Just weeks before the 2024 election, the Justice Department’s National Security Division warned that the US may face a “multi-pronged” threat from Russia, Iran, and China.

Kamala Harris had 107 days to create and run a presidential campaign, becoming the second woman — and the first South Asian and Black woman — to be a major party’s presidential nominee, following her past election as the first female, South Asian, and Black US vice president in 2020.

European security has long depended on the United States, including its role in NATO, commitment to defense spending, and conflict involvement. In recent U.S. presidential elections, the prospect of a new administration has raised questions about potential shifts in defense strategies and budget priorities. This election features former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, each representing contrasting approaches to defense and NATO contributions.

On Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, the UN General Assembly called on the US to end its economic embargo on Cuba for the 32nd year. The 193-member General Assembly voted 187-2 in favor of ending the embargo, with only Israel and the US opposing the resolution and one nation abstaining. Former President John F. Kennedy initially implemented the embargo in February 1962 in response to actions by the Cuban government.

At a Trump rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Oct. 27, a speaker's racially insensitive joke about Puerto Rico made national headlines and sparked backlash. The twist? The speaker was not Trump.

Donald Trump’s return to power in the 2024 elections signals a dramatic turning point, not just for the U.S., but for the Post-Cold War global order. As disillusionment with Western liberalism and the status quo grows, both domestically and internationally, authoritarian movements are gaining momentum worldwide. If the West doesn’t adapt and deliver real progress, it risks being overtaken by a new era of populism and autocracy.