Elections

After decades as a thorn in the side of politicians, one of South Africa’s most celebrated activists is running for office.

The African National Congress risks losing its majority for the first time since 1994.

South Africa’s controversial former president could end up as the country’s kingmaker—despite being banned from running for office.

An opposition candidate makes the case for letting her name appear on the ballot.

But it won’t change Tehran’s domestic or foreign policy.

As a potential U.S. Treasury secretary, Robert Lighthizer has more than trade policy to revolutionize.

Italy’s far-right prime minister has quickly gone from fringe player to EU power broker.

A long-ruling party sees vulnerability as key to its own security and power.

If she wins Mexico’s presidency, Claudia Sheinbaum’s most daunting political challenge will be persona, not policy.

The continent’s radicals are increasingly attractive far beyond their traditional pool of voters.

How an amnesty deal for Catalan separatists became a political—and personal—headache for the Spanish prime minister.

The right-wing nationalist opposition is making a comeback as voters punish the Social Democrats for scandals and broken EU accession promises.

Past is prologue, to the chagrin of experts, economists, and allies.

Near-simultaneous presidential elections risk putting bilateral relations on a collision course.

An invigorated opposition is ready for a constitutional fight.