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Machado returns to Venezuela – but when will democracy?
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Machado returns to Venezuela – but when will democracy?

Ian Bremmer analyzes what the return of Venezuela's opposition leader will mean for its democracy.

What recent elections say about voter frustration
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What recent elections say about voter frustration

In this ‘ask ian,’ Ian Bremmer says recent elections around the world point to a common trend: voters are increasingly unhappy with their governments as inflation, security concerns and economic pressures shape political outcomes.

US oil companies fill their coffers
Hard Numbers

US oil companies fill their coffers

While the average American household has spent $1,100 more on gas and diesel since the start of the Iran war, oil companies have been profiting from higher fuel prices.

Brazil’s left-wing president wins historic fourth term
Quick Take

Brazil’s left-wing president wins historic fourth term

In this Quick Take, Ian Bremmer breaks down Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s historic re-election victory and what it means for the country’s political future and democracy.

Lula comes back, again
Graphic Truth

Lula comes back, again

Brazil’s leftwing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil staged an astonishing comeback on Sunday to win a record fourth term, breaking a string of recent right-wing victories in Latin America.

2026 Midterms and the battle for Congress, with Amy Walter and Liam Donovan
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2026 Midterms and the battle for Congress, with Amy Walter and Liam Donovan

With the midterms just weeks away, Democrats are eyeing control of Congress as Republicans struggle with the political fallout from the Iran war, rising prices, and Trump's unpopularity. Amy Walter and Liam Donovan join Ian Bremmer to break down what could happen in November and what it means for the future of both parties.

Brazil's election signals a rightward shift across Latin America
Quick Take

Brazil's election signals a rightward shift across Latin America

In this Quick Take, Ian Bremmer breaks down Brazil's first-round election results and what they mean for the country's runoff.

Brazil's razor-close presidential race
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Brazil's razor-close presidential race

In this ‘ask ian,’ Ian Bremmer breaks down Brazil's presidential election, a race too close to call heading into Sunday's vote.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a toast-raising event hosted by his Likud party, in Tel Aviv, Israel.
What We're Watching

Netanyahu takes the mic at the UN, Venezuela’s prez pledges to hold elections, Rogue AI agent hacks Australian public health site

Netanyahu is likely to use his UN address in part to make a campaign pitch to Israeli voters ahead of the October elections in which he’ll push back on criticism of Israel.

Germany’s political center suffers historic blow, Turkey weighs coming to Saudi Arabia’s aid, Major TV networks support outlets banned from White House
What We're Watching

Germany’s political center suffers historic blow, Turkey weighs coming to Saudi Arabia’s aid, Major TV networks support outlets banned from White House

Two weeks ago, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was “shocked” when his conservative CDU party got creamed by the hard right AfD in local elections in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. That was just the start.

A woman walks past a billboard, displaying portraits of Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin and Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Pyotr Tolstoy and promoting the United Russia party ahead of the upcoming parliamentary election, near the Moscow International Business Centre in Moscow, Russia.
Analysis

Russian elections: why though?

It’s a fair question to ask as Russia goes to the polls this weekend for nationwide local and parliamentary votes in which the outcome is certain.