2026 midterm elections | Watching America

Mexico: As Trump Heads into November

Patricia Simoni - September 1, 2026. Published in Milenio

Between now and November, we can expect Trump to become more 'Trump' than ever.

Italy: Trump: The Last Week of August …

Chiara Ciccolella - August 21, 2026. Published in Corriere della Sera

If American democracy is wavering under pressure from authoritarian impulses backed by the power of the digital world, the consequences will be felt far beyond Washington.

Austria: The American Public Finally Has More Choice after the Michigan Democratic Primary

Kirsty Low - August 11, 2026. Published in Der Standard

The midterms are the first time in generations that an openly leftist candidate is contesting a Senate seat in a swing state.

Spain: The Bogged Down US Presidency

Juliet Bristow - July 24, 2026. Published in El País

A weaker Trump is no less dangerous, either for the world or for his country.

Egypt: Afghanizing the US-Iran War

Translator - July 19, 2026. Published in almasryalyoum

America is sleepwalking toward a new Afghanistan.

Italy: Resurrecting the Red Scare*

Chiara Ciccolella - July 11, 2026. Published in La Repubblica

Could democratic socialists become the "Blue MAGA"?

South Korea: Mayor Mamdani Fuels Divide between Democratic Party and Jewish Community

Ruthie Yarbrough - July 4, 2026. Published in Dong-A Ilbo

The fierce debate within the party over pro-Israel and anti-Israel positions, sparked by Mamdani, is likely to continue disrupting U.S. politics for the foreseeable future.

Italy: US 2028: Tech Bros vs. Theo Bros*

Chiara Ciccolella - June 13, 2026. Published in Corriere della Sera

Ideals of heroism stand in contrast to the archetype of modern man, portrayed as conformist and spiritless.

Hong Kong: Kwei-Bo Huang: As US Ties with Allies Loosen, China Sees an Opportunity To Improve Relations

Matthew McKay - June 2, 2026. Published in China Review News

[T]he United States had itself rendered that alliance network more fragile.

Germany: His Mess: Trump Can’t Find a Way Out of the Conflict in Iran

Mallory Matsumoto - May 29, 2026. Published in Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

For the narcissist in the White House, others are always to blame.

Germany: The Request Concert of Hormuz

Michael Stehle - May 20, 2026. Published in Die Tageszeitung

Who will hold out longer, Iran under a naval blockade or the world economy without 20% of its oil and gas supply?

Germany: Europe Last

Mallory Matsumoto - May 7, 2026. Published in Die Tageszeitung

'Prematurely reducing America’s forward presence in Europe ... risks undermining deterrence and sending the wrong signal to Vladimir Putin.'

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