Iran: A thriving modern society before 1979 revolution [photo essay]
These photographs show how Iran was a thriving modern society before the 1979 revolution. They also attest to Iran's potential to become one again.
President Trump on U.S. resolve against Iran [infographic]
In remarks from the White House, President Trump emphasized the importance of America's role in peace and stability in the Middle East.
Venezuela’s National Assembly re-elects Juan Guaidó as leader
Former President Nicolás Maduro tried to block an election in Venezuela's National Assembly, the country's one remaining democratic body.
Why Guaidó’s role in Venezuela’s National Assembly matters
When Venezuela's National Assembly recognized Juan Guaidó as interim president, it was asserting the rule of law over Nicolás Maduro's corruption.
Pompeo’s 2019 travel [photo gallery]
As U.S. secretary of state, Mike Pompeo is always on the go. Join us as we retrace his steps in some of the countries on his 2019 itinerary.
Maduro election tactics: Threaten, exile, detain, bribe
As the former regime continues to extort, imprison and physically threaten members of Venezuela's National Assembly, the country's democracy disintegrates.
Why is China so afraid of a free press?
According to a new global survey, more journalists are imprisoned in China than in any other country, as the result of Chinese Communist Party actions.
Beijing’s attempted censorship in Europe
Beijing uses economic and political power to try to threaten European countries and institutions into censoring events and conversations it doesn't like.
In photos: Protesters around the world demand their rights
See photographs of protests from Venezuela, Iran and Iraq as citizens around the world demand their rights and fundamental freedoms.