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Join our editor-in-chief and senior correspondents for an event broadcast live from New York, exploring the consequences of the year’s major elections—from America to India, France, Venezuela and beyond. More than 70 countries are holding elections this year, representing half the world’s population. What do the results reveal about the state of democracy in 2024? Can far-right parties be countered, as in France? And as America prepares to vote, what could the outcome mean for the world?

As technology transforms warfare, the rules of engagement are being rewritten. How are paramilitaries and non-state actors evolving? Who holds responsibility for paramilitaries and transnational non-state actors? Are sanctions now a weapon of war? Join us on September 5th at 4pm BST / 11am EDT/ 8am PDT to explore these critical topics and more.

Join our journalists live from Milwaukee at the Republican National Convention, where they will discuss Donald Trump’s campaign, the aftermath of the assassination attempt against him, and how the GOP seeks to capitalise on uncertainty in the Democratic Party. What does the election mean for issues like abortion, the economy and the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East?

Join our editors to hear them discuss the historic election result. What will the new Labour government do in power? How may the Conservative Party respond? And what does the success of the right-wing party, Reform UK, mean for the future of British politics?

Will reproductive rights be a factor in who wins the White House? The controversial issue is a referendum item on many state ballots, ensuring that it's on the minds of voters. Might pro-choice Republicans shift to the Democrats? Join our journalists to discuss the impact on the election—and the future of reproductive rights in the country.

As Russian forces continue their offensive in Donbas and Kharkiv, Ukraine is striking back in Crimea and deep inside Russia. Can Ukraine regain the initiative on the ground? Join our editors for an in-depth look at the situation on the battlefield, and the diplomacy around the world.

In the space of half a year, the Middle East has gone from a region brimming with new opportunities to one fraught with new dangers. Our editors consider the latest developments in Israel and its neighbours in this live event. They will discuss the conflict in Gaza, the political situation inside Iran, and diplomatic efforts across the Middle East to ease tensions and manage the uncertainty. Sign up to our new subscriber-only newsletter Middle East Dispatch to access our coverage of this complex and consequential part of the world in one place.

As the largest democracy goes to the polls, what does it mean for the country and the world? How might prime minister Narendra Modi govern in a third term? Can the economy maintain momentum? Join our editors to discuss the historic election, its controversial characters and India’s future.

The world's financial system, long centred on America, is more globalised than ever. Yet it is now in danger of fragmenting along geopolitical lines. Join Joshua Roberts, the author of a new special report, for a look at how the international financial geography is changing, and its risks and opportunities for rich and poor countries.

Will a failed drone attack on Israel by Iran, and possible retaliation, spark a wider conflict in the Middle East? How can America’s call for restraint be effective? As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens, what role should Western and Arab leaders play? Our editors discuss the latest developments and the prospects for reducing tensions. Sign up to our new subscriber-only newsletter Middle East Dispatch to access our coverage of this complex and consequential part of the world in one place.