Geography
The Impact of Divided Government on Foreign Policy Decision-Making
Quick fact
In the United States, many major international agreements, including the Paris Climate Accord and the Iran Nuclear Deal, have been signed by presidents but never ratified as treaties because the Senate was controlled by the opposing party, illustrating how divided government can sideline formal commitments.
Why this is interesting
You might think a country's foreign policy is crafted solely by leaders in response to global events. But what if the real driver is the partisan makeup of its legislature?