Politics

The Bharatiya Janata Party's multiple defeats could bode ill for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious reform plans after nationwide elections in April 2019.

Disenchantment with President Emmanuel Macron's reforms has grown into a movement that threatens to weaken the French government's ability to shape domestic and EU policy while strengthening extremist forces.

Ties between the Balkan neighbors have been tense for years, but they have managed a semblance of coexistence for the past decade. That's now in danger as Pristina floats plans for a national army.

Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's new moral constitution reportedly won't be legally binding, but that won't keep it from having policy implications.

President Muhammadu Buhari may lose his seat to challenger Atiku Abubakar, but the problems of militancy and corruption that shaped his policies are here to stay.

A behind-the-scenes border deal between Chechnya and Ingushetia has ignited popular anger, giving the Kremlin plenty to worry about.

The winner of the country's Oct. 28 presidential runoff will make countering corruption a central part of his administration, though he likely will find himself settling for modest results.

In the second year of President Donald Trump's term, his administration has seen some success on immigration and trade, but California and several other states continue to throw up legal roadblocks.

As a sputtering economy and perceptions of corruption take their toll on the public's patience, the leadership of the country's powerful security forces is undergoing a significant shake-up.