A long-awaited election in the Democratic Republic of Congo offers hope for the country’s first democratic transition, but a contested result could incite turmoil.

The Giant of Africa’s next president will have to contend with daunting security and economic challenges.

Thailand will go through the motions of free elections in March, but the likely result will be entrenched authoritarian rule and further instability.

President Trump is undermining his peace initiative with North Korea by abruptly raising the cost to South Korea for U.S. security.

February’s presidential election does not inspire confidence in the democratic trajectory of Africa’s most populous country.