Theresa May’s Brexit plan faces a series of devastating defeats, and nations make crucial decisions regarding the UN’s Global Migrant Compact. Sebastian Mallaby sits in for Jim Lindsay. 

The U.S., Canada, and Mexico try to reach a deal on NAFTA, and Vladimir Putin’s fourth presidential inauguration takes place.  

France and South Korea hold pivotal presidential elections and the Arctic Council meets in Alaska.

Austria holds the second round of presidential elections, Istanbul hosts the World Humanitarian Summit, and U.S. President Barack Obama travels to Vietnam.

Muhammadu Buhari is sworn in as Nigeria's next president; Philippine President Benigno Aquino visits Japan and more candidates announce their intentions to run for U.S. president.