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Jan. 6 may be the ultimate electoral lightning rod
Talking Points Three years later, Biden and Trump bet big on the insurrection's legacy
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Will democracy survive in 2024?
Today's Big Question Elections in America and around the world will tell us 'whether democracy lives or dies'
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What will Taiwan's election mean for its relationship with China?
Today's Big Question The outcome of the vote to choose new Taiwanese president will have major implications for domestic and global politics
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What will happen in 2024? Predictions and events
The Explainer The new year could bring a ceasefire in Gaza, a deal in Ukraine and a manned mission to the Moon as half the world heads to the polls
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Five biggest political shake-ups around the world in 2023
The Explainer Poland rejects populism as Argentina embraces it, Niger coup signals end of French influence in region, Thailand's 'political earthquake' stutters and New Zealanders show Labour the door
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'Most Palestinians want to choose new leaders in a free, fair, and safe vote'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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How AI might influence democracy in 2024
The Explainer Threat from bots and deepfakes stalks key elections around the world next year
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'Supporting Ukraine has come remarkably cheap for Western militaries'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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Congo election: the vote that will shape the future of central Africa
Under the radar Analysts fear Africa's fourth most populous country may be heading for 'sham elections'
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'Haley's "last stand" in Iowa'
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What does the future look like for newly reelected Egyptian strongman el-Sisi?
Today's Big Question With war at his border and an economy on the brink, President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's third term in office could be his most consequential.
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'In 2024, climate will be on the ballot in a way we've rarely seen'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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Where in the world is the Biden campaign?
Talking Point With stakes high and time short, some worry the president's reelection run is not running hard enough
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Is the Voting Rights Act nearly dead?
Today's Big Question An appeals court 'drastically weakens' the landmark law. What happens next is up to the Supreme Court.
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