Elections – War Watch

Demonstrations, Protests and Riots | Elections | Human Rights and Human Rights Violations | International Relations | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Pahlavi, Mohammed Reza | Pahlavi, Reza (1960- ) | Politics and Government | Trump, Donald J | United States | United States International Relations

Reza Pahlavi, Son of Deposed Shah of Iran, Seeks Center Stage Amid Protests
ByAaron Boxerman January 13, 2026January 15, 2026

Reza Pahlavi, living in exile in the United States, has long marketed himself as a future leader of Iran. His father’s repressive legacy casts a long shadow.

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Asaib Ahl al-Haq | Elections | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Iraq | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Legislatures and Parliaments | Politics and Government | Sudani, Mohammed Shia al- | Trump, Donald J | United States International Relations

Iraq’s Prime Minister Leads in Elections but May Struggle to Form a Government
ByErika Solomon and Falih Hassan November 12, 2025November 12, 2025

Mohammed al-Sudani pitches himself as someone who can keep Iranian influence in check, but his vote share may not be big enough to ensure a clear political victory.

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Elections | Erdogan, Recep Tayyip | Imamoglu, Ekrem | internal-open-access-from-nl | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Istanbul (Turkey) | Political Prisoners | Politics and Government | Republican People's Party (Turkey) | Turkey

Turkey Seeks Jail Sentence of Over 2,000 Years for Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu
BySafak Timur and Ben Hubbard November 11, 2025

Prosecutors accused Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul, of leading a criminal organization. The opposition called the case politically motivated.

Read More Turkey Seeks Jail Sentence of Over 2,000 Years for Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu
Elections | Erdogan, Recep Tayyip | Imamoglu, Ekrem | internal-open-access-from-nl | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Istanbul (Turkey) | Political Prisoners | Politics and Government | Republican People's Party (Turkey) | Turkey

Turkey Seeks Jail Sentence of Over 2,000 Years for Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu
BySafak Timur and Ben Hubbard November 11, 2025

Prosecutors accused Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul, of leading a criminal organization. The opposition called the case politically motivated.

Read More Turkey Seeks Jail Sentence of Over 2,000 Years for Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu
Corruption (Institutional) | Elections | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Iraq | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Legislatures and Parliaments | Minorities | Sadr, Moktada Al- | Shiite Muslims | Sudani, Mohammed Shia al- | Trump, Donald J

Iraqis Are Voting for a New Parliament. Here’s What to Know.
ByErika Solomon and Falih Hassan November 11, 2025

Iraq is caught in the conflict between Washington and Tehran, with the Trump administration insisting that the next government disarm powerful Iran-backed militias.

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Corruption (Institutional) | Elections | internal-open-access-from-nl | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Iraq | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Legislatures and Parliaments | Minorities | Sadr, Moktada Al- | Shiite Muslims | Sudani, Mohammed Shia al- | Trump, Donald J

Iraqis Are Voting for a New Parliament. Here’s What to Know.
ByErika Solomon and Falih Hassan November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

Iraq is caught in a power struggle between Washington and Tehran, with the Trump administration insisting that the next government disarm powerful Iran-backed militias.

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Baghdad (Iraq) | Elections | International Relations | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Iraq | Iraq War (2003-11) | Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Kataib Hezbollah | Legislatures and Parliaments | Politics and Government | Popular Mobilization Forces (Iraq) | Savaya, Mark (1985- ) | Sudani, Mohammed Shia al- | Trump, Donald J | United States International Relations

As Iraqis Vote for a Parliament, U.S. Presses to Rid Country of Iran’s Influence
ByErika Solomon November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

After a U.S. occupation, years of sectarian violence and a jihadist insurgency, Iraq has become an improbable haven of calm in the Middle East.

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Ben-Gvir, Itamar | Elections | Gaza Strip | Hamas | internal-open-access-from-nl | International Relations | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel-Gaza War (2023- ) | Israel–Iran War | Kidnapping and Hostages | Netanyahu, Benjamin | Peace Process | Politics and Government | Smotrich, Bezalel (1980- ) | United States International Relations

Netanyahu’s Political Fortunes May Be Transformed by Gaza Deal
ByDavid M. Halbfinger October 9, 2025October 10, 2025

The Israeli prime minister appeared backed into a corner in Gaza diplomacy. But this deal could greatly increase his room for maneuver, analysts said.

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al-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- ) | Assad, Bashar al- | Elections | internal-open-access-from-nl | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Legislatures and Parliaments | Minorities | Politics and Government | Syria | War and Armed Conflicts

Syria Chooses a Parliament of Revolutionaries
ByCarlotta Gall October 6, 2025

In the first elections since the Assad regime was ousted, there was no popular vote and women and minorities won few seats. Still, many Syrians saw it as progress toward ending authoritarian rule.

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al-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- ) | Assad, Bashar al- | Elections | internal-open-access-from-nl | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Legislatures and Parliaments | Minorities | Politics and Government | Syria | War and Armed Conflicts

Syria Chooses a Parliament of Revolutionaries
ByCarlotta Gall October 6, 2025

In the first elections since the Assad regime was ousted, there was no popular vote and women and minorities won few seats. Still, many Syrians saw it as progress toward ending authoritarian rule.

Read More Syria Chooses a Parliament of Revolutionaries