Elections
An Unlikely Savior
Polls suggest deadlock between Netanyahu and Zionist opposition parties ahead of Israel’s election, with neither set to secure enough seats to form a government. Yet opposition leaders have rejected the idea of allying with an Arab party to achieve victory. Mansour Abbas is trying to change their minds.
All Eyes on Michigan
Tuesday’s Democratic primary between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens for the open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan is a microcosm of the struggle for the future of the Democratic Party — the war of position between progressives and centrists that is playing out all over the country.

Inside the Battle To Win New York City’s Growing Hindu Bloc
Ahead of New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary, right-wing Hindu groups attacked Zohran Mamdani, a Muslim of Indian origin, as “anti-Hindu.” Despite their mobilization for his opponent Andrew Cuomo, Mamdani won decisively. Now he faces renewed resistance as rivals court Hindu voters — an increasingly powerful political bloc.

Inside Syria’s First Post-Assad Elections
In a country long accustomed to stage-managed politics, Syria’s first elections after the fall of Bashar al-Assad offered both the trappings of democracy, and a revealing look at a process of improvisation.

The Phantom Far-Right Menace in Germany’s East
Germany’s recent federal election showed a sharp rise in support for the far-right AfD party, which media and political analysts have blamed on voters in the former East Germany. But the data shows a picture that is far more nuanced.

Algerians Are Ho-Hum About Upcoming Election
But now, as Algeria approaches its Sept. 7 presidential election, a widespread indifference permeates the nation’s politics. The outcome seems predetermined, with incumbent President Abdelmadjid Tebboune heavily favored to win. This widespread apathy contrasts sharply with the turbulence surrounding the 2019 presidential election.

Once Popular With Arabs and Muslims, Josh Shapiro Has Alienated Supporters With His Views on Israel-Palestine
Prior to his emergence as a prospective vice presidential candidate, Josh Shapiro had built warm ties with local Arabs and Muslims in Pennsylvania. Those ties have been put to the test by the Gaza war.