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Opinion by Julian Zelizer, CNN (CNN) — We’re on the cusp of the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary, which have gained a not-always-deserved reputation for being game changers in the presidential nomination process. Ever since former Georgia Gov. Jimmy Carter shook up the 1976 nomination process with a strong showing in Iowa that propelled him to victory in New

CNN Opinion by Julian Zelizer, CNN (CNN) — We’re on the cusp of the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary, which have gained a not-always-deserved reputation for being game changers in the presidential nomination process. Ever since former Georgia Gov. Jimmy Carter shook up the 1976 nomination process with a strong showing in Iowa that propelled him to victory in

Opinion by Seán O’Connor (CNN) — Editor’s Note: Seán O’Connor is a professor of law and the faculty director of the Center for Intellectual Property x Innovation Policy at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School. The views expressed in this commentary are their own. View more opinion at CNN. When artificial intelligence firms set their systems

Opinion by Jeremi Suri (CNN) — American universities are the envy of the world, but those who control them do not seem to understand why. Students and scholars from every continent make enormous personal sacrifices to gain admission to US campuses, and in recent years applications to the most prestigious schools have increased dramatically. The top

CNN Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump’s closest and increasingly desperate primary rivals are cranking up the heat of their attacks, accusing him of lying about them, running scared of debates and even of being a bust as president. But with the Iowa caucuses only 12 days away, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump’s closest and increasingly desperate primary rivals are cranking up the heat of their attacks, accusing him of lying about them, running scared of debates and even of being a bust as president. But with the Iowa caucuses only 12 days away, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and

Analysis by Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) – When Xi Jinping named Adm. Dong Jun as China’s defense minister last week, it marked the first time a naval officer has been elevated to that position, and analysts say it gives a clear indication of the Chinese leader’s priorities – Taiwan tops among them. Dong’s experience, both

Opinion by Les Abend (CNN) — Editor’s Note: Les Abend was a Boeing 777 captain for American Airlines, retiring after 34 years with the airline. He is a CNN aviation analyst and senior contributor to Flying magazine. The opinions expressed in this commentary are his own. View more opinion on CNN. The fiery collision between a Japan

Analysis by Elliott Gotkine, CNN Tel Aviv, Israel (CNN) — It’s all in the timing. On New Year’s Day, a little under three months since Hamas’ terrorist attacks, Israel’s Supreme Court issued a historic ruling. In an 8-7 decision, it struck down a controversial amendment to a Basic Law that removed the court’s own power

Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — The presidential election is about to become inextricably entangled with Donald Trump’s criminal turmoil as his crushing calendar of legal obligations collides with the race to the Iowa caucuses in two weeks. The juxtaposition of the courtroom and campaign trail will set the tone for an unprecedented White

Opinion by Dean Obeidallah (CNN) — Editor’s Note: Dean Obeidallah, a former attorney, is the host of SiriusXM radio’s daily program “The Dean Obeidallah Show.” Follow him on Threads. The opinions expressed in this commentary are his own. Read more opinion at CNN. Typically, I don’t blame the audience when things go off script. That’s as true for me

Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — America and the world could look glaringly different by January 1, 2025, depending on the outcome of a momentous crush of conflicts, pivotal global elections and geopolitical forces that will create critical moments in the year ahead. A fateful White House race will again put democracy on the

Opinion by David Mark (CNN) — Editor’s Note: David Mark is a political journalist, author and public speaker. He is the author of “Going Dirty: The Art of Negative Campaigning” and co-author of “Dog Whistles, Walk-Backs, and Washington Handshakes: Decoding the Jargon Slang and Bluster of American Political Speech.” The views expressed in this commentary are his

Analysis by Harry Enten, CNN (CNN) — Republican Donald Trump is in a better position against Democrat Joe Biden now than at any point during the entire 2020 campaign. The former president leads the current president in more than his fair share of polls of registered voters, including in a number of key swing states.

Analysis by Nathan Hodge, CNN (CNN) — As 2023 draws to a close, Russian President Vladimir Putin is all about a vibe: projecting confidence as he sails to inevitable re-election in March. Presidential elections in Russia are perhaps best described a kind of political theater. Putin has no serious rivals; his most prominent opponent, Alexey

Opinion by Ana Diamond (CNN) — In the summer of 2014, as a 19-year-old undergraduate student in London, I travelled to Iran to visit relatives. At the time, I was a citizen of Iran, Finland and the UK. Shortly after my arrival, I was questioned about my involvement in British local politics as a young

Opinion by William J. Barber II (CNN) — On the day after Christmas, I took my 90-year-old mother to see “The Color Purple” in Greenville, North Carolina. The outing was a gift to my mother, who is scheduled to receive North Carolina’s highest prize for public service this coming weekend for helping to integrate public schools in

Analysis by Luke McGee, CNN London (CNN) — If 2023 was the year British politics got stuck in traffic, 2024 should be the year it gets moving again. At some point in the next 12 months, it is expected that the United Kingdom will hold an election some would argue is long overdue. Not constitutionally overdue: Prime Minister Rishi

Opinion by William Wallace (CNN) — Imagine you turn on the news and learn that a man has been killed, tragically, while using a lawnmower. It happens to be the same model that you own and use. In this hypothetical scenario, investigators carefully analyze what happened and conclude that, while the man was partially at

Opinion by Sophia A. Nelson (CNN) — Editor’s Note: Sophia A. Nelson is a journalist and author of the book, “Black Woman Redefined: Dispelling Myths and Discovering Fulfillment in the Age of Michelle Obama.” The views expressed in this commentary are her own. Read more opinion on CNN. I was a senior in high school when “The Color