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The idea that the Swift-Kelce romance is some sort of deep-state plot is perhaps gaining traction in far-right circles because it lines up with the political right’s broader agenda and beliefs.
Democrats now have an issue to mobilise voters. For Republicans, however, it’s more complicated.
History tells us that US presidents tend to be cautious about foreign policy in an election year – especially in the Middle East.
Facing a parliamentary election in March, the Islamic Republic is trying to distract attention away from its economic woes with a show of strength.
The US maintains a two-state solution is still possible, but Israel’s leader – and a majority of its people – disagree.
If Biden decided not to stand again, another Democratic candidate could still be selected until the party’s convention.
A selection of analysis from our coverage of the war in Gaza over the past fortnight.
Trump’s fans think that his unpredictability was an asset in terms of his foreign policy. It wasn’t.
Trump stormed to victory in New Hampshire’s Republican primary – but his biggest challenge will be winning over independent voters.
The US and UK strikes on the Houthis will have limited impact on the group’s Red Sea attacks – and could cause Middle East tensions to spiral out of control.
Cuba’s economy – saddled by US sanctions and ill-timed reforms – is in dire straits.
In the wake of US attacks against Houthi militants in Yemen, a scholar of presidential power to use the military examines the history and present of the laws around US military action.
Deepfake technology is widely available, and a pivotal election year lies ahead. The fake Biden robocall is likely to be just the latest of a series of AI-enhanced disinformation campaigns.
Two states that are not representative of the US, particularly in terms of race, have outsize influence in the presidential campaign.
A selection of our coverage of the war in Ukraine over the past fortnight.
The next world war might take everyone by surprise.
Donald Trump may be the GOP’s frontrunner, but there’s a good reason why President Biden wants to face him in November’s presidential election.
The Iowa caucuses have long been an oddity in modern-day politics but remain a place where GOP candidates can test their presidential aspirations.
Despite what January polls suggest, in a Donald Trump vs. Joe Biden rematch in November, a result similar to 2020 would be probable: a big Biden vote lead and tight state-by-state battles.
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Tony Walker is a Friend of The Conversation.
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