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Democrats Win Control of Congress. Here’s How That Could Affect U.S. Foreign Policy.

Council on Foreign Relations • November 4, 2026 • nation

Key Points:

Democrats have secured control of both the House and the Senate, resulting in a divided government with a Republican president for the next two years.
Nine experts from the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) analyze the implications of this political split on U.S. foreign policy.
The experts represent diverse areas including U.S. foreign policy strategy, Middle East, Europe, Southeast Asia, South Asia, artificial intelligence, and defense innovation.
Their insights aim to clarify how legislative-executive dynamics could influence America's international relations and strategic priorities moving forward.