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People pass by a congratulatory billboard showing U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Nov. 7. What Trump’s Win Will Mean for NATO, Ukraine, Israel, and Iran
Foreign policy might have mattered in the election after all—but mainly in Michigan.
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U.S. President Joe Biden (right) meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) in the White House in Washington, D.C., on July 25.U.S. President Joe Biden (right) meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) in the White House in Washington, D.C., on July 25. As a Lame Duck, Biden Could Become Tougher With Israel
Netanyahu’s sacked defense chief had helped smooth tensions with Washington.
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Donald Trump gestures as he sits at a table behind a microphone. At right is another man seated. Behind them is the U.S. flag and a sign that says "Protect Our Food from China." What Trump’s Win Means for U.S. Foreign Policy
He is poised to bring back hallmarks of his first term, from a China trade war to hostility toward multilateralism.
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Kamala Harris is silhouetted against a cloudy sky at sunset as she walks up the steps of a plane. Why She Lost
Despite a platform focused on winning back the working class, Kamala Harris and her party had lost too many of them already.
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Donald Trump wears a button-up suit and tie with an orange construction vest over it. Why Men’s Makeup Matters in Politics
In presidential elections, success can sometimes come down to appearance.
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Supporters of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 22. The ‘Battle of the Sexes’ Election
Trump and Harris have championed opposing visions of womanhood and masculinity.
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The fictitious leaders of the G-7 gather for a dinner at their annual summit in this still from the Rumours movie. Diplomacy That Goes Bump in the Night
A dark comedy explores what happens when the G-7 leaders are literally and figuratively lost in the woods.
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A photo illustration of popcorn flying out of a bucket with an American flag pattern on the outside. What to Watch When You’re Done Watching Polls
From Chile to Iran to New York’s most mortifying mayoral race, here are nine movies about elections to stream now.
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Protesters wave a Palestinian flag as people gather to watch U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speak on the Ellipse, just south of the White House in Washington on Oct. 29. Do U.S. Voters Even Care About Foreign Policy?
The parties seem to be realigning on questions of war and peace, but it’s not clear how consequential the results will be for anxious allies in Europe and Asia.
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A photo collage illustration shows fractured images of political violence in Sri Lanka, Northern Ireland, Brazil, and Ethiopia. At center is a silhouette of the U.S. Capitol with protesters silhouetted in front of it. Why Electoral Violence Starts—and How It Can End
As Americans prepare to vote in a tense presidential contest, these countries show a way out of political polarization.
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U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speak to the press before a private meeting in Washington on Sept. 26. Ukraine Walks a Tightrope on the U.S. Election
Dependent on American support for the war, Kyiv is trying to avoid getting caught in the politics of it all.
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Police officers wearing face masks hold out their arms to bar election challengers from entering a building. Detroit Department of Elections signs hang on the doors of the building. U.S. Officials: Foreign Election Interference Could Get Worse After Nov. 5
A new onslaught from abroad is expected as the votes are counted and certified.
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Donald Trump stands next to Hung Cao and a woman as people seated in a Vietnamese restaurant lift up their mobile phones to take pictures. In Virginia, a Vietnamese American Community Divided
A longshot Republican challenger to Sen. Tim Kaine appeals to fears about communism—and sees mixed results.
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An illustration shows the large face of Vladimir Putin. A red wedge cuts across one of his eyes. Inside the wedge is a walking Donald Trump giving the thumbs up sign. The Enduring Mystery of Trump’s Relationship With Russia
After years of government investigations, we still don’t know if the former president is actually in Putin’s pocket.
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Putin holds a hard hat and talks to Miller who is pointing ahead. They walk past a curved wall with a triangular motif. Russia Can’t Keep Spending Like This for Long
Moscow is depleting its rainy-day savings to plug its war-induced fiscal deficit while preserving social stability.
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