India’s Hindu Right Has a New Hero: A 17th-Century Warrior King
Statues of Shivaji are rising everywhere. The founder of the Maratha empire who fought against the Mughal dynasty is now a symbol for nationalists remaking the country.
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Colombia’s Elections Are a Crucial Test for the Left in Latin America
Colombia’s leftist candidate for president leads in polls, but his main rival — a far-right outsider who calls himself “The Tiger” — has gained momentum.
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Hadi, Abdu Rabbu Mansour
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Right-Wing Extremism and Alt-Right
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United States International Relations
After New Push by the Bolsonaros, U.S. Labels Brazilian Gangs as Terrorist Groups
Following through on threats, the Trump administration has designated Brazil’s two largest drug gangs as terrorist groups.
United States Politics and Government
Iran, Gas Prices, the Ballroom: Trump Professes Indifference Over Fallout
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Social Media
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Whitmer, Gretchen
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Budgets and Budgeting
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Politics and Government
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