The divide between left and right is one of the most fundamental markers in politics. But have you ever stopped to think about why we use those directional terms to describe ideological camps? This terminology traces back to the seating arrangements of French revolutionaries over 200 years ago.
Here’s a look at how the tradition of calling states that usually favor Republicans “red” and Democrats “blue” came about.
Every year, the United States president addresses a joint gathering of the House of Representatives and Senate to provide his or her view on the condition of the country and suggest the direction the nation should take. The State of the Union speech has become a major fixture in U.S. governance.
As top U.S. politicians gather to hear the president’s annual speech, one person is tapped to miss the event. That person would lead the government in the event of a catastrophic attack that takes out everyone else in the chain of presidential succession. Here’s a look at how the practice works.
More states will hold primaries on Tuesday, March 5, than on any other day in this election cycle.
The 2024 U.S. presidential election may look a lot like the 2020 vote, with the two major party nominations likely going to the same men, Joe Biden and Donald Trump. One big difference will be the use of artificial intelligence, which is playing a growing role in American politics.
From counting machines to neural networks, the development of artificial intelligence has paralleled emerging brain science. Writer, Matt Dibble; graphic designer, Kateryna Stepchenko; motion designer, Valeryia Rusak; narrator, Hayde Fitzpatrick.
As the end of December approaches, millions of Americans will make pledges to lose weight, save more money or learn a new language, only for most of these promises to be forgotten in a few months. So, why do we make New Year’s resolutions in the first place?
Established in 1999, the group of 20 – also known as G20 – is an informal gathering between heads of state from 20 of the world’s largest economies. How do these summits work and what can we expect from the upcoming September meeting in India?
Facing surveillance, internment and repression at home, thousands of China's Uyghur population have fled abroad. But even outside of China, many find that they are not safe. VOA examines how the Chinese government extends its reach and pursues political enemies far beyond its borders.
Geopolitics may be the last thing on the minds of audiences lining up for the Barbie movie. But the blockbuster seems to have waded into an international controversy about one of the globe's most heavily contested regions, leading it to be banned in Vietnam and censored in the Philippines.
Russian private military force known as the Wagner Group captured the world’s attention with its open mutiny and march on Moscow, averted at the last minute through a deal brokered by Belarus
Every year, on June 20, we mark World Refugee Day, highlighting the plight of those who are either forced or choose to leave their homes due to conflict, persecution or just to seek a better future. But not all of them are classified as refugees. VOA looks at the distinctions.
Here’s a look at some key facts about the current state of refugees in the world today
How do these outposts operate, what are the concerns, and what’s being done to stop them?
On April 15, Sudan’s capital turned into a battleground. But how did the country get to this point? VOA looks back at the critical years that led to the war between two top generals.
History reveals decades of strained diplomatic ties between the world's two largest economies. VOA looks back at more than 50 years of on-again, off-again relations.
Last week, Mahsa Amini, 22, was arrested in Tehran by Iran's morality police, who enforce laws that require women to wear a hijab, dress modestly and keep makeup to a minimum
The British royal family is wealthy, but where does their money come from? Here, we break it down and explain some of the history.
This week, leaders from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will meet in Uzbekistan to discuss security, politics, economics and regional issues
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