Viewfinder: A General Election in Japan
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party's newly elected lower house parliament member Takeaki Matsumoto celebrates his victory with supporters on October 22nd, 2017, in Himeji, Japan.
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Protecting Adolescent Drug Users From Long-Term Damage
Using drugs at a young age can permanently modify your brain chemistry, but researchers are working to change that.
The Catalan Independence Referendum Leaves the E.U. With Few Options
Bad timing, political limitations, and a lack of effective legal recourse are keeping the European Union out of the fight over Catalonian separatism.
Facebook’s Political Ad Problem Spreads to Europe
German officials are asking questions after illegal and inflammatory political ads appeared on the platform during the country's recent elections.
Devastating Mogadishu Bombing Could Cause Significant Political Aftershocks
The attack on the Somali capital could further destabilize an already tenuous governmental situation in the East African nation.
Colombia’s Road to Peace Remains Littered With Uncertainty
After a major court decision protecting a peace agreement between rebel groups and the government, the future looks promising for Colombia, but the process is still far from over.
What the E.U. Represents in an Era of Rising Euroskepticism
The European Union has failed to endorse the results of the referenda in both Spanish Catalonia and Iraqi Kurdistan, which is striking given that referenda are supposedly democratic expressions of popular will.
Viewfinder: A Legislative Election in Austria
Sebastian Kurzm Austrian foreign minister and leader of the conservative Austrian People's Party, speaks to supporters after Austrian parliamentary elections on October 15th, 2017.
House Democrats Want to Force Trump Appointees to Disclose Industry Ties
A group of Democrats has crafted legislation intended to bring conflicts of interest from industry regulators under public scrutiny.
As Brexit Nears Completion, Ireland Looks to Expand Its Global Influence
The small nation has big plans to take on a new role within Europe and soften the blow of Britain's defection from the E.U.