What Russia, China, Iran and North Korea Saw in America's Elections

Democracy was on display during the 2026 midterm elections in the U.S. Over 124 million ballots were cast across the country, with considerable foreign interest.This was democracy in action. A testament to the power of the people; engaging in governance through free and fair elections and ensuring that all public officials are answerable to the electorate.A few authoritarian countries – where a peaceful electoral transition of power is nearly impossible -- followed these elections, providing the

Source: The Cipher Brief