Politics

Ukrainians watch closely as the US votes for a new president

November 4, 2024Ukraine

As Americans head to the polls to choose a new president, Ukrainians are keeping a close eye on the result and how it will affect foreign policy and assistance for Ukraine.

Facing an escalating threat from China, Taiwan could head into a constitutional crisis

October 31, 2024Politics

Bougainville: The world’s next new country?

October 30, 2024Business, Economics and Jobs

‘Like living in a parallel universe’: Some fear the contested election in Georgia could lead to a political crisis

October 28, 2024Elections

Chileans grapple with legacy of 2019 protests 5 years later

October 23, 2024Protest

US presidential election sees ramped-up rhetoric on border and immigration

October 17, 2024Elections

Ahead of November’s vote, US presidential candidates are making their last attempts to sell their plans on tackling immigration.

What’s left for the opposition after the likely president-elect fled the country

September 13, 2024Leaders

The widely recognized winner of Venezuela’s July 28 presidential election, Edmundo González, was forced to flee into exile, and is now seeking asylum in Spain. Experts say his decision to leave makes it even more challenging for the opposition to reverse President Nicolás Maduro’s fraudulent victory.

The rise of an Armenian church opposition leader

September 6, 2024Global Politics

Despite their fraught relationship, Armenia and Azerbaijan are engaged in peace talks. In Armenia, though, many people are not happy with how things are going. In the capital Yerevan, a clergyman has become the face of the Armenian opposition.

A rise in water-related conflicts around the world

August 27, 2024Conflict & Justice

The past couple of years have seen a major uptick in water-related conflicts globally. Peter Gleick of the Pacific Institute is attending World Water Week in Stockholm and speaks with The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler about the role water plays in global conflict.

Nearly half of Venezuelans are considering leaving the country in the coming months, poll says

August 22, 2024Migration

The possibility of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro retaining power is motivating many Venezuelans to leave, according to a recent survey. But a new stream of Venezuelan migration could have serious consequences for Latin America, the US-Mexico border, and even the US presidential race.