Ukraine’s Westward drift since independence has been countered by the sometimes violent tug of Russia, felt most recently with Putin’s 2022 invasion.

Brazil has long sought a greater role on the world stage, but political upheaval and other enduring challenges have complicated its efforts.

U.S. political conventions offer the parties a place to unite around presidential candidates and a vision for foreign and domestic policy.

A growing number of countries are legalizing same-sex marriage amid a steady advance in rights for LGBTQ+ people, but opposition remains strong in many others.