Review – Meddling in the Ballot Box
This timely and important book presents a well-supported and persuasive account of how geopolitical interests are advanced via electoral intervention.
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The Response to Crime
Republican lawmakers are putting limits on progressive prosecutors.
The Power and Limits of Abortion Politics
What should we make of the role that abortion played in both the Chicago and Wisconsin elections this week?
Politics Complicates Chinese Reaction to U.S. Visit by Taiwan’s President
For Beijing, showing displeasure too openly carries risks, particularly of harming the chances for its preferred party in Taiwan’s coming presidential election.
Sanna Marin’s Party Finishes Third in Finland’s Election
The prime minister and her Social Democratic Party conceded the parliamentary election as Peter Orpo and the National Coalition Party celebrated victory.
Milo Djukanovic Is Defeated in Montenegro’s Presidential Election
The incumbent, Milo Djukanovic, conceded to Jakov Milatovic, who had campaigned on pledges to root out corruption and organized crime.
Sanna Marin’s Party Loses in Finland Election
Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s party was outpolled by a rival that stressed economic concerns. Petteri Orpo of the National Coalition Party may now come to power, but coalition talks will be daunting.
Maggie Haberman on Donald Trump
We talk with a Trump reporter to prepare you for the week when he will likely be arrested.
Green Savior or Deadly Menace? Paris Votes on E-Scooter Ban
For five years, the French capital has permitted the renting of electric scooters, which have proven both popular and perilous. On Sunday, voters will decide whether to end the experiment.
Sanna Marin, Finland’s Political Rock Star, Could Be Slipping
Parliamentary elections on Sunday are extremely tight among three biggest parties, with the prime minister’s Social Democrats in a tough fight to lead the next government.