Denise Dresser, a political analyst in Mexico, warns about the threats to democracy in Mexico as Claudia Sheinbaum's win could lead to either democracy or autocracy. They discuss corruption, mishandling of the pandemic, challenges in governance, international relations, and the potential governance style of the new president.

Michael Baranowski, managing director at the German Marshall Fund, discusses the increasing global stakes of the U.S. election amid rising European security concerns. Denise Dresser, a political analyst from Mexico, highlights anxieties over immigration policies affecting U.S.-Mexico relations. Larry Madowo, an international correspondent, provides African perspectives, revealing surprising support for Trump due to shared values. Together, they explore the implications of U.S. political shifts on international alliances, migration, and the decline of American soft power.