cheering and reaching their arms toward a red bus parked in the middle of the crowd. Rahman stands inside at the front of the bus, visible through the windshield as he lifts his arms and waves. Security personnel in helmets and vests cluster close around the car.
An overhead shot shows a crowd of hundreds of people cheering and reaching their arms toward a red bus parked in the middle of the crowd. Rahman stands inside at the front of the bus, visible through the windshield as he lifts his arms and waves. Security personnel in helmets and vests cluster close around the car.

5 Things to Watch in South Asia Next Year

The region faces some risks after a tumultuous 2025.

A man in a suit holds up a painting of Abiy Ahmed, standing before a crowded stadium.
A man in a suit holds up a painting of Abiy Ahmed, standing before a crowded stadium.

What to Watch in Africa in 2026

From a high-stakes election in Ethiopia to a brewing crisis in South Sudan.

A displaced woman rests after fleeing El Fasher in Tawila, Darfur region, Sudan.
A displaced woman rests after fleeing El Fasher in Tawila, Darfur region, Sudan.

10 Conflicts to Watch in 2026

Major wars, simmering hostilities, and accelerating instability from Washington.

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