The United States launched a trade war against Canada, their closest ally and partner. … At the same time, they’re talking about working positively with Russia (and) appeasing Vladimir Putin,

Significant gaps in our understanding of influence campaigns' scale and impact are hindering the ability to develop effective responses.

THE MOST INTERESTING MAN IN THE WHITE HOUSE — Speculation has already begun within the Trump administration about who could permanently replace Mike Waltz, the national security adviser whom Trump ousted from his current role before nominating him as his new UN ambassador.

Friedrich Merz now heads the German government. He has vowed to make foreign policy a top priority, visiting France and Poland on his first day in office.During his election campaign, Friedrich Merz complained frequently that Germany's closest foreign policy partnership-- with France-- had been neglected under the government of his predecessor,

Albania goes to the polls on Sunday, May 11, to elect a new parliament. Prime Minister Edi Rama is seeking an historic fourth consecutive term. The election will also be a key test for the country's EU integration.

Who's voting, what issues are driving voters on the ground—and how each country is handling a more protectionist, more volatile U.S.

Foreign donors can exploit a legal loophole to donate to promoting or opposing ballot initiatives. Several groups are fighting to change that.

President Donald Trump slammed Pierre Poilievre, the leader of Canada’s Conservative Party, after its election losses, saying, “It was the one that hated Trump, I think, the least that won.”

The 52-year-old mayor of the town of Campulung, in central Romania, Lasconi was the runner-up in the presidential election that was cancelled in December over accusations of Russian meddling in favour of the far-right frontrunner Calin Georgescu.

Singapore votes May 3 — foreign investors should watch how the outcome may shape trade, policy tone, and confidence.