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180,000 Americans have died from coronavirus – but the president proclaimed his successful record and attacked Biden as a threat to the US.

The identity of the next US president is yet to be determined, but the foreign policy views of the American public are already clear. In principle, Americans support US engagement in the world but, in practice, they worry other countries take advantage of the United States.

The Sunshine State is a critical battleground for winning the electoral college, and the presidency.

On 7 October, Vice President Mike Pence and California Senator Kamala Harris went head-to-head in the first and only vice presidential debate.

America is polarised and anxious. The next US president will have to build bridges

Examining key issues for the new US administration such as the Iran nuclear deal, Iraq crisis, chaos in Libya and Syria, and Israeli-Palestinian relations.

In this Council of Councils global perspectives roundup, members of five leading think tanks reflect on the impact of the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. The attacks left, leaders and publics in many democracies stunned, reassured, or determined to play a bigger role in preserving democratic order in the world.

With democracy still in retreat, it is time to get smart about fighting back.

A greater emphasis from Britain on its global role over its European role could be a risk, but the Biden administration can help steer a balance.