Who Is Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf?
A brigadier general and speaker of Parliament, Mr. Ghalibaf, one of the leaders of Iran’s war effort, has emerged as a potential contact point in any peace talks.
Legislatures and Parliaments
In Denmark, It’s All About the Pigs
In Denmark’s election, it was local issues, not Greenland or foreign policy, that counted. That hurt the prime minister, Mette Frederiksen.
Four Takeaways From Denmark’s Election
A desire for change and a fractured political landscape left Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen ahead, but with a tough road to securing a new term.
After Standing Up to Trump Over Greenland, Denmark’s Prime Minister Leads in Election
Mette Frederiksen’s party fell far short of a majority, but analysts say she is still in the best position to form a new government.
As Denmark Goes to the Polls, Here’s What to Know About the Election and Key Issues
President Trump’s threats to take Greenland away from Denmark have lifted Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, who appeared the front-runner as polls opened.
In Denmark’s Election, How Will the Woman Who Took On Trump Fare?
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is the biggest force this country has seen in decades. The crisis in Greenland has energized her, but are voters itching for change?
How Japan’s Leader Sanae Takaichi Found Her Voice in D.C. Decades Ago
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi got her start in politics as an intern for a trailblazing Colorado lawmaker. She returns to Washington this week to meet with President Trump.
Gen Z-Backed Rapper Is on Course to Lead Nepal With Landslide Win
A youth-led uprising brought Nepal’s government down last year. Now, a 35-year-old politician demanding change is set to become prime minister.
After Gen-Z Revolution, Nepal Votes for a Fresh Slate of Leaders
A millennial rapper and former mayor is aiming to lead the country, six months after the old guard was ousted.
Carney Says Canada and Australia Can ‘Set the Agenda’ as World Faces ‘Crises’
The Canadian prime minister is touring the Asia-Pacific to rejuvenate alliances in the wake of the U.S. trade war and President Trump’s calls for Canada’s annexation.