In Saturday’s vote, President Julius Maada Bio is seeking a second five-year term to pursue an ambitious if unfulfilled education initiative, while the country is facing a crippling economic crisis.
Tag: Elections
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Modi’s Visits Abroad Help to Build His Image in India
For an audience in India, the prime minister is linking his diplomatic reception abroad, and himself, to the country’s growing importance on the world stage.
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Guatemala Votes for President, but Candidates Are Excluded
Guatemala’s first round of elections on Sunday is as much about who’s not on the ballot as who is, after courts barred leading candidates from running.
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The Politics of Class
We’re covering the class inversion in American politics, severe weather in Texas and the Indian prime minister’s visit to the U.S.
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The United States and India Can Be Better Partners
How the U.S. manages its relationships with “elected autocracies” is one of its most important strategic questions.