List of Elections articles
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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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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks to the media at a press conference during a European Council session on Oct. 17. What the U.S. Election Means for Ukraine and the Middle East
The result will have profound consequences for the major crises roiling the world
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Then-U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 15, 2020. Netanyahu Favors Trump, but He Could Come to Regret It
A second Trump administration might have less sympathy for Israel.
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Kamala Harris raises her eyebrows and reaches out to shake hands with Donald Trump behind his lecturn on a debate stage. IR Experts See Glaring Differences Between Harris and Trump
Scholars don’t trust the Republican nominee when it comes to managing U.S. foreign policy.
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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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Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump attend a welcoming ceremony in Beijing on Nov. 9, 2017. Markets Are Underpricing the Possibility of a U.S.-China Economic War
A Trump victory could cause relations to rapidly spiral downward.
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Elon Musk jumps on stage as he joins Donald Trump during a campaign rally at site of his first assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 5. What Would Elon Musk’s Tesla Gain—and Lose—From a Trump Presidency?
Higher tariffs and fewer federal incentives could slow market growth for the electric-vehicle manufacturer.
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People walk beneath a tunnel through a building on an elevated walkway. On the side of the building is a large screen showing a news screen with a photo of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Japan’s Chaotic Politics May Shake East Asia’s Stability
Hard losses for the long-dominant LDP make Tokyo’s plans uncertain.
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Crowds at a rally hold up signs for the "Stop the Steal" movement. Another ‘Stop the Steal’ Could Weaken America Abroad
Losing the election won’t stop Donald Trump from undercutting U.S. foreign policy.
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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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Trump stands beside a crowd of people, facing the camera. So, Is Trump Really a Fascist?
Yes, but the more important question is whether that even matters to the electorate.
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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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Robert Caro addresses an audience at the Strand Bookstore in New York on March 29, 2013. The 50-Year-Old Book That Explains Everything About U.S. Politics—Including This Election
Robert Caro’s “The Power Broker” poses the fundamental question: Who can voters trust to hold power?
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Georgian opposition supporters hold signs and protest the results of the parliamentary elections in central Tbilisi on Oct. 28. The U.S. Should Not Recognize Georgia’s Illegitimate Elections
Washington and its allies must stand with the Georgian people.
