Elections throughout the world in 2012 brought several countries to a crossroads as they struggled with the eurozone debt crisis, the formation of post-Arab Spring governments, and recovery from economic malaise. This timeline revisits twelve of the year's most pivotal elections.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez took office in 1999 on a populist platform. But three terms into his "socialist revolution," critics say the country increasingly resembles an authoritarian state. This interactive timeline offers a visual account of Chavez's rise to power and the impact of his presidency.

An interactive slideshow detailing events since the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003.

An in-depth, multimedia look at the causes and consequences of the global economic crisis that seeks to unravel the questions surrounding the downturn and shed light on its policy implications, drawing on insights from leading thinkers on economics and international affairs.

An interactive multimedia feature that maps out and evaluates multilateral efforts to address some of the most difficult international issues.

This CFR Interactive looks at the history of U.S. oil dependence and foreign policy, from the days of the first market, to the crisis of 1970s, to the struggle to balance energy security with environmental concerns.

An interactive map of the Horn of Africa.

After decades of decline, nuclear power is increasingly presented as a low-carbon way to meet growing electricity demands. Global construction of new reactors is on the rise, but there still exists an array of obstacles to expansion. This interactive guide explores the past, present, and future of nuclear power, focusing on its unique benefits and risks.

This timeline examines the events that precipitated the U.S. war in Afghanistan as well as the history of the war.

This three-part timeline looks at the history of U.S.-Mexico relations from Mexican independence to present.

A three-part timeline that examines the 2007 global financial crisis, the history of financial regulation and deregulation, and the evolution of modern economic thought.

An in-depth, multimedia look at climate change, its global impact, and efforts to combat it.

An in-depth, multimedia look at the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its geopolitical repercussions.

An interactive map examining conflict zones on the African continent.

CFR.org's Emmy Award-winning multimedia exploration of the crisis in Darfur and its policy implications.

An interactive, multimedia guide to the dispute between North and South Korea.