- Teaching Fellow in US politics and international security, University of Portsmouth
US academic Dafyyd Townley watched the debate and gives his rundown of key moments.
Discussions about introducing conscription are happening around the world.
Donald Trump’s consistent attacks on the US justice system may have done significant damage.
Biden outlined a plan to build a temporary port to deliver aid to Gaza, and called on Israel to protect innocent victims in Gaza.
Destroying satellites in space can lead to cascades that are hard to predict.
There’s no guarantee that the bill will even make it onto the floor of the US House of Representatives.
Donald Trump’s foreign policy plans include forcing an end to the Ukraine war and moving thousands of troops to the Mexican border.
Around 50% of those under 30 supported Biden’s policy on Israel, a higher number than other age groups.
Will the son choose to build bridges with Trump that his father burned?
US president Joe Biden is facing difficult talks with China’s president, but needs a good result to give him a bump in the polls.
US president Joe Biden is getting flak from both Democrats and Republicans over his border deal with Mexico aimed at reducing immigration.
Florida’s image as a safe sun and theme park destination may be threatened by recent political divisions and gun crime.
Intelligence agencies have been used AI for decades to help target terrorists.
If elected, Biden would be the oldest person to occupy the White House. But he’s by far the most popular candidate the Democrats have.
The US constitution would not restrict Donald Trump from running for president, even if he is in the middle of a court case, or was convicted.
US president Joe Biden is under pressure to drop his vice president from the ticket in 2024, but a couple of things are holding him back.
Joe Biden’s appeal to suburban and older voters will make him difficult to beat, some experts argue.
Biden’s speech highlighted his administration’s achievements and urged Congress to ‘finish the job’.
The controversial Republican seems to be hanging on to his seat in the House, for now.
Joe Biden’s move away from Trump’s isolationist policy has won some support from the public, and Congress.
Gen Z and millennial voters will account for nearly 40% of votes at the 2024 election, reports suggest.
Laws making it more difficult to vote are being introduced around the democratic world, an expert says.
Election of moderate rather than Trump Republicans makes a change in Ukraine policy less likely.
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