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​US Vice President JD Vance at Emmen Military Air Base, Emmen, Switzerland, on June 22, 2026.
Analysis

Can JD Vance reach the promised land?

Two years ago, Donald Trump picked the then-Ohio senator to be his running mate, putting him in pole position to be the next Republican presidential nominee. Since entering office, though, Vance has stumbled, possibly opening the door to challengers.

​The Guinea-flagged oil tanker MT Bandra, which is under sanctions, at El Palito terminal, near Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, on December 29, 2025.
Analysis

Geopolitical uncertainty? Oil markets no longer care

There have been several geopolitical shocks this year, yet none have stopped oil prices from plunging, showing how oil markets have become more risk tolerant.

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Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2026

Last week, Microsoft released the latest 'Microsoft Digital Defense Report,' highlighting how an increasingly interconnected world is reshaping cyber risk for governments, businesses, and critical infrastructure. The report warns that cyber incidents can create cascading effects across supply chains, public services, and national economies, making resilience a shared responsibility. It underscores the need for stronger collaboration between governments, industry, and international partners to improve information sharing, strengthen defenses, and prepare for emerging threats. As cyber risks continue to evolve, collective preparedness will be essential to safeguarding economic stability, public trust, and national security. Read the full blog here.

Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City on November 9, 2025.
Analysis

Pope vs president: could Leo sway American Catholic voters?

It’s been six months since the Catholic Church elected its first American pope, Leo XIV. Since then, the Chicago-born pontiff has had sharp words for US President Donald Trump.

​Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro reacts after shooting an arrow during a rally on the Day of Indigenous Resistance in Caracas, Venezuela, on October 12, 2025.
What We're Watching

What We’re Watching: Venezuela clamps down on dissidents, Democrats celebrate election successes, Leading economist warns of triple bubble

​Democratic candidate for New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, at a polling site in the Queens borough of New York City, USA, on November 4, 2025.
What We're Watching

What We’re Watching: Some Americans head to the polls, German U-turn on Syrian asylum policy, Russia may have to find new oil buyers

A member of the M23 rebel group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, March 22, 2025.
Hard Numbers

Hard Numbers: Civilian killings in the DRC, Musk scraps plans for third party, Swedish church moves to altar-nate site, & More

​US President Donald J. Trump signs executive orders in the Cabinet Room of the White House on March 25, 2025.
GZERO Explains

GZERO Explains: How Trump’s executive order could impact millions of voters

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday that aims to secure elections by requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote. The order aims to guard against illegal immigrants voting in elections and would require all ballots to be received by Election Day.

Liberal candidate Judge Susan Crawford celebrates with Wisconsin Supreme Court Judge Ann Walsh Bradley at her election night headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin, on April 1, 2025.
What We're Watching

Republicans expand House majority, but Musk’s man suffers in Wisconsin

Republicans expanded their lean House majority after a pair of special elections in Florida, but a conservative candidate lost badly in a Wisconsin judicial race — despite a huge cash injection from Elon Musk.

​National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), the then-nominee for US ambassador to the UN, during a Cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025.
What We're Watching

Chain reaction: Why Trump pulled Stefanik’s UN nomination

An internal GOP poll found a Republican candidate trailing in a special election for a conservative-leaning district in Florida, forcing US President Donald Trump to make a decision aimed at maintaining the Republican Party’s majority in the House.

How Biden’s presidency will be remembered
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How Biden’s presidency will be remembered

As President Biden makes way for Trump in the Oval Office, how will he be remembered? Jon Lieber explains how global crises, inflation, and his China tech policy will shape history's perception of him.