Society & Demographics
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2028 Democratic Power Rankings: The Field Lining Up to Run for President
A close look at the Democrats already jockeying for the 2028 presidential nomination, from Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom to a restless new wave.
Why Australia Feels Broken: Healthcare, Housing and Education in Decline
How crumbling healthcare, unaffordable housing and a strained education system are eroding Australian confidence in the future, and what policymakers are doing about it.
How Belgium Became Europe's Crossroads of Organized Crime
Inside the cocaine, corruption, and political paralysis turning the heart of the EU into what one judge calls a budding narco-state.
Brazil's Trial of the Century: Bolsonaro, the Coup Charges, and a Nation on Edge
Jair Bolsonaro faces up to 40 years for an alleged coup plot. Inside the charges, the judge he allegedly targeted, and Brazil's fears of fallout.
Is Zack Polanski Britain's Zohran Mamdani? The Green Party's Eco-Populist Gamble
How Zack Polanski took the UK Green Party from the fringe toward the political mainstream, betting on anti-establishment fury to remake British politics.
Chaos Is Iran's New Normal: Inside a Regime Ruling by Fear
After the deadliest crackdown in its 47-year history, Iran's government has restored quiet but not stability. Why the Islamic Republic is in deep trouble.
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Spain's Half-Million Residency Decree: Why Pedro Sánchez Bucked Europe on Immigration
Pedro Sánchez's royal decree grants residency to as many as 800,000 undocumented migrants. The economic case, the political risk, and why it could break his government.